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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate gland. Its treatment is determined by the stage of the cancer. The most common treatments include radiation therapy, surgery, and chemotherapy.
765 Questions
How aggressive is untreated prostate cancer?
If you have prostate cancer you need to see a doctor immediately.
What is the best medicne for enlarged prostate?
Yes, androgen inhibitors like Proscar; as well as a different group of medications for urine flow like Flomax or Cardura for BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy).
AnswerThere are several drugs for prostate conditions but all of them have side effects when you use them long term. Prostate supplements may be a better option than drugs since they have no known side effects and do an equally good job at alleviating the discomforts associated with an aging prostate. Prostate supplements containing beta sitosterol are effective. Beta Sitosterol has been extensively studied and is even recommended by many doctors for men suffering from an aging prostate and as a proactive measure for men over 40. You should, however, purchase a quality supplement that contains 300 mg of pure beta sitosterol along with other vital minerals that are known to support prostate health.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
How do you locate my prostate?
You cannot locate prostate by your own, because it's deep in your lower part of the pelvis and you cannot touch it. Only your doctor (urologyst) can locate it through a rectum digital examination.
Can a man cause pragnancy after his prostate is removed?
Prostate removal may well prevent a man from getting a full-on erection, but it won't affect the quality of the sperm.
What is total Prostate specific antigen?
Prostate Specific Antigen, also known as PSA, is a substance emitted by the cells that make up the prostate gland. It is found in the bloodstream in all men. The level of it in the blood is measured by a blood test to aid a doctor in determining if there is anything wrong with the prostate gland.
What do higher than normal PSA levels mean?
Elevated PSA levels can mean different things. It can point to a higher risk of cancer of the prostate or it could point to a more benign enlargement of the prostate. It is important to understand that prostate cancer can occur with normal PSA levels present. Your boyfriend should follow up with his physician to do more tests to determine what is causing the elevated PSA levels.
What is the fucntion of the prostate?
The prostate is a gland which is common as part of the male reproductive system in most mammalian species. It produces an alkaline fluid which helps the first jets of sperm in their attempt at surviving the acidic environment of the vaginal tract, similar to other 'additives' to the sperm from other glands.
Apart from that, the prostate has some muscles which help create the jet of the ejaculation. And the prostate is a 'g-spot' which can be stimulated anally to increase pleasure during sex.
What is the best treatment for cancer?
Your doctor will discuss with you the course of action to take after diagnosing the type of cancer you have, the stage of progression, and other factors. These days, cyberknife treatment, an advanced technology which delivers concentrated beams of focused radiation on cancer cells, is one of the best options to kill cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. The treatment itself does not require an incision, there is no blood loss, and it does not require you to go under anesthesia. Recovery time is quick and each treatment is 1 to 2 hours. Most are able to resume regular activities after the treatment. This kind of treatment was once limited to cancers which were inaccessible/un-operable, but these days it is used on cancers of the prostate, pancreas, lung, breast, liver, brain and spine.
Last stage of prostate cancer?
Known as locally or regionally advanced breast cancer, Stage III can present in three different manners: Stage IIIA, the tumor is larger than 5 cm and has spread to axillary lymph nodes that are connected as well to the surrounding breast tissue (stroma); Stage IIII B, the tumor is smaller than 5 cm but has spread not only to axillary lymph nodes but also lymph nodes above the collarbone; and inflammatory breast cancer in which cancer has spread to lymphatic vessels in lymph skin causing inflammation of tissue. The five year survival rate is between 54-67%.
That would be a Radical Prostatectomy.
What does a man feel when getting a prostate exam?
No! It is just a finger into the anus, which is a lot smaller than a normal bowel movement.
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.
Please try the antibiotics first , if you can not wipe off all the symptoms of prostatitis , and then , try to use the Chinese herbal med - Diuretic and anti-inflammatory pill, this is a very safe and gentle med and it can kill bacteria and promote your blood circulation , only one course's treatment can make you feel much better and you can get rid of all the symptoms within three months . If you can not get the best treatment , you can ask your doc and follow her or his adivice . When you are treating your prostatitis , please do not drink alcohol and do not eat spicy food , that are the taboos of the prostatitis suffers . The suffers of prostatitis should be very patient as they need to bear the pain and they need a long time to fight against the disease . The Chinese herb is the most effective drug for them .
