Prostate Cancer

Yes, boys do have prostate; it is the organ which produces semen (milky appearance fluid) in boys (males).

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The prostate is a small gland in men. It is part of the male reproductive system. Prostate hardening is caused by the development of cancer in the prostate. As cancer develops the tissue of prostate changes texture and hardness. symptoms of prostate cancer may include blood in the urine or semen, problems with erections, loss of bladder control, and bone pain in the lower back, hips or ribs.

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In Stage II prostate cancer, the cancer has not yet moved beyond the gland itself. It can still be cured at this point. So it will not affect life expectantcy. With surgery and /or radiation treatment, the chance of curing the disease is very good.

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Yes. The size of the gland is only one indicator of cancer. The PSA level will be more important in checking for cancer.

OK, here's the deal , if my husband does not get his PSA blood test every year, I suddenly forget how to cook. First responder is absolutely correct.

A prominent prostate is a prostate gland that is enlarged. It is a fairly common issue for men who are age 50 or older. Since it could be a sign of prostate cancer, it should be checked by a doctor.

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels are measured by taking a blood sample from the individual being tested. From this sample the certified medical official will ascertain the nanograms of PSA per millimeter of blood. The majority of men, when tested, have under 4 nanograms of PSA per millimeter. Should tests reflect a higher amount than this, it could be an indication of prostate cancer.

In some instances, prostate cancer can strike younger men in their 40’s and 50’s, especially if there is a family history of prostate cancer, as well as older men. All adult men need to learn about this cancer and pay attention to their bodies." [From the Prostate Cancer Prevention and Control Initiative info page on Mass.gov, the official Web site of Massachusetts.]

If the nerves on the sides of the prostate that control erection have not been cut or damaged, sexual function should return within one month to twelve months after prostate cancer surgery. How long it takes for sexual function to be restored is dependent on how quickly your body recovers.

Yes, a doctor can draw sperm from a prostate cancer patient and via artificial insemination or IVF, he can father children.

No. Bleeding from the rectum after the biopsy is normal. This is due to the needle passing through the wall of the rectum; it may strike a blood vessel causing some bleeding or it may not. Also, you may notice a small amount of blood in your urine. This should clear up after a day or two. You may also see blood in your semen. This can last a week or longer. The presence of blood or lack thereof does not indicate cancer.

A common symptom of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy and Prostate cancer is reduced urine flow. If allowed to progress to the point of complete blockage, kidney damage and death can result. If you have an undiagnosed condition that is causing any of these symptoms, seek immediate help. Your life may depend on it.

Calcification is when there is an accumulation of calcium salts and prostatic refers to the prostate. A CT scan or an ultrasound can be used for diagnosing the condition.

Prostate calcification is a "scar" that remains after prostatitis gets cured. Early stage prostate calcification is a fibrosis of prostate. Common it is occur with no symptom. Such a fibrosis may occur in your body but you feel nothing about it. As prostate fibrosis develops, there would be calcification spots.

One can try Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill to cure this condition.

Prostate metastasis is when cancer cells in the prostate get into the lymph system and begin to travel to other organs of the body, spreading the cancer.

Be very cautious about an enlarged prostate. There is a huge concern that it could be a sign of cancer. Go see a specialist as soon as possible. Treatment could include death.

DRE has also been used as a screening tool for prostate cancer

Zinc has also been found effective in shrinking an enlarged prostate. A 15-30 mg zinc supplement, or inclusion of pumpkin or sunflower seeds in the daily diet can produce the desired effect.

It is when a disease spreads from one organ or part to the adjacent organ or part.

A person can wear a Cunningham clamp all day if needed. It is a good idea to release it occasionally to relieve any discomfort it may cause. The clamp should be replaced every 12 weeks or so, sooner if the foam starts to deteriorate.

It is spelled Chemotherapy. It is a treatment of drugs which are designed to fight cancer.

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.

Check with your local blood bank, as each state may have varied requirements on donation of blood after cancer treatment.

Donors generally must be cancer free 2-5 years before dontaing blood or plasma.

This is a very vague question to ask. What electrolytes are you looking at specifically?

Your doctor will run a series of tests known as urea, electrolytes and creatinine that is drawn from blood from a vein. It is a very common test that shows many things, including kidney function and the state of some of the processes going on in your body.

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Your personal chances of getting different types of cancer from a preliminary type of cancer vary from person to person and depend on the size of the cancer before it is discovered.