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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.
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What are the ingredients in Beta Prostate?
"Beta prostate has been quite popular over the last few years as the cure all for mens prostate problems. The company also says it can keep the prostate healthy and active. Some of the ingredients are proprietary, but the male hormone testosterone and vitamin E are the two major ingredients."
Some research has shown that exposure to secondhand smoke may also increase pancreatic cancer risk. Studies in Scandinavia have shown that chewing snus (a type of smokeless tobacco) increases the risk of pancreatic cancer. Researchers think that up to 1 in 5 cases of pancreatic cancer in Swedish men may be due to smokeless tobacco. A large Cancer Research UK study looking at lifestyle factors found that nearly 1 in 3 pancreatic cancers (30%) may be linked to smoking. A large British study showed that people smoking up to 25 cigarettes a day have roughly double the risk of someone who has never smoked, while people smoking more than 25 cigarettes a day have three times the risk. Stopping smoking reduces the risk. A large European study showed that 5 years after stopping smoking, pancreatic cancer risk is the same as for a person who has never smoked.
Long term inflammation of the pancreasLong term inflammation of the pancreas is called chronic pancreatitis. This condition increases the risk of pancreatic cancer, although overall it isn't responsible for a large number of cases. Chronic pancreatitis means having an inflamed pancreas over a long period. It is most often caused by long term drinking of alcohol, although this type of chronic pancreatitis is less likely to increase pancreatic cancer risk than other types of pancreatitis. Pancreatitis that runs in families (hereditary pancreatitis)This is a rare condition, causing inflammation of the pancreas. It is caused by a faulty gene that can be inherited from one parent. About 5 out of 10 of these people will have cancer of the pancreas before they are 75 years old. Stomach ulcerHaving a stomach ulcer increases the risk of pancreatic cancer. This could be due to the types of bacteria that form in the stomach if you have an ulcer. They can produce cancer causing chemicals known as nitrosamines. People who have an operation for a stomach ulcer have double the risk of pancreatic cancer compared to the general population. DiabetesPeople with diabetes may have an increased risk of pancreatic cancer but their risk is still small. Diabetes is a disease of the pancreatic cells that normally make insulin. It is possible that a growing cancer causes some cases of diabetes, rather than the diabetes causing the cancer. Pancreatic cancer specialists believe that anyone over 50 who develops diabetes and has unexplained weight loss should be investigated for other pancreatic disease. Most people who develop diabetes late in life are overweight, so diabetes and weight loss together are more unusual.Remember - diabetes is a common disease. Even with the possible increased risk, the vast majority of people with diabetes will not get cancer of the pancreas.
Inflammatory bowel conditionsUlcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are chronic bowel diseases. They both cause inflammation in the bowel. Having very severe ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease for many years increases your risk of pancreatic cancer. Tooth or gum diseaseSome research has shown an increased risk of pancreatic cancer in people who have tooth or gum disease. It is not clear why this is the case.How do you check the prostate?
A doctor can quickly and easily check the prostate through a rectal exam. He will insert a finger into the rectum and check for abnormalities. The exam takes less than five minutes.
A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the level of PSA in the blood, which is a protein produced by the prostate gland. Elevated levels of PSA can indicate various conditions, including prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or prostatitis. However, high PSA levels are not exclusively indicative of cancer, so further evaluation is often required for an accurate diagnosis. This test is commonly used in the screening and monitoring of prostate health.
How long does it take to become a medical scientist?
If you include undergraduate education, it takes at least 8 years to become a medical scientist. There are also internships and residency programs that are required.
Can eating burnt food cause cancer?
From the Daily Mirror 4 December 2007 Burnt food cancer warning
By Emily Cook 4/12/2007Eating fried, grilled or roasted food raises the risk of ovarian and womb cancer, a huge 11-year study has shown.Scientists are concerned about the substance acrylamide, produced when food is browned, toasted or burnt.
Non-smoking women in the highest category of acrylamide exposure were twice as likely to suffer the cancers than someone in the lowest group.
Is prostate cancer dominant or recessive?
prostate cancer is dominant, so there is a 50:50 chance you will get it
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How does a person know if a PSA offers useful information?
The PSA test is a test to diagnose prostate cancer in men. It measures the blood level of PSA, a protein that is produced by the prostate gland. If the PSA level is high, the person is more likely to have prostate cancer.
Why do we need a prostate and by what age do you have to get it inspected?
It is needed to regulate the flow of urine from the bladder. It is also used in the production of sperm during sex.
You should get a prostate exam starting at age 50. Unless there is a history of prostate trouble in your family, at which time you should start getting examined at age 40.
PSA stands for Prostate Specific Antigen. The prostate is constantly renewing itself or growing. At the same time, the body is producing antigens to try to destroy the prostate as if it were a foreign body. The faster the prostate produces new cells, the faster the body produces PSA.. If there is a cancer in the prostate, the cancer cells are prostate cells, but they are produced much faster than normal prostate cells. As a result, when the man has prostate cancer, it can be detected by measuring his PSA. The PSA reading must be compared to the individual's normal PSA reading to know whether he has prostate cancer. When a prostate cancer is being treated, the PSA reading can be compared to earlier PSA readings to determine whether the cancer is receding or growing. A PSA of 6 is rather high and probably indicates there is prostate cancer growth.
How is prostate cancer passed on?
There is a genetic risk factor. Men whos fathers had prostate cancer are at a greater risk of getting it themselves.
What do you do for erectile dysfunction due to prostate infection?
It will depend on what is causing the infection, but YES a common Prostatitus or infection can cause ED in males.
Most Prostate infections respond slowly but well to common antibiotics & if that is the cause of the ED it should reverse.
PLEASE see a UROLOGIST or your family DR & be VERY open about whats going on & let them check it out.
The easy & common test that EVERY male should start having at 40 or older is a PSA blood test, it can be a great and VERY easy way to help EARLY detection of prostate issues including infections and CANCER. it is a blood test & very cheap & easy to do.
In the worst case the ED & the infection could be a warning sign of Prostate cancer, while not likely, it is possible, better to be cautious.
What is in ketchup that is good for prostate?
There may be some evidence that lycopene may help to prevent prostate cancer, but as of yet, there is insufficient data to know for sure.
A PSA of 0.6 is great. That means your prostate is very healthy.
When did prostate cancer orginated?
It has existed since there were men on the planet. All men everywhere are at risk of getting it.
Does sodium lauroyl sarcosinate cause cancer or have any negative side effects?
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate has the same initials as sodium lauryl sulfate, and the same risks.
The answer is simple - it is cheap. The sodium lauryl sulfate found in our soaps is exactly the same as you would find in a car wash or even a garage, where it is used to degrease car engines.
In the same way as it dissolves the grease on car engines, sodium lauryl sulfate also dissolves the oils on your skin, which can cause a drying effect. It is also well documented that it denatures skin proteins, which causes not only irritation, but also allows environmental contaminants easier access to the lower, sensitive layers of the skin.
Perhaps most worryingly, SLS is also absorbed into the body from skin application. Once it has been absorbed, one of the main effects of sodium lauryl sulfate is to mimic the activity of the hormone Oestrogen. This has many health implications and may be responsible for a variety of health problems from PMS and Menopausal symptoms to dropping male fertilityand increasing female cancers such as breast cancer, where oestrogen levels are known to be involved.
It depends who is doing the ultrasound. If it is the doctor then he/she will probably give you the result as the ultrasound is done. If it is a technician they will have to take photographs and write a report which goes to the doctor who will discuss it with you.
