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The bone centrally located on the front of the body just above the penis is the pubic bone. The prostate is behind that, inside the body, just forward of the rectum.
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∙ 12y agoOnly men have a prostate, it is located directly behind your penis, or about two inches inside your butt. To the touch it is about the size of a quarter and feels like the roof of your mouth. If your feeling for it you will know when you hit it because it is packed with nerve endings and it's possible to reach orgasm if you continue stimulation.
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∙ 14y agoThe prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system, surrounds the urethra below the urinary bladder at the base of the abdomen just above the pubic bone. It can be examined by palpation (touch) by inserting a finger through the anus into the rectum where it is found as a firm approximately walnut sized lump about an inch or so in, and towards the front of the body.
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∙ 12y agoThe prostate is located in the rectum area of a man's anal passage behind the penis. It's where the protective fluid that's milky in color is stored and is ejaculated with semen during an orgasm. It also has some smooth muscle tissue to help expel the semen during the orgasm. It's one of the most sensitive parts of a man's body, it has bundles of nerves around it that are easily stimulated through the rectal wall.
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∙ 14y agoProstate is found in the lower part of your pelvis, in front or your rectum and beneath your urinary bladder.
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∙ 10y agoThe bone centrally located on the front of the body just above the penis is the pubic bone. The prostate is behind that, inside the body, just forward of the rectum.
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∙ 13y agoIt is found in the Prostate Gland. Only men have this gland. It is part of the male urinary system. It is found immediately below the urinary bladder.
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∙ 10y agoThe prostate is small gland that is about the size of a walnut, located between the penis and the bladder. A doctor will check the prostate digitally through the anus.
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∙ 9y agoYour prostate is located centrally in the body in front of the rectum.
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What substance is found in blood of men with prostate cancer?
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is usually found in blood of men with prostate cancer.
Can women carry the prostate cancer gene?
No, the prostate cancer gene is only found in men.
Can the prostate be removed?
Yes it can. Removal of the prostate is done in cases of prostate cancer. It is removed to stop the spread of prostate cancer to other parts of the body.
What is prostate metastasis?
Prostate metastasis is when cancer cells in the prostate get into the lymph system and begin to travel to other organs of the body, spreading the cancer.
Where can prostate cancer spread to?
Prostate cancer can spread to the bone, liver and lung and other parts of body. In most cases of prostate cancer metastasis occur in the lymph nodes and the bones. It's metastasis occurs when cells break away from the tumor in the prostate. nutrition2000.com
What cells does prostate cancer affect?
Prostate Cancer originates in the Male Prostate, however it can metastasize, or spread to other areas of the body.
Is prostate massage a positive thing again prostate cancer?
Prostate massage is only recommended for prostate health issues, such as enlarged prostate (BPH) or prostatitis (prostate inflammation). Due to the potential risk of releasing prostate cancer cells that can spread to the body, it is not recommended that men with prostate cancer perform prostate massage.
Where can I learn about prostate health?
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.
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.
What's Prostate cancer?
prostate cancer is a disease which only affects men. Cancer begins to grow in the prostate - a gland in the male reproductive system. The cancer cells may spread from the prostate to other parts of the body. it can cause difficulty urinating, blood in the urine, or pain in the pelvis. nutrition2000.com
How does estrogen effect the prostate?
As a general term "cancer" means that some abnormal cells are present in a particular part of your body. All the cells of our body have their own "program" to live, but cancer cells do not follow this program. The same happens with prostate cancer, it is characterized by the presence of abnormal prostate cells (cancer cells), causing the damages to prostate and other symptoms. These cells are capable to multiply very fast, increasing their number and the tumor size. Because of this, the normal prostate cells are suppressed and cannot function properly. When a man has prostate cancer, his PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels will rise. In many cases of prostate cancer, the prostate gland is removed.
How does prostate cancer get into the testicle?
Prostate cancer will eventually metasticize to other parts of the body if not treated early enough. The cancer travels through the blood and the lymph system to other organs.
