Prostate Cancer
Personalized prostate cancer care including diagnosis review, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, targeted treatment, and advanced disease management.
Understanding Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer commonly affects men, especially with increasing age. Some cases grow slowly, while others may spread and need active treatment.
Treatment depends on PSA level, biopsy findings, Gleason score, stage, symptoms, and overall health.
Proper staging and risk assessment are important before deciding treatment.
Types of Prostate Cancer
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)
The most common type — starts in the milk ducts and invades surrounding tissue. Accounts for about 80% of all breast cancer cases.
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)
Begins in the lobules (milk-producing glands). Often harder to detect on imaging; requires careful clinical evaluation.
HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Overexpresses the HER2 protein, making it more aggressive — but highly responsive to targeted therapies like trastuzumab (Herceptin).
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Lacks ER, PR, and HER2 receptors. More aggressive and treated primarily with chemotherapy and newer immunotherapy agents.
Hormone Receptor-Positive (HR+)
Fuelled by estrogen or progesterone. Responds well to hormone-blocking therapies such as tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
A rare, rapidly progressing form that causes redness and swelling. Requires immediate, aggressive multimodal treatment.
Symptoms to watch for
Recognising early symptoms leads to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
How Prostate Cancer is diagnosed
PSA Blood Test
Helps screen and monitor prostate cancer.
MRI Prostate
Helps assess local disease.
Prostate Biopsy
Confirms diagnosis.
PET CT / Bone Scan
May be advised for staging.
Risk Assessment
Guides treatment decisions.
Treatment options available
Treatment depends on type, stage, and patient health. Dr. Kumar designs individualised plans:
Outlook & prognosis
Outcomes depend on stage, subtype, and treatment response. Modern treatments have significantly improved survival:
Localized Disease
Many patients do well with timely treatment.
High Risk Disease
Needs planned multimodality care.
Advanced Disease
Modern treatment can help disease control.
Frequently asked questions
Need expert treatment guidance?
Consult Dr. Shikhar Kumar for prostate cancer treatment planning, PSA review, staging guidance, and advanced cancer care.