Question 1

My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer with a biopsy score of 4410 but his bone scan came back negative. Can this be treated with just medications or does he need surgery?

Accepted Answer

A Gleason score of 4+4=8 is considered high-grade prostate cancer, indicating a higher risk of aggressive growth and potential spread. A negative bone scan suggests the cancer hasn't yet spread to the bones. While medication (hormone therapy) can be effective for advanced prostate cancer, surgery (radical prostatectomy) is a primary treatment option for localized prostate cancer. The best approach for your dad will depend on his specific situation, including the extent of the cancer within the prostate and his overall health.

Question 2

I'm a bit concerned because an ant bit me on the skin of my penis head. There's no itching or anything like that, but it seems to have swelled a lot. Not sure what to do, can you help?

Accepted Answer

Prominent hila on an X-ray can indicate:

1. Lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes)
2. Pulmonary hypertension
3. Cardiac enlargement
4. Infection (e.g., tuberculosis)
5. Tumor or cancer

It's not necessarily a structural fault

Question 3

I recently got a Doppler scrotal scan that showed grade 1 varicocele without reflux on color Doppler. The report says it might need surgery and could progress to grade 2 later. I'm worried about how this could affect my fertility does this mean I might have trouble having kids in the future? Should I consider surgery now or wait? Also, could this impact my decision to get married or stay single?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sx is better option but still for final please consult surgeon for full P/E.

I've noticed that my penis seems smaller in both length and width compared to how it was before, and it feels like it's shrinking over time. Is there any medication or treatment available to help get it back to its previous size?

hey, length of penis remains the same , it will not decrease , don't worry, it attains max length during erection and shrinks afterwards

More Urology Health Queries

My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer with a biopsy score of 4410 but his bone scan came back negative. Can this be treated with just medications or does he need surgery?

I'm a bit concerned because an ant bit me on the skin of my penis head. There's no itching or anything like that, but it seems to have swelled a lot. Not sure what to do, can you help?

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