What chemotherapy regimens are used for advanced prostate cancer?
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1) Docetaxel and prednisone 2) Docetaxel and estramustine
MOA of cyclophosphamide
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Cross linking within and between DNA strands, altering DNA bases and
causing base mis pairing. Cytotoxic drug which kills tumour cells.
MOA of bishophosphonates
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These drugs can be used in the treatment of prostate cancer that has
metasised to the bone. They are used to help reduce the symptoms and
pain associated with the increased levels of circulating calcium due to the
breakdown of bone as a result of the cancer. They are also beneficial in the
fact that they can help strengthen the bones and therefore reduce
pathological fractures in the patient.
Non-Pharmacological advice
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advise patient to seek medical attention if there is any change to their
condition or they begin experiencing new symptoms.
What is the goal of treatment for prostate cancer?
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The goal of treatment in early prostate cancer is to minimise morbidity and
mortality due to prostate cancer
Complications of prostate cancer
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1) Docetaxel and prednisone 2) Docetaxel and estramustine
MOA of cyclophosphamide
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Cross linking within and between DNA strands, altering DNA bases and
causing base mis pairing. Cytotoxic drug which kills tumour cells.
MOA of bishophosphonates
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These drugs can be used in the treatment of prostate cancer that has
metasised to the bone. They are used to help reduce the symptoms and
pain associated with the increased levels of circulating calcium due to the
breakdown of bone as a result of the cancer. They are also beneficial in the
fact that they can help strengthen the bones and therefore reduce
pathological fractures in the patient.
Non-Pharmacological advice
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advise patient to seek medical attention if there is any change to their
condition or they begin experiencing new symptoms.
What is the goal of treatment for prostate cancer?
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The goal of treatment in early prostate cancer is to minimise morbidity and
mortality due to prostate cancer
Complications of prostate cancer
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