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Read moreMy father's case of prostate cancer was discovered by chance: he exhibited no initial symptoms. This is fairly typical in older men, since... Read more »
My father's prostate cancer journey was definitely interesting and one of the big issues he needed to rethink at the time was his diet. He... Read more »
I will now discuss why in some patients with prostate cancer, the nerves can readily be spared during the removal of the prostate and in... Read more »
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One out of six men in the US will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime - that means a lot of men with residual erectile... Read more »
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Other TreatmentsAndrogen Suppression GuidelinesMale hormones (called androgens), particularly testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, determine male... Read more »
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Prevention Although you cannot prevent the prostate from enlarging, you can take measures to reduce your symptoms: Limit your intake of... Read more »
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Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy may be used as an initial treatment for localized prostate cancer. It may also be used as treatment for cancer... Read more »
The term "chronic prostatitis" describes a somewhat vague and poorly understood condition that affects many men, usually in young or middle age. ... Read more »
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NBP; Prostatodynia; Pelvic pain syndrome; CPPS; Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis; Chronic genitourinary pain Treatment Treatment for... Read more »