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.
In a word, yes. The BRCA2 gene mutation is associated with some breast cancers and more aggressive prostate cancers. There are higer rates of men with prostate cancer in families with women who have had Breast cancer. The BRCA mutations can be inherited, so yes: if a women has BRCA2 mutation she can pass it to her son which could predispose him to prostate cancer.
No not that I am aware of. This is a cancer that only men or boys can have. Girls can have breast cancer and more xxx
Females do not have prostates.
Wonen do have a prostate gland, but it is much smaller than a male's prostate. Female prostate cancer, while possible is extremely rare.
No because woman don't have a prostate gland
No, because females don't have a prostate gland.
Only men have a prostate gland. Actually women do have a prostate gland, but it is much smaller than a man's prostate, and women generally do not get prostate cancer.
Zero. Women do not have a prostate gland.
It is treated by surgery, Brachytherapy and hormone therapy.
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.
lung cancer is in the lungs, prostate cancer is in the prostate.
The Prostate Cancer Infolink. http://www.comed.com/prostate.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation, the U.S. Army's Prostate Cancer Research Program, the Institute for Prostate Cancer Research, the National Cancer Institute, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention all provide information on the latest research on 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.
Procedures to treat prostate cancer and chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery. Surgery can include removal of cancer from the prostate, or removal of prostate gland.
Prostate Cancer Foundation was created in 1993.
Masterbation does not cause prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer treatments will make you impotent.
No. Someone having an enlarged prostate does not mean they will develop cancer.
PSA is just one indicator of prostate cancer. It is possible to have prostate cancer and have a normal PSA reading.