Prostate Cancer

Yes. Blood in the urine can be a symptom of prostate cancer, among other conditions as well such as bladder or kidney disease.

The ACS reported that nearly 232,000 new cases of prostate cancer would be diagnosed in 2005, causing more than 30,000 deaths, making prostate cancer the second most fatal cancer for men behind lung cancer.

Prostate Cancer originates in the Male Prostate, however it can metastasize, or spread to other areas of the body.

it can be if not diagnosed in the early stages

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

sure they can take &so many cancer patients r using this.

Age has no bearing on the disease at all. Anyone could get the Plague.

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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.

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Mens have prostate glands. These glands are near their bladder. Some men can have prostate cancer that prevents them from having a normal daily life. It is always good to go and get yourself check.

Antiandrogen medications may be used to treat both early-stage and advanced prostate cancer by lowering or blocking the supply of male sex hormones that encourage the growth and spread of the cancer.

Yes, 7.5 is high for a PSA test. I'm 50 and also had a 7.5 for my first PSA test. I ended up with T3c stage prostrate cancer. Had my prostrate removed, and the tests showed that the cancer had already spread. I am currently going through external beam radiation therapy. My oncologist gives me a 50% chance of getting it all.

The length of the stay depends first and foremost on whether the surgery was performed via laparotomy or laparoscopy. The former usually requires a stay of a week or more, while patients receiving the latter surgery generally need only about a day or two of hospital recovery.

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.

The lymph system of the body is used for immune respones. It is a widely dispersed system that is also connected to the blood system. If a cancer anywhere in the body remains benign, that means it has remained in one organ only and not spread to any other organs. Unfortunately, once a cancer moves, or 'metastises' to the lymph nodes, this means the cancer is spreading and any number of organs could also become cancerous. Lymph nodes can carry cancer to the brain, lungs, breast, and bones just to name a few. Good luck...

The survival rate for colon cancer depends on the stage of cancer. For example, in stage 1 the survival rate is 75% and for stage 4 is only 6%. Colon caner is terminal but there is a good survival rate for most stages.

It depends where the lesion is. I had high blood pressure for years and didn't understand why because I was a cyclist and very fit. About three years ago I was diagnosed with brain cancer - I had 1 lesion on the right temporal lobe and a second on the pituitary gland. The pituitary lesion was removed and since then my blood pressure has been normal. The temporal lesion is still there because doctors can't remove it without killing me.

Yes. Obesity can cause Cancer. It also causes some diseases, and strokes.

The Cost of Prostate Enlargement Surgeries Worldwide (Source: PlacidWay Medical Tourism)

The average cost of a TURP procedure in the United States is roughly between $5,000 and $6,000, (without including urologist and anesthesiologist fees). For those men who are traveling abroad for TURP - to India, the procedure can cost around $3,000, while trained and certified urologists in Thailand, Costa Rica or Croatia charge an average of around $3,500. In Mexico TURP prices is around $2,800.

The cost of prostatectomy procedures will depend on the type of surgical approach. USA prices of radical prostatectomy may be as much as $10,000, though cost may vary depending on geographical location. Robotic technologies such as da Vinci may cost up to $24,000. However, medical travelers to Mexico, Thailand or India may save up to 50% of costs, paying an average of $4,000 for non- robotic prostate removal, while patients in Turkey may pay approximately $6,000 for the same procedure.

The cost of HoLEP can be significantly higher compared to TURP, averaging just over $11,000 depending on the location of the facility. Because the treatment is not yet mainstream, a handful of facilities around the world perform the procedure.

There are many herbs that have natural healing properties. Some of these herbs may have the property to treat prostatism. For more in-depth information you can check online about natural herbs.

Some ayurvedic herbal remedies are said to be effective for prostate disorder treatment. Usually these remedies contains hundreds of natural ayurvedic phytonutrients and are developed by ayurvedic doctors basing on Ayurveda principles, the aim of them is to treat the underlying causes of diseases, and not only the symptoms.

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.

It is possible to get cancer at any age. However, it is most prevalent in older men. It is suggested to get checked after the age of 50. Start to get checked after ther age of 40 if there is any history in your family.

Prostate Cancer is mostly a genetic disease. It tends to travel in families. There is no specific thing that a man can do to cause the cancer to appear.

It is the biggest form of cancer in men over 50 years of age, and if not treated early enough, will certainly cause death.

i had test done an it said the liver appears homogeneous in echotexture with no evidence of hepatic mass or perihepatic collecttion ... so i am needing to know what that means do i have cancer in my liver ?

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.