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Prostate Issues: 10 Things to Do Next

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... Read moreChevron
posted 09/23/2010, comment (1)|
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Sensitive Talk: Telling Family, Friends, and Children About Prostate Issues

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... Read moreChevron
posted 08/31/2010, comments (0)|
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Prostate Cancer Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments

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... Read moreChevron
posted 07/29/2010, comments (0)|
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What is Prostatitis and How Can It Be Treated?

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... Read moreChevron
posted 07/13/2010, comments (0)|
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Signs of Prostate Problems and What They Can Indicate

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... Read moreChevron
posted 06/18/2010, comments (0)|
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