What happens when the prostate is removed?
- If you have had problems with your prostate gland that forced you to choose to have it removed (or consider having it removed), you need to know what the side effects of that decision are or will be. Below, we'll look at a few of the outcomes of losing your prostate gland.
Hormonal Changes - The loss of the prostate gland results in a lowering of male hormones. Thus, if yours is or has been removed, you may wish to take some kind of male hormone supplement to ensure that your body isn't "shocked" by the loss of androgen.
Loss of Sex Drive or Impotency - Many men report a loss of the desire for intimacy after their prostate gland has been removed. However, there are medications and natural supplements that can be taken to improve the desire for sexual contact with one's partner. If you're having trouble maintaining or getting an erection, that can sometimes be remedied, too. Ask your doctor for advice and don't be shy; though it can seem embarrassing to discuss sexual activity, it's in your best interest to feel as good as possible.
Difficulty Urinating or Having Bowel Movements - Sometimes, after the prostate gland is removed, noticeable waste elimination problems begin to occur due to nerve damage that was sustained during surgery. These problems sometimes reverse themselves after the patient has healed, but if they don't, further surgery may be necessary to relieve the issues.
Fatigue - Finally, many men report feeling more fatigued after losing their prostates. This could be for a combination of reasons, most likely hormonal changes mixed with psychological trauma. Give it some time after your prostate gland has been taken out; often, with rest (and perhaps therapy), your energy will return to optimum levels.
Though it's never an easy decision to have the prostrate gland removed, rest assured that if you have to make that choice, there are prostate treatments available to help you return to pre-surgery health and wellness.
Will ibuprofen help with inflamed prostates?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as an enlarged prostate gland, is a common cause of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among older men and may be treated with medications, minimally invasive therapies, or surgery.
Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory pill is a good option to cure inflamed prostate.
The herbal pill is made up of more than 50 herbs by reasonable compatibility, which has been proven to work well on prostate problems like prostatitis, BPH and son on.
Why is there a lump in your testicle?
Could be testicular cancer. See a doctor for a screening as soon as you can. Just like a lump in a female's breast a lump on your testical (nut) MAY be a sign of testicular cancer, however, you may be too young for that. See a doctor and get a screening of your testicals done IMMEDIATELY. As with most cancers, the ones that survive the most are the ones that catch it early.
What blood test is taken for PSA levels?
The PSA (prostate specific antigen) test does this. PSA screening tests are for those with family history or suspected as having the potential for the disease, whereas the PSA diagnostic test is for monitoring those with prostate cancer.
Yes; many STDs do cause cancer.
some. cervical cancer is frequently caused by HPV, a class of virusses that is transmitted as a STD and causes no or mild symptoms or warts. A very large proportion of the population is infected with it at one time, correlated with sexual activity.
Cancer is not a STD.
No, cancer has to do with cells in the body.
A screening test to detect prostate cancer that measures protein levels is called?
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood screen for prostate cancer.
What is the Disadvantage of losing sperm everyday?
There are no disadvantages to it. Sperms are made new all the time and it's in fact recommended to "loose sperm" at aleast twice a month to prevent prostate cancer.
What is the procedure performed to assist in diagnosing cancer of the prostate?
The diagnosis of prostate cancer can be confirmed only by a biopsy. During a biopsy, a urologist (a doctor who specializes in diseases of urinary and sex organs in men, and urinary organs in women) removes tissue samples, usually with a needle. This is generally done in the doctor's office with local anesthesia. Then a pathologist (a doctor who identifies diseases by studying tissues under a microscope) checks for cancer cells.
A blood test called a PSA (prostate-specific Antigen) is used to measure the level of PSA in the blood.
An elevated PSA level can indicate either an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer. If PSA levels are high, a biopsy of the prostate can be done to confirm the presence of prostate cancer.
