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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
What else can I help you with?
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.
How does the Prostate Work?
The prostate gland is a small walnut shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate makes a white milky substance that mixes with sperm during ejaculation, to coat sperm as it makes it journey from the man's body into the woman's body.
