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November 11, 2008
Prostate cancer is a disease affecting hundreds of thousands of men worldwide. It is most often a disease that affects older men, but it is not unheard of for younger men to also suffer from it.There are various stages of prostate cancer, with varying treatment in the different stages. For example, .
November 10, 2008
The number of men out there dying due to prostate cancer can be reduced. With preventative measures, early intervention, and a willingness to make lifestyle changes a man can beat it. Prostate cancer can be very painful and it can be deadly so men need to make changes now in order to prevent it ..
November 09, 2008
There has been some evidence to suggest that nutrition and your diet can help to prevent prostate cancer. That means that not only is keeping a healthy diet good for your overall well being but it can also help to reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer later in life. Some people are still ..
November 08, 2008
Like most men of a certain age, I was quite cognizant of the possibility of Prostate Cancer but generally ruled it out as a “not in my body" thought process.I had always been the “iron man" with no significant diseases, heart problems, cholesterol low, blood pressure 120/68 and this at ..
November 06, 2008
Before beginning basic outline, let me first say that this information is presented from a traditional, conventional approach to the treatment of prostate cancer, not alternative which is what I advocate. These are processes which one can expect if receiving conventional treatment.Prostate cancer ..
November 03, 2008
If a man in your life is at risk for developing prostate cancer symptoms, here's some information you might want to pass along. While a connection between eating meat and enjoying high fat dairy products and cancer of the prostate has been suspected for a while, recent research by a team at Oxford ..
October 30, 2008
The prostate is a small, walnut shaped gland specific to only males. This gland is responsible for the production and storage of semen, which is then released during ejaculation. When prostate cancer develops, essentially what happens is that there is an abnormal cell growth in the prostate, which ..
October 30, 2008
Maintaining a good immune system is important to preventing disease, including prostate cancer. This is the reason that proper nutrition is so important. In order for your body to fight off disease, it needs the right nutrition to build your immune system. Some people believe that herbal treatments .
October 30, 2008
The exact cause of prostate cancer has not yet been determined, but some studies have shown that there are certain factors that may play a role in the development of this disease. Though these possible contributing factors have not been determined to be conclusive, there is enough evidence to ..
October 30, 2008
There are two main methods for physicians to diagnose prostate cancer. Detection of this form of cancer is often done through physical examination, or with blood tests. Additional methods of diagnosing prostate cancer include, biopsy, cystoscopy, and transrectal ultrasonography.Because there are ..
October 29, 2008
Testicular Cancer - It doesn't matter if your 20 or over 50, you should watch your health for serious matters such as testicular cancer. Truthfully you should start at 15 doing monthly testicular self-exams. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer found in men and can occur any time from the ..
October 20, 2008
The main male hormone, testosterone, is produced by the testicles and is critical to healthy prostate gland function. The male gland is responsible for producing a large percentage of a man's ejaculate, and it is healthy and desirable to fully drain this fluid regularly. With a little care and ..
October 17, 2008
The United States Military is the mightiest in the world. One reason for its strength is its use of cutting edge technology, cutting edge robots. Many reports have been given how the United States uses drones to attack the enemy from the air, or robots on the ground to disarm dangerous explosive ..
October 17, 2008
Prostate Cancer diagnosis and treatment can prove very stressful and overwhelming. A diagnosis of prostate cancer triggers many emotions. There is fear, uncertainty, anger, anxiety, depression and sometimes self-pity or denial. However, hundreds of thousands of men have lived with the same ..
October 14, 2008
Most men panic when hearing the news.Let it be known, that the great majority of diagnosed prostate cancer patients will probably die of something else before prostate cancer takes their lives. Studies have shown that a very high percentage of cases are best left alone.Not all patients that have ..
October 10, 2008
A major study of patient satisfaction and regret following open prostatectomy and robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy provides some important lessons for surgeons.* The research, recently published in the European Journal of Urology, shows 19 per cent of patients regretted their treatment ..
