Health Expert Jennifer G shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/161969/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/161969/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/161969/index http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/120096/prostate-issues Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:08:00 -0400 Jennifer G You've established that you have a prostate issue, but what else can you do for your overall health?  The initial doctors' visits, testing, diagnosis, and possible treatments are now in motion or complete, but here are some ideas to consider:   Following Up With Doctors   Now is a good time to consider following up with your diagnosing physician, whether it’s your primary care doctor or a urologist, in case you have... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/120096/prostate-issues http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/118933/sensitive-talk Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:19:00 -0400 Jennifer G When my father had his bout with prostate cancer, he was already retired and out of the workforce; telling his immediate family and friends was his main concern. I remember getting the call where he revealed the situation: he explained that his primary care physician had tested him and he had then had a biopsy to confirm the cancer. Having been in the health field, I already knew that prostate cancer is not uncommon in older men, and that the... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/118933/sensitive-talk http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/118048/bph-prostate Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:28:00 -0400 Jennifer G Benign prostatic  hyperplasia, or BPH, is a common phenomenon among older men.  It basically is the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. It's believed that more than half of all men in their 60's experience some sort of enlargement of this gland. The initial growth of the prostate happens in puberty, and a second growth spurt happens at around age 25. Continual growth after this is very common, and problems with growth... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/118048/bph-prostate http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/116921/treatments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:06:00 -0400 Jennifer G My father's case of prostate cancer was discovered by chance: he exhibited no initial symptoms. This is fairly typical in older men, since prostate cancer often grows slowly and causes no problems until it is quite advanced. Regardless, it STILL is a form of carcinoma and there are some more aggresssive forms that can spread rapidly.   The prostate itself is a walnut-shaped gland that encompasses the male urethra and it produces seminal... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/116921/treatments http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/115891/prostatitis Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:19:00 -0400 Jennifer G Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, caused by several factors and resulting in three different conditions.  It is the most common prostate problem in men under the age of 50.   Although its name and symptoms suggest an infection in the prostate gland, about 90% of cases are of the non-infectious variety. Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis is marked by pelvic pain during three out of six months in a six month... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/115891/prostatitis http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/114012/signs-problems Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:36:00 -0400 Jennifer G Sometimes figuring out if you have a prostate problem can be a tricky maze. My own father had NO symptoms, but he was over the age of 70 and his new primary care doctor gave him a blood test as part of a battery of bloodwork. He was quickly diagnosed with prostate cancer. But for many men, trouble with urination and ejaculation and/or pain can signal a prostate problem. Here are the facts:   There are various prostate conditions that may... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/114012/signs-problems http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/112790/fears-prostate Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:35:00 -0400 Jennifer G This is a touchy subject: men often don't care for going to the doctor (in general), so how do they overcome the fear of getting their prostates checked?   I know my own father never much thought about his prostate health and he was examined by mere luck, since he exhibited no signs of a prostate problem.  But what about men who are having issues?   Identifying the Issue(s)   The first step in getting help is to... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/112790/fears-prostate http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/111691/father-prostate Tue, 18 May 2010 17:44:00 -0400 Jennifer G My dad's story isn't unusual, but it's a little scary: his prostate cancer was discovered when he switched doctors. He was seeing the same primary care physician (PCP) for several years, but he didn't love the care he was receiving. Something about the physician seemed off-putting; it could have been the countless patients he accepted and his inability to recapture my dad's case when he came in for appointments. The docotor also seemed a little... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/111691/father-prostate http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/110538/diet-treatment Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:36:00 -0400 Jennifer G My father's prostate cancer journey was definitely interesting and one of the big issues he needed to rethink at the time was his diet. He received a very helpful pamphlet from his urologist as he was undergoing radiation treatments: Eating Hints for Cancer Patients Before, During, and After Treament.   Although my dad is not one for following a strict diet or exercise regimen, he decided to take a look at this information because he was... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/110538/diet-treatment http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/109618/glad Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:53:00 -0400 Jennifer G I've found my way to this forum and I'm so glad to be here. I hafta tell you that it's been a long time coming: my background and my personal situations have all conspired to get me to this moment...     I'm a former ultrasound technologist-turned-freelance health writer. For the past twelve years I have been successfully living with multiple sclerosis and I'm an active patient advocate as well as a volunteer. During my ultrasound... http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/c/161969/109618/glad