Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer often grows slowly, which means treatment decisions depend heavily on how aggressive the specific tumour is, not just its presence. Nearly all cases are adenocarcinomas, but they range from indolent tumours that may never cause harm to faster-growing forms requiring immediate treatment. At UMC Victoria Hospital’s Department of Cancer, our prostate cancer treatment in Uganda reflects this by tailoring care to each case:

  • PSA testing and biopsy
    confirming diagnosis and assessing tumour grade
  • Active surveillance
    monitoring low-risk cases without immediate intervention
  • Surgical treatment
    prostatectomy for patients where surgery is the appropriate route
  • Radiation therapy
    an alternative or complement to surgery depending on staging
  • Hormone therapy
    used for advanced or recurrent disease

Men over 50, or younger men with a family history, are encouraged to discuss PSA screening with the urology team even in the absence of any symptoms. Speak to our cancer specialists for further information.