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Prostate Cancer: Radiation Therapy Options

Radiation therapy is one of the more commonly used methods for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. It involves the use of ionizing radiation to kill the cancer cells.   Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is a radiation technique that focuses very small beams of radiation at a targeted tumor from many different angles. ... Read moreChevron
posted 04/04/2011, comments (0)|
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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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Dealing with Prostate Cancer

In my blog I detail my experiences with prostate cancer, beginning in August 2007. In January 2008 I had a prostatectomy and am now undergoing radiation. My blog details my initial reactions and telling my family, and has evolved to discuss radiation and the effects of this cancer on my sexual and personal life.... Read moreChevron
posted 12/19/2008, comments (0)|
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