New treatments for BPH are constantly being developed. As we learn more about the normal development of the prostate gland and how its growth is controlled, our improved understanding can be better applied as to how best to inhibit prostate cell multiplication. The problems of BPH may be completely eliminated at some time in the […]
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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
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to prostate enlargement. Q: Can my prostate enlargement turn into prostate cancer? A: There is no relationship between BPH and a cancerous growth in the prostate gland. These two types of growth occur in different ways and one cannot lead into the other. However, it is possible for BPH and
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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
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to prostate enlargement. An enlarging prostate gland can squeeze against the urethra and, in some cases, constrict the neck of the bladder. This can cause problems with the flow of urine. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition. The prostate normally increases in size as men age. The incidence of BPH rises
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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
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to prostate enlargement. Alpha blocker: A drug that blocks the effects of impulses sent by certain fibers in the nervous system. Balloon urethroplasty: A method of widening a narrowed portion of the urethra by threading a narrow tube into the urethra and inflating a balloon at its tip when it
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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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Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate gland. The prostate, a gland found only in males, is located under the bladder and in front of the rectum. Cancer is a disease in which cells grow out of control within the body, invading and destroying tissues and organs. The prostate gland surrounds the neck of the
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The exact causes of prostate cancer are unknown. However, research aimed at understanding how cancer cells start to grow and spread may indicate some contributing factors. These factors include: Testosterone Age Heredity Genetics Diet Testosterone Testosterone, the male hormone, does not cause prostate cancer but is known to feed its growth. Therefore, prostate cancer treatments
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