Cancer

Following treatment for prostate cancer, some men may experience: Incontinence Impotence Physical discomfort Incontinence The inability to control urination affects about 10 percent of men who have been treated for prostate cancer. Incontinence may result from surgery or radiation. There are three kinds of incontinence: Stress incontinence – Urines leaks when you exercise, cough, or

Getting back to normal after treatment for prostate cancer may take time. If the prostate was removed, semen can no longer be ejaculated. Whether or not a man can achieve an erection will depend on the degree to which nerves have been affected by the surgery. Many men can return to a degree of sexual

Because it is not clear what causes prostate cancer, there is no guarantee of prevention. However, experts believe that you can reduce your risk for many types of cancer by: Not smoking Eating a low-fat, high-fiber diet Getting plenty of exercise Recent nutritional studies have suggested that: Men who eat large amounts of green leafy

Here are some frequently asked questions related to to prostate cancer. Q: Is prostate enlargement the same as prostate cancer? A: No. As a man ages, the prostate can increase in size many times without becoming cancerous. The medical term for noncancerous prostate enlargement is benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. Prostate enlargement is not the same as prostate

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to prostate cancer. Prostate cancer generally does not produce symptoms until it is well-advanced. For this reason, annual screenings are important for men beginning at age 50 (or age 40 for men at higher risk). Regular digital rectal examination and PSA tests can detect

Here are definitions of medical terms related to to prostate cancer. Antioxidants: Substances that can neutralize the effects that free radicals may have on the body. Free radicals are formed during the natural course of metabolism and have been linked to various types of tissue damage, including the development of cancer. Benign: Not cancerous. BPH (benign prostatic

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on prostate cancer. American Cancer Society (ACS)  Phone: (800) ACS-2345 (toll-free hotline) www.cancer.org National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cancer Information Service  Phone: (800) 4-CANCER Phone: 800-422-6237 www.nci.nih.gov American Urological Association http://www.auanet.org

A variety of excellent tests are available to screen for and diagnose prostate cancer. They include: PSA test Digital rectal exam MRI scan Ultrasound CT scan Biopsy PSA Test The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is one of the best ways to screen for prostate cancer. This blood test measures a protein made by the prostate

If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is important to know just how far the disease has progressed. This is determined by evaluating the stage of the cancer. Oncologists (physicians who specialize in the treatment of cancer) have developed several systems to classify the extent of the cancer. This is done by looking at

There are many treatments for prostate cancer. With new knowledge about prostate cancer and new treatment techniques, cure is possible for a large percentage of men with the disease. Treatments include: Watchful waiting Radiation therapy Chemotherapy Cryotherapy Hormone therapy Prostate removal TURP Watchful Waiting In watchful waiting, the prostate cancer is carefully monitored but is not