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 […]
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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
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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
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. “Benign” refers to the fact that the growth is noncancerous. The term “prostatic” refers to the prostate gland. “Hyperplasia” describes a condition in which the number of cells in an organ increases, leading to an overall increase in size of the prostate. The
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Growth in the size of the prostate gland is related to: Normal prostate growth during life Sex hormone changes that occur with aging Normal Prostate Growth During Life The prostate gland is highly unusual because it undergoes an increase in size at several stages during most of a man’s life. The first growth phase is
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Although symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland may vary among individuals, the most common ones involve problems with passing urine. A stream of urine that is hesitant before starting, weak in force, or intermittently interrupted while flowing can indicate an enlarged prostate gland. Dribbling, with one drop or less a second, may persist for 10
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Several clinical or laboratory tests can help the urologist: Diagnose the cause of the urinary problem Determine the best course of treatment Blood Tests Generally, the urologist will test your blood to assess kidney function and the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA). PSA is a protein present in the normal prostate gland as well as in
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The effectiveness of the various treatments for BPH is determined by: How well the urine flow has improved A reduction in the number of times or the need to pass urine In general, the results from surgical treatments have been significantly better than those from medical treatments. Your doctor can help you determine which treatment option is best
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The right treatment depends on the severity of a man’s symptoms. If Your Symptoms Are Mild Individuals with mild symptoms of BPH usually elect “watchful waiting,” which is careful monitoring without active treatment. About a third of all patients with mild symptoms improve on their own, without any other treatment, when followed with the watchful
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Following surgery, the body needs time to recover. You can expect the following: Blood may appear in the urine. This blood should gradually disappear as the urethra mends. You may experience a sense of urgency to urinate, even as the flow of urine is more vigorous and steady. The experience should lessen over time, although
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All medical and surgical treatments involve some risk. This is especially true for surgical procedures such as TUIP, TURP, and open prostatectomy. Impotence Following surgery for BPH, the incidence of impotence can range between four and 30 percent, depending on the surgical technique employed. Impotence means an inability to achieve or maintain an erection. Following surgery for
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The treatments for BPH do work. Many men are cured of their symptoms, but some require re-treatment. BPH that creates urinary symptoms can be treated by numerous medical procedures and minimally invasive surgical options. Today, open surgery is no longer necessary in most cases. The array of medical and surgical techniques allows better choices that
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