October 09, 2008
There are many treatment options for prostate cancer available today. Basically the type of treatment will depend on the extent of the disease as well as the age and health of the patient, expected life span, personal assessment of the potential risks and side effects of the treatment.For tumors ..
October 09, 2008
The Action Plan & Prostate Cancer and StressA diagnosis of prostate cancer can be distressing, and it is not unusual for a patient to become overwhelmed, especially once treatment begins. To better cope with the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer it is important to put into place some type ..
October 06, 2008
We know that starting at age 40, the levels of the by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT triggering prostate enlargement and Prostate cancer. Therefore .
October 04, 2008
Staying involved in treatment decisions and understanding prostate cancer language is important for victims and their families. When my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer a year ago, I immediately went to the Internet to read all I could about it. I found a wealth of valuable information, ..
October 04, 2008
Many things can influence prostate cancer life expectancy, including treatment and diet.Even with the advancement of cancer research, many men with an aggressive form of this disease have been told that it is untreatable. This usually means that the patient must watch and wait. They do nothing to ..
October 02, 2008
Alternative treatments are defined as those that are used instead of your regular medical care. These treatments have not been proven to be safe and effective in clinical trials. Some may even be dangerous or have life-threatening side effects. The most common danger is that you may lose the chance .
October 02, 2008
BPH or benign porstatic hyperplasia, is common for the prostate gland to become enlarged as a man ages. As a man matures, the prostate goes through two main periods of growth. The first occurs early in puberty, when the prostate doubles in size. At around age 25, the gland begins to grow again. It ..
October 02, 2008
You may have heard of hormone therapy as a treatment option for prostate cancer, but what is it and when is it an option to seriously consider?These are not simple questions to answer, for many factors need to be considered prior to choosing this treatment option. In general, hormonal therapy is ..
October 02, 2008
In an earlier article, I looked at what I thought were some of the more common questions that could be asked regarding prostate cancer. Here, I'll look at a few more. The idea behind this is to give men a starting point from where they can ask questions without feeling self-conscious. Prostate ..
October 02, 2008
Prostate cancer is a disease that affects most men between the ages of 40 and 80. Many men know of prostate cancer but may be less sure of details. To that end, there are several questions one can ask. Here, I hope to shed light on some of the more common ones.One question that is oft asked is what .
October 02, 2008
Although research has resulted in better and more treatment options with regards to prostate cancer, there are still side effects that you will experience after treatment has concluded. There are several categories of side effects that are common with prostate cancer treatment. Some are:* Urinary ..
October 02, 2008
In a previous article, I gave a brief overview of prostate cancer, including what it was as well as a couple of things associated with it. One was prostatitis, the other was benign prostatic hypertrophy (aka BPH). But what exactly are these two things?BPH is an enlargement of the prostate, which ..
October 02, 2008
As with most types of cancer, what you eat can affect your chances of developing the disease. It does not matter if the cancer is a leukemia or prostate cancer, studies have shown that your diet has a significant impact on your level of risk.But is there a diet, or combination of foods, that you ..
October 02, 2008
Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the prostate gland. If left untreated, it can spread to nearby lymph nodes, bones or organs. Prostate cancer is found in about 10 percent of men undergoing treatment for BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy) or prostatitis. It is also found in about ..
October 01, 2008
After colorectal and lung cancer, prostate cancer is the third killer cancer in the U.S. Current statistics reveal 1 out of 6 American men being diagnosed with prostate cancer in their life. Prostate cancer typically causes a lot of discomfort, with symptoms including blood in the urine, weakness ..
October 01, 2008
When diagnosed with a disease as serious as prostate cancer, you are fighting for your life. You want the best team of doctors to get you through the battle. You want to get the best specialists in the country. You might be able to find all that in your hometown, but a lot of people can't get ready .
October 01, 2008
Treatment for prostate cancer typically leaves a patient exhausted. Such tiredness isn't your everyday kind you feel after a long day; this is out and out bone-weary exhaustion that makes you irritable and depressed. Rest does not always refresh the patient and sometimes makes the depression even ..
October 01, 2008
Scientists still are not clear on the causes of prostate cancer, and exactly why changes occur in the prostate gland of the male. The changes, know to medical professionals as prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) are related closely with prostate cancer. Having abnormal PIN is so closely ..
October 01, 2008
Prostate cancer was first described by anatomist Niccolo Massa in 1536 but was not officially identified until 1853. A the time, prostate cancer was considered a rare disease, due to the shorter life expectancies of the population and poor detection methods.The first surgical treatment happened in ..
October 01, 2008
Once you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, what needs to happen then? Of course there is discussions to be had with your doctor, so you and he/she can come up with a treatment plan specific to you as well as the treatment itself, which depends on the stage of the cancer as well as its ..
October 01, 2008
Prostate cancer has 4 separate stages, depending on its size, where it currently is and where it is spreading to in the body. One system for identifying stages is known as the Jewett-Whitemore system.In the Jewett-Whitmore system, prostate cancer is classified first as stage A, B, C, or D. Stages A .
October 01, 2008
In a previous article, I gave you some tips on how to manage and prostate cancer pain you may have. Here are a few more that I know will help. The goal of pain management is not only relief from pain, but also the maintenance of your normal quality of life. All methods of pain management attempt to .
October 01, 2008
Cancer pain may be acute or chronic. Acute pain generally results from tissue damage and is of limited duration. Once the cause of pain has been identified, it can be successfully managed. Chronic pain, on the other hand, is persistent - usually greater than three months in duration. Because the ..
October 01, 2008
The treatment options for prostate cancer depend in part on whether the tumor has spread. For tumors that are still inside the prostate, radiation therapy (using x-rays that kill the cancer cells) and a surgery called radical prostatectomy are common treatment options. “Watchful waiting" is ..
October 01, 2008
If you think you are at risk for developing prostate cancer or you think you may already have prostate cancer, there are several tests that you can take to confirm or deny your suspicions.The first test one usually goes through is what is called the PSA test. PSA stands for prostate-specific ..
October 01, 2008
Prostate cancer may not cause any signs or symptoms, especially in the early stages. It may be found when you've had a PSA test or digital rectal examination. Prostate cancer symptoms may appear if the tumor makes the prostate larger than normal and it starts to press on the urethra. This can make ..
October 01, 2008
A prostate biopsy is a test to remove small samples of prostate tissue to be examined under a microscope. For a prostate biopsy, a thin needle is inserted through the rectum, through the urethra , or through the area between the anus and scrotum. A transrectal biopsy is the most common method ..
October 01, 2008
A digital rectal exam is part of a screening process for prostate cancer, and is done to check for problems with organs or other structures in the pelvis and lower belly. During the examination, a health professional gently puts a lubricated, gloved finger of one hand into the rectum. He or she may .
September 30, 2008
When, almost a year ago now, it was determined that I had prostate cancer, Gleason Scale 9, there was but one option in dealing with it. Because of a collision of favorable circumstances, quick action was available. For that, I have to thank my spouse, our daughter and son in law, our former son in .
September 29, 2008
If you or a loved one of yours has prostate cancer, you should be aware that there is a treatment. This treatment is called a da vinci prostatectomy. This method of treatment is now the number one treatment option in the United States. This new procedure is minimally invasive thereby reducing a ..
September 29, 2008
We know that starting at age 40, the levels of by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT triggering prostate enlargement and other problems. Besides aging ..
September 29, 2008
As we mentioned in previous articles, We know that starting at age 40, the levels of by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT triggering prostate ..
September 24, 2008
Starting at age 40, the levels of the by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT triggering prostate enlargement and other problems. Therefore in order to ..
September 23, 2008
We know that starting at age 40, the levels of the by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT thus triggering prostate enlargement and other problems. ..
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