How long can a 70-year-old with prostate cancer live? What factors affect the survival period of prostate cancer?

Although medical technology has made great progress, we still have no way to deal with some malignant tumors. For example, in the early and middle stages of prostate cancer, we can take some positive measures, but if the disease develops to the late stage, we can only find ways to improve the patient's quality of life. 70-year-old men are also prone to this disease. At this time, their body functions are actually very poor, so family members are also more concerned about how long the patient can live.

How long can you live with prostate cancer?

How long a person can live with prostate cancer is actually affected by many factors. The symptoms of this disease are relatively hidden in the early stages, and it is usually in the middle or late stages when it is discovered. If we find that we have this disease during a routine physical examination, we can take surgical treatment in time, which can significantly improve the patient's survival rate. In fact, after men reach middle age, they need to go to the hospital for a physical examination every year, and they must pay attention to the health of their genitals so that the disease can be discovered early.

In fact, it is also directly related to the patient's physical function. As long as we choose positive methods, we can effectively improve the symptoms and prolong the survival period. Even if the disease has developed to the late stage, at this time, as long as everyone maintains an optimistic attitude and actively cooperates with the treatment, it can also significantly improve the quality of life and prolong the survival period. If the patient does not take some measures in time and allows the disease to deteriorate further, the survival period may be greatly shortened.

If people discover the disease in the early stages, take timely surgical measures, and provide good care after the operation, then life expectancy may not be affected at all. However, if the disease has developed to the middle or late stages and people do not take timely measures to treat it, or if the patient's mentality changes, then it is possible that they will lose their lives quickly. Therefore, we cannot tell you an exact number.