Prostate cancer in Oujda:
early diagnosis, clear treatment options.
From PSA testing to individualised treatment, Clinique Achark in Oujda supports Oriental-region patients through the entire prostate cancer pathway, drawing on EAU and NCCN guidelines.
The 5-step pathway at Clinique Achark in Oujda
- 1. PSA + digital rectal exam
Recommended from age 50 (45 in case of family history), with individual benefit/risk discussion.
- 2. 3T multiparametric MRI
Locates suspicious areas (PI-RADS score), avoids unnecessary biopsies and guides targeted biopsies.
- 3. Targeted biopsies
Under MRI/ultrasound fusion. On-site pathology with Gleason score and ISUP grade.
- 4. Tumour board & treatment
Risk-adapted (D'Amico): active surveillance, radical prostatectomy, conformal radiotherapy, brachytherapy or hormone therapy.
- 5. Post-treatment follow-up
Regular PSA testing, management of side effects (urinary, sexual), support and perineal rehabilitation.
From diagnosis to treatment
3 Tesla multiparametric MRI
Best non-invasive exam for locating suspicious lesions and risk scoring (PI-RADS v2.1).
MRI/US fusion biopsy
Combines prior MRI with real-time ultrasound to precisely target suspicious areas.
IMRT/IGRT linear accelerator
Conformal radiotherapy with millimetric precision, focused irradiation sparing rectum and bladder.
Brachytherapy
Intra-prostatic radioactive implants, indicated for low/intermediate-risk cancers in younger men.
Frequently asked questions from Oriental-region patients
PSA + digital rectal exam screening is discussed from age 50 (45 in case of first-degree family history or for men of African origin). The decision is individual, after information on the benefits and limits of screening.
Cited medical sources
- EAU — European Association of Urology, Prostate Cancer Guidelines
- ESMO — Genitourinary Cancers Clinical Practice Guidelines
- NCCN — Prostate Cancer Guidelines
This page summarises the recommendations of the learned societies listed above, adapted to the clinical practice context at Clinique Achark in Oujda.