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Prostate Cryoablation

I recently attended the Us TOO, prostate cancer support group, meeting at one of our local hospitals. An interesting topic was discussed: cryosurgery. Cryosurgery entails the destruction of tissue, organ or gland using freezing temperatures. A common example of cryosurgery is when a dermatologist freezes a wart on some one's hand to remove... Read moreChevron
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A Close Look at the Medications Used for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Studies of the drug phenoxybenzamine, a non-specific alpha blocker, led to a better understanding of the control of the smooth muscle tone of the prostate and the opening to the bladder, the bladder neck. Alpha blockers cause a relaxation of these structures and therefore permit urine to flow more freely out of the bladder and into the prostatic... Read moreChevron
posted 07/02/2007, comments (0)|
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I AM STILL HERE

At the age of 51 I was diognosed with Prostate cancer, (albeit I turned 52 a month later). My PSA reading was 48, I had a very aggressive tumor, and was told that if I was lucky I would have about 3 to 4 years to live.  I can assure you this was very scary news, and no doubt there are many of you out there who have received similiar... Read moreChevron
posted 06/03/2007, comments (0)|
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How Does Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Affect Me?

The prostate is located immediately beneath the bladder, and surrounds the urethra, the structure that brings the urine from the bladder to outside of the body. It is also located immediately in front of the rectum.   The prostate provides a portion of the fluid that makes up semen. A series of small tubes join together into larger tubes... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2007, comments (0)|
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Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that refers to the enlargement of the prostate, the walnut-sized gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate contributes part of the fluid that semen consists of.  Additionally the prostate encircles the male urethra which is the passageway for urine to flow from the... Read moreChevron
posted 05/08/2007, comments (0)|
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