Dear Dr. Motola,
Can you still have bone pain even if your PSA is 0 and you are on Lupron?
With a PSA of 0 while being maintained on Lupron it is not likely to have bone pain from metastatic prostate cancer. Bone pain can be multifactorial and may not be related to prostate cancer. If you previously had metastatic disease to... Read more
Dear Dr. Motoloa,
Can anal intercourse harm an enlarged prostate?
The physical act of anal intercourse should not theoretically have any harm on the prostate. The act of anal intercourse can cause some minor trauma to the prostate that could result in hematospermia (blood in the semen). However this is usually self limited and... Read more
Dear Dr. Motola,
In 1971 I boarded a ship that had sailed and anchored in Viet Nam waters that had been heavily sprayed with agent orange. I lived aboard the ship for three years, eating food and drinking water that was processed from those waters.
It has been proven that agent orange causes many cancers and that ships that sailed in those... Read more
Dear Dr. Motola,
What causes the prostate to enlarge in a man who is only 35 years of age? How can it be prevented?
Prostate enlargement is a function of aging- the older you are, the more likely that you are going to develop an enlarged prostate. Prostate growth is controlled by testosterone and some of its metabolic... Read more
Dear Dr. Motola,
Can erectile dysfunction be a symptom of prostate cancer?
My husband is experiencing a few issues. He has blood in his urine, erectile dysfunction, and the urge to empty his bladder but cannot fully empty it. He is 53 years old and very fit. He is not overweight, exercises regularly, and does not smoke or drink. He recently... Read more
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