Early diagnosis of Prostate Cancer can lead to early and effective treatment with good outcome.
New York Times reported on its website on October 29, 2007 the following: "Israeli Premier Says He Has Treatable Prostate Cancer JERUSALEM, Oct. 29 — Israel’s prime minister, Ehud Olmert, announced Monday that he had early-stage prostate cancer that his doctors said could be treated and cured. Mr. Olmert, 62, …said the “first signs” of a cancerous growth had been detected in his prostate gland as a result of routine testing. Though malignant, he said that the cancer had not metastasized and that it would be surgically removed,“I will be fit to fulfill my role in every way, before the treatment and a few hours after it,” Mr. Olmert said. Mr. Olmert’s doctors gave a reassuring assessment, calling the prime minister’s tumor “microscopic,” … Mr. Olmert’s prospects of disease-free survival — meaning no recurrence of the disease after treatment — at more than 95 percent. Mr. Olmert underwent a (prostate) biopsy on Oct. 19 and received the results about a week later, … The doctors said Mr. Olmert’s ability to travel would not be affected by his condition, other than for a few weeks after the surgery. Mr. Olmert is expected to be able to attend a Middle East peace conference planned to take place in Annapolis, Md., before the end of the year. “ This report should encourage men to have prostate cancer diagnosed early, as early treatment is effective with excellent results and minimal disruption to their life. |