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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatments

Ultrasound prostate treatment may reduce impotence, incontinence risk

May 28, 2009
An experimental ultrasound treatment for prostate cancer may help treat the disease without increasing the risk of impotence and incontinence, researchers say. The high-intensity focused ultrasound heats the prostate in order to kill cancerous cells and tumors, and some researchers are already conducting clinical trials on the device. However, experts caution that the device is still in early stages, and they warn that it may not be right for every patient. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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How Does Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Affect Me?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

The prostate is located immediately beneath the bladder, and surrounds the urethra, the... Read more »

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Preserving Erectile Function During Prostate Cancer Treatment
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

I will now discuss why in some patients with prostate cancer, the nerves can readily be spared... Read more »

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Urethral Strictures and Reconstruction
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola:   My husband is experiencing problems urinating: pain, blood, pressure, etc. ... Read more »

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Bleeding from the Penis: What Can Cause It?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola,   I underwent brachytherapy and HDR treatments for advanced prostate cancer 16... Read more »

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Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary Tract Symptoms
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...follows the surgical treatment of prostate cancer. All treatments for prostate cancer are... Read more »

Health Guide

How to Use This Site
Welcome to Prostate Connections. We’ve designed Prostate Connections around three main areas to make it easier for you to navigate: finding the information you need; managing your condition; and ... Read more »
PSA Test: How it Works and What Your PSA Level Means
What Does PSA Mean?PSA is a blood test that is commonly used to help predict the presence of prostate cancer.  It stands for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and refers to a protein first identified... Read more »
PSA Testing and Screening for Prostate Cancer: When to Start
At What Age Should I Start Getting PSA Tests?The age at which one should first have a prostate cancer screening has been debated.  The recommendations of the American Cancer Society are for all... Read more »
The Prevalence and Types of Sexual Dysfunction in People With Cancer
Sexuality is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon that incorporates biologic, psychologic, interpersonal, and behavioral dimensions. It is important to recognize that a wide range of normal sexual... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Prognosis
PrognosisProstate cancer is the most common male cancer in the U.S. Only lung cancer causes more cancer deaths in American men. The lifetime probability of developing prostate cancer is about 16%.... Read more »

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