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How can you have prostate cancer with a normal PSA?
PSA is just one indicator of prostate health. It can be very high and a man will not necessarily have prostate cancer. One the other hand, it can be at a normal level and cancer may still be present. It is no guarantee one way or the other.
If you decide not to treat your prostate cancer can you still have kids?
It is still possible to still have children while suffering from prostate cancer. That said, the cancer could ultimately make getting an erection, or effectively ejaculating effectively next to impossible.
How come there is no awareness and no one raising money for prostate cancer when prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men?
The movement to create awareness of prostate cancer is still in its early stages, which is why it is not as visible as others, but in 2013, September was designated as prostate cancer awareness month.
How long can a man survive with prostate cancer?
Well, my father is still alive. He has been fighting prostate cancer for 15+! years. Since about 2 years it has turned into advanced prostate cancer with multiple metastases. He is still fighting. Originally the doctors gave him 8 to 10 years after having removal of the cancerous prostate. I dont think anyone knows exactly. But his good spirits, positive attitude and not giving up enabled him to still live comfortable. He is not able to do some things, like long walks etc., but he is still alive and still fighting.
After a prostate surgery the PSA still rising can you still have cancer after prostate surgery?
If the PSA levels conitnue to rise that would indicate that some of the cancerous cells may have migrated from the diseased prostate gland prior to removal. Your MD or urologist will give you much more detailed info on this possibility.
Are men with prostate cancer infertile?
Prostate cancer itself does not cause infertility, but rather the removal of the prostate gland can effect a male's ability to father a child naturally. He can still father a child via Invitro Fertilization. Medical research has shown that Infertility can increase the chances of developing prostate cancer.
Is nelson mandela's health good?
he's still alive, but was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001.
How many cases of prostate cancer are there?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, other than skin cancers, in American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2008 about 186,320 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. About 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only 1 man in 35 will die of it. More than 2 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point are still alive today. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that 28,660 men in the United States will die of prostate cancer in 2008. Prostate cancer accounts for about 10% of cancer-related deaths in men. Source: American Cancer Society--January 2009
Do biopsies cause prostate cancer to spread?
There is no evidence showing that the biopsy will spread prostate cancer if cancer is present. And even if it was the case that a biopsy may spread the cancer, the benefits of detecting the cancer far outwieghs the possibility of the cancer being spread around. I mean, finding out that there is cancer means that treatment can commence. By not finding out that you have cancer, it will still eventually spread all on its own anyway.
Prostate cancer staging?
Prostate cancer is divided into four stages based on how far the cancer has spread. In Stage I, the cancer is small, confined to the prostate, and usually grows slowly. Stage II prostate cancer means the cancer is still within the prostate, but may be larger or more aggressive. In Stage III, the cancer has spread outside the prostate to nearby tissues like the seminal vesicles. Stage IV is the most advanced stage, where cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, bones, or other distant organs. Staging helps guide treatment and predict outcomes.
Can a male get prostate cancer without testes?
HI,From my research, it may still be possible to develop prostate cancer without the testicles. I would say that it depends upon when the testicles were removed.Since prostate cancer is such a slow developing cancer, it would seem possible to have prostate cancer prior to testicle removal (Orchiectomy or bilateral orchiectomy). However, one of the cancer's fuels is testosterone and related hormones (androgens). WebMD states that "Hormone treatment for prostate cancer is used to stop the production of testosterone and all androgens either temporarily or permanently....treatments can be given in many ways. Injections or pills are one method. Drugs can stop the testicles from producing testosterone and protect cells from any other androgens that remain in the body. " This chemical castration has the same effect as an orchiectomy.However, if the testicles were removed prior to the typical age at which prostate cancer develops, there may not be enough testosterone in the body to nourish the cancer. So much of prostate cancer's presence is dependent upon heredity, diet, and environmental factors.Hope this helps.
What are the stages of prostate cancer?
There are many different types of cancers in the world. There are cancers such as bladder cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, colon cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid caner and many others.
