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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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How do you deal with negativity and depression after prostate surgery?

There are cancer support groups that a person can join. Also there are medications that can be used to treat depression.

What are some treatment options for elevated psa levels?

Elevated PSA levels may be an indication of prostate cancer or other prostate problems. Typically treatment would be surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Once the prostate problems are resolved the PSA level should decrease back to a normal level.

Will endowment policy pay out on death from cancer if you refuse cancer treatment?

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Should you have an annual prostate cancer screening?

Men in the following groups should consider having an annual screening: Men over 50 Men of African descent over the age of 40 Men over the age of 40 with a family history of prostate cancer [From the Prostate Cancer Prevention and Control Initiative info page on Mass.gov, the official Web site of Massachusetts.]

My own dad had prostate cancer. They found it at a preventative screening. It was treated from early on, but his cancer was agressive. By the time it reached the point he had to have a serious operation, he was still pretty much symptom free. Besides the screening, there was nothing really there to clue him in that there was something wrong. The doctor said this was actually very common. If he hadn't been getting his screenings, we could have lost him while he was still in his 50's. The answer is a definite yes. The screenings aren't just for you. They are for your entire family.

What is it likelihood of a man dying of prostate cancer compared to his likelihood of getting prostate cancer?

Usually, a man will die from something other than prostate cancer because it is a slow moving disease, and it usually affects older men. There are certain fast moving types of prostate cancer that if contracted by a younger man in their 40's may well be the cause of their death.

What is radical prostaectomy?

A radical prostatecomy is when the prostate gland, nerves that control erection and some surrounding tissue are removed due to prostate cancer.

In many cases, men who have a radical prostatectomy are not able to achieve an erection suitable for sexual intercourse.

Will cinnamon and honey help prostate cancer?

Yes, cinnamon and honey is known to help with prostate cancer. This is because both cinnamon and honey have noninflammatory effects on the body.

How many check ups per year are advisable to screen for prostate cancer if the prostate is abnormal and PSA count is 4.6?

Typically twice a year is advisable. However, your urologist will choose what is best for you based on your specific situation.

What is a prostate ultrasound?

A prostate ultrasound is a diagnostic test used to detect potential problems with a man's prostate.

Is it dangerous if prostate is bleeding?

It does not require a visit to the Emergency Room, but you do need to see a doctor soon to determine the cause.

How do you make love to men who had prostate cancer?

I know when I had prostate cancer I had it removed but it still really hurt when my wife inserted her dildo into my anus. We tried using other means of pleasure on my behind. Like using anal beads without lubricant, they seemed to hurt a lot less. So if your lover is up to it, you should give it a go. Hope I could be of assistance! :)

Where does secretion from the prostate gland deposited?

The fluid secreted from the prostate mixes with semen and comes out during ejaculation. The fluid helps the sperm move through the semen.

The fluid from the prostate also comes out during a prostate massage or prostate milking.

In both cases the fluid comes out through the urethra in the penis.

Husband has been diagnosed with prostate cancer size 0.6 cm What does this mean?

This is probably the size of the tumor. However, your doctor should have gone over everything (even if it meant drawing a diagram) and calming you both down over this. If caught early Prostate Cancer is curable. Please sit down with your husband and make a list of all questions you have for the Specialist and he/she will be happy to provide you with the answer. Write down those answers so you can refer back to them. A great many men will have Prostate Cancer in their life and that's why they should have a complete physical and their prostate checked. If you husband has been keeping up with his physical exams (even 2 years apart) the chances that the specialist has caught the cancer early is good.

Is 4.6 abnormal for prostate specific AG?

4.6 is high, I know because that was my psa score. Your free PSA score would be a more accurate reading in regards to Prostate Cancer

How do you prostate stimulation?

There are certain 'toys' that are used known as butt plugs. Anal intercourse can also stimulate the prostate, but you need to go about it carefully.

The male condition caused by the compression or obstruction of the urethra due to benign prostatic hypertrophy?

This condition is called prostatism. It is usually an age-related medical problem in men in which there is an enlargement of the prostate gland.

Chances of illness?

Every individual's chances for breast cancer are different. Diet, exercise, and genetics all play a role in the chances for getting breast cancer. On average, every woman born has a one in eight chance of getting breast cancer.

What is brachytherapy?

When radioactive pellets are implanted directly into the tumor