Prostate PIL
                     Team-based approach.
Patient-based 
treatment.
P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Khar 
presents
The
Prostate Cancer 
 Clinic
Thursdays: 2 pm -  4 pm
Size: A5 -  
PIL
What is Prostate? What are the various diagnosis 
Prostate is a walnut-shaped gland found only in males. It is located below the methods?
bladder and in  front of the rectum. The Prostate is a reproductive organ that 
produces seminal fluid that helps  nourish and transport sperm.
What is Prostate 
Examination Blood Test Multi parametric MRI 
Cancer? Abnormal growth of Prostate Cells, Digital Rectal PSA (Prostate Specific  of Prostateleads  to Prostate Cancer. Prostate Examination Antigen)  PHI (Prostate 
Cancer is one  of most common Health Index)
Normal Prostate Prostate 
Cancer types of cancer. When  Prostate 
Cancer is detected early, the  
Urine Urine
Bladder treatment can be highly successful.
Prostate Biospy PSMA PET CT Scan Genetic Testing 
2 to 16 core; For staging the  For BrCa 1 & 2 
Trans Rectal Ultrasound disease;  after the and  other 
Urethr Urethr
a a Guided  (TRUS) biopsy biopsy, confirms cancer genes
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Cancer What is the treatment?
What factors increase your risk of The treatment of Prostate Cancer varies as per the stage of cancer.
Prostate Cancer? Localised Prostate Cancer:
•Family history: If a blood relative such as a parent, sibling or child is a • Active Surveillance   •  Radiation Therapy
• Surgery -  Radical Prostatectomy (usually done Robotic)
prostate cancer  patient • Old age • Afro-American race • Inherited genes 
• Less clear evidence: Dairy  products, Obesity, Smoking Locally Advanced Cancer Prostate:
• Multimodality Therapy   •  Hormone Therapy
• Radiation Therapy   •  Surgery
What are the causes of Prostate Cancer?
Metastatic Prostate Cancer:
The exact cause is not known. Prostate Cancer begins when there are DNA changes • Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT): To achieve 
in the  Prostate Cell due to the imbalance between Oncogenes (promotes cancer) castration
and Tumor suppressor  genes (against cancer). DNA-related changes can be • Medical Castration
hereditary or acquired. • Surgical Castration (Bilateral Scrotal Orchidectomy)
What are the preventive methods? Comprehensive treatment.
There is no specific preventive method but what you can to do to reduce the risk Personalized care.
of Prostate  Cancer is to ensure your body weight is in control. Develop healthy 
lifestyle habits such as a good  diet (coloured fruits and vegetables), and regular The
exercise. Avoid too many dairy products, red &  processed meats, and sweetened 
beverages. Include Soya (Soy Proteins) in your diet as it lowers  the risk of Prostate 
developing Prostate Cancer. Cancer  Clinic
Who should get screened? P. D. Hinduja Hospital, 
A screening test detects potential health disorders or cancers in normal Khar
individuals. Prostate Cancer Clinic is a unique initiative of P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Khar. Created by 
• First degree relatives (aged 45 years & above) of prostate cancer our team  of Uro-oncologists and Radiation Oncologists to help Prostate Cancer 
patients Patients receive a  comprehensive consultation and a personalized cancer 
• Adults above the age of 50 years management plan. A Medical Oncologist  would also be available, whenever 
• Male relatives (aged 40 years)  of patients with BrCa2 mutations required.
• Patients with urinary complaints (Subject to Doctor’s consultation) Prostate Cancer Clinic’s objective is to devise management plans that are tailored 
to individual  needs of each patient as per the best available evidence.
Size: A5 -  
PIL
Why is a team-based approach good for
Prostate Cancer Management?
It has been observed that in patients of Prostate Cancer of all stages, variation 
in treatment
little relation to the patient’s preferences or a personalised approach but were 
associated with  the specialty of the primary clinician.
A primary goal of the Prostate Cancer MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) approach to 
Prostate  Cancer is to provide balanced evidence-based information in an open and 
interactive fashion,  with all clinical specialists present at the same time. Shared 
decision about the risk and benefits  of each treatment can decrease distress and 
post-treatment regret.
Benefits of the Prostate Cancer Clinic:
• Personalized and shared decision making -  knowledge about all the 
possible  implications of the patient’s treatments and prognosis
and multiple repetitive testing
• Improved communication between patients & caregivers
• Psychosocial benefits for caregivers
The Prostate Cancer Team:
Dr. Ganesh Bakshi -  Consultant, Uro-Oncology  
Dr. Vivek Anand -  Consultant, Radiation 
Oncology