Prostate problems and prostate cancer has been around for many centuries. Problems in the prostate are thought to be caused by the male hormone testosterone that is mainly produced in the prostate gland. Testosterone is what cancer cells need to continue growing in the prostate gland. In years past, the only treatment for prostate cancer [...]

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A man in his late fifties starts to feel pain while going to the toilet to urinate, at first he dismisses it but after a short time the pain becomes worse and it bothers him greatly.
He makes an appointment to see his local doctor and has an appointment a few days away, over these few [...]

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There are two main types of hormone therapy. One class of drugs stops the body from producing certain hormones. The other class allows the body to make the hormones but keeps them from attaching to cancer cells. Some treatments may include both drugs to get the full effect of androgen block. There are several techniques [...]

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If you are experiencing any symptoms that may suggest an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer you will want to see a doctor immediately. There are several tests a doctor can perform to find out what the problem is and the best treatment for your problem.
One test is a digital rectal exam. Usually this is the [...]

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The prostate is a small walnut sized gland that produces part of the liquid in semen. It has two or more sections and is enclosed in an outer layer. It is located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder. Urethra, which is canal that urine passes through from the bladder, is surrounded [...]

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Prostate problems have symptoms that are easy to identify. Many of them are caused by the obstruction of the urethra and the loss of bladder function. Symptoms vary with each individual but the most common symptoms involve changes in urination habits. Symptoms include:
– A weakened stream of urine, or interrupted stream
– Having an urgency to [...]

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Patients with BPH may need removal of the enlarged part of the prostate by surgical methods. It is normally the best long-term solution for some patients with BPH. This surgery only removes the portion of the prostate gland that is pressing against the urethra tube. The rest of the gland is left intact as well [...]

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If your prostate is too large, your doctor may recommend surgical treatment. Surgery can be done through the urethra tube or done with open surgery. Open surgery requires a cutting through the skin above the base of the penis. The most often used surgery is called TURP, transurethral resection of the prostate. During this surgery [...]

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If you have recently learned you have prostate cancer you know that your life will be completely turned around. Your life and the lives of your family will change and these changes may be hard for you and your family and friends to handle. You will have many different feelings, as your family will. You [...]

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The exact cause of prostate cancer has not yet been discovered. No one can explain why one man develops prostate problems and cancer and the other man does not. Prostate cancer cannot be “caught” from another person. Cancer is not contagious. There are some risk factors that make it more likely for some men to [...]

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