Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the prostate gland, a gland near the base of the penis that produces part of the fluid in semen.
Prostate cancer is common, but not always dangerous. When cells in the prostate become cancerous (malignant), they first form small islands of cancer that are confined to the prostate. This localized form of cancer affects about one-third of men as they grow older. In many cases, it takes years, or even decades, for this...
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Dear Dr. Motola, I underwent brachytherapy and HDR treatments for advanced prostate cancer 16 months ago. This past week I've been... Read more »
About once or twice a month, I see a young male in his late teens or early 20s who come to me to evaluate a bump or lesion on his penis.... Read more »
Many men are bothered with urinary problems along with their erectile dysfunction. It has been shown that severe problems with BPH or... Read more »
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Cancer of the penis is cancer that starts in the penis, an organ that makes up part of the male reproductive system. Alternative Names ... Read more »
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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove all or part of the prostate gland, to treat an enlarged prostate.See also:Benign... Read more »
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Penis pain is any pain or discomfort in the penis.Alternative NamesPain - penis; PriapismConsiderationsCommon CausesBladder stoneBites, either human... Read more »
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Treatment choices are generally based on the patient's age, the stage and grade of the cancer, overall health status, and the patient's personal... Read more »
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Curvature of the penis is an abnormal bend in the penis that occurs during erection. It is also called Peyronie's disease. Alternative Names ... Read more »