Nonsurgical Treatment Of Prostate Cancer
Health Encyclopedia: Prostate Cancer Resources
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Resources
- www.cancer.gov -- National Cancer Institute
- www.cancer.org -- American Cancer Society
- www.asco.org -- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- www.prostatecancerfoundation.org -- Prostate Cancer Foundation
