Stage 4 Prostate Cancer

Overview

Stage 4 prostate cancer happens when cancer spreads beyond the prostate to other parts of the body.

Most prostate cancers are diagnosed when the cancer is only in the prostate. Sometimes prostate cancer doesn’t cause symptoms, and the cancer may not be detected until it has spread. When prostate cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it’s called metastatic cancer.

Treatments can slow or shrink a stage 4 prostate cancer. But most stage 4 prostate cancers can’t be cured. Still, treatments can lengthen life and reduce symptoms of cancer.

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Complications

Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.

The risk of stroke from AFib increases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due to AFib. These conditions include:

High blood pressure.
Diabetes.
Heart failure.
Some types of heart valve disease.

Blood thinners are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.

Prevention

Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:

Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Don't smoke or use tobacco.
Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Reduce and manage stress.

By Freedmans Health Clinic Staff

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