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Can a woman be affected by a man who has radiation for prostate cancer?
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∙ 9y ago
The previous answer is not accurate. Women also have prostate glands, previously called paraurethral or Skene's glands, connected to the distal third of the urethra in the prevaginal space. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate#Female_prostate_gland http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skene%27s_gland
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoOne out of 36 men will die because of prostate cancer. It ranks second, behind lung cancer, for the leading causes of death in America. People are still unaware that prostate cancer can go undiagnosed up until they become aggressive or have spread throughout the body which can particularly impair the bones and the lymph nodes.
There are so many ways to prevent prostate cancer:
1. Regular Checkups
Most men will only go the Doctor if the pain they're feeling is very serious and unbearable. Regular checkups will allow for early diagnosis of possible illnesses and from there can be easily cured. Men who reach their 50's are advised to at least get annual prostate screening.
2. Check with Your Family History
Yes, prostate cancer is hereditary and the risk of developing prostate cancer is five-fold if more than one of your 1st degree relatives such as your father or brother has developed prostate cancer.
3. Talk to Your Doctor
If you suspect that you might have prostate cancer or have been experiencing its symptoms, talk to your Doctor about it so he can prescribe proper medication and treatment and at least confirm if it is prostate cancer or a symptom caused by an unhealthy lifestyle or symptoms to other possible illnesses.
4. Know the Signs.
There are so many signs that will tell you if you're possibly suffering from prostate cancer:
- You feel the need to urinate most especially during nighttime.
- There is intense urgency in the need to urinate.
- Having a hard time in starting or stopping the urine flow.
- You have unsatisfactory feelings of emptying the bladder after you've urinated.
- Difficulty urinating.
- Urine stream is either little or weak, decreased or constantly interrupted.
- Painful burning sensation during urinating.
- Presence of blood in the urine and semen.
- Ejaculation is extremely painful.
5. Do not play Doctor - unless you are one.
Self examination is good but do not self prescribe when you start feeling more symptoms. I know some people who have self prescribed in the past and have ended up making the condition even worse. And what's more worst that self prescribing is prescribing a medication to other just because you have the same symptoms.
6. Don't shrug it off.
Especially if one or more of the symptoms are constant and consistent. Set an appointment with your Doctor as soon as possible.
7. Talk to a Person close to you about it.
A spouse, a relative close to you, someone who is also going or has gone through the ordeal and who you trust is a great pillar of support especially during the early stages of prostate cancer or even if you're just speculating until the actual results come out.
8. Eat Well.
A good diet of low fat foods and a good amount of vegetable is a good cancer prevention.
9. Exercise.
Exercising does not only keep you fit but most importantly keeps your body and mind in good condition. If you know someone who you think might be suffering from the possibility of having prostate cancer, there are various things you can do to help:
a. Talk to the person about his symptoms and help him get the medical attention he needs.
b. Encourage him to stay optimistic. Prostate cancer is curable.
10. Consider prostate massage.
Administering prostate massage from time to time has been believed to lessen the percentage of men acquiring prostate cancer. However, it is necessary to discuss this with your doctor first.
A healthy lifestyle is a great prevention. Live Healthy. If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, this is the time make a reality check on how you've been living your life. Vices can worsen your condition but most importantly, stay strong and optimistic.
http://www.135dj.com/cancer/Prostate-Cancer/Prostate-Cancer-Prevention-What-Can-You-Do.html
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∙ 12y agoThe prostate has nothing to do with sperm that gets a woman pregnant. That being said, the dose for sterilization is 700cGy to the gonads not the prostate, however prostate treatment is usually to 7000cGy so sterilization is likely. But if this a real concern for you talk to your oncologist and if there is doubt he will run a semenalysis. If you want to father children it is best to freeze some semen before the treatment.
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∙ 9y agoNo, a woman can't be affected by a man who has had radiation to treat prostate cancer.
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∙ 12y agoBe safe, don't reproduce.
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How is a woman's prostate cancer treated?
It is treated by surgery, Brachytherapy and hormone therapy.
Can you get cancer from your husband who has prostate cancer?
No, you cannot get cancer from your husband who has prostate cancer. Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells, and is caused by a defect in the control mechanisms of the body.No there is no way for a woman to get prostate cancer from her husband it is not transmitted in anyway.No.
Do woman get prostate cancer?
Women do not classically get prostate cancer as cancer of the prostate is classified as a disease of the prostate gland of the male reproductive system. However, in 2002 the female Skene's Gland was officially renamed the female prostate as it was found to be homologous in function. Both male and female prostates produce Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and contribute to the ejaculate fluid. Six cases of adenocarcinoma have been observed as originated from the female prostate that strongly resemble that of classical male prostate cancer. Serum tests showed elevated levels of PSA, typical in prostate cancer.
Can a prostate cancer survivor father a baby?
This depends on the prostate cancer treatment. If the treatment includes radiation, it is recommended to have sperm removed prior to treatment, which can be implanted in the women. If the treatment included no radiation, but removal of the prostate gland, than a man can have children via IVF, where sperm are removed and implanted in the woman.
Can a woman get cancer from having intercourse with a man with prostate cancer?
No. Cancer can't be transmitted like a cold or virus. Close contact with someone suffering from cancer will not put you at risk of getting it.
Can sucking nipples of breast cancer affected woman cause cancer to men?
No, it has no effect on developing cancer.
Is prostate cancer among men is equally as common as breast cancer is among woman?
No. Prostate cancer affects the prostate, and breast cancer affects the breasts. They affect different types of cells, and the cells have different types of changes.
Why can't a pregnant woman with breast cancer have radiation therapy?
Pregnant women cannot have radiation therapy for fear of harming the fetus.
Can patients with prostate cancer have kids?
Yes, he would be able to have children unless he had something removed. If he wasn't able to have children through intercourse then he would be able to produce children through artificial insemination.
Literally a disease or condition that affects only males?
andropathy think of internal organs that only men have, such as prostate gland, a woman can't have BPH or cancer since there is no prostate, same apply to testicles.
Would it be harmful to a woman having an intercourse to a prostate patient?
I don't believe so. Then again, this question should be directed towards your doctor. When you say prostate patient, do you mean he is afflicted with cancer? If so, cancer is not contagious, and it won't affect the woman. Don't take my advice to heart, as well as anyone else on here, ASK YOUR DOCTOR. Wish you the best.
Different Types of Cervical Cancer Treatments ?
When a woman is diagnosed with cervical cancer, her treatment options are dependent on many factors; there is not one simple treatment used to treat cervical cancer. The woman's age and general health are taken into consideration as is the type of HPV the woman has. In addition, the stage of her cancer, the size of her tumor and the type of cervical cancer she has is taken into consideration. Additionally, woman who are pregnant with cervical cancer are not typically treated until the baby is born in an effort to keep the baby safe. Doctors use three standard treatment procedures when treating cervical cancer. The one your doctor will suggest depends on the above mentioned factors. The first potential treatment for cervical cancer is surgery. Surgery is performed to remove the tumor from your body; sometimes the cancer is removable without doing major damage to a woman's cervix which depends on whether or not she will be able to have children in the future but sometimes the diagnosis is worse and a complete hysterectomy is required, which is the removal of the cervix. This means the woman will not be able to carry a child. The next type of treatment used to treat cervical cancer is radiation therapy. Radiation is the use of x-rays and other methods of radiation that kill the cancer or at least keep them from becoming larger. External radiation is the option in which a machine on the exterior of your body is used to send radiation into your body to kill the cancer. Internal radiation utilizes seeds, catheters and needs and wires to inject radiation directly into the tumor. The type of radiation your doctor recommends depends on your specific case. Finally, your doctor may recommend chemotherapy, which is the use of drugs to prevent the tumor from growing or to kill it completely. Systematic chemotherapy is given to patients through the mouth or through an IV that places the medication into the bloodstream, where it attacks the cancer. Regional chemotherapy is when the drugs are placed directly into the organ that the cancer is located where it attacks the cancer in that manner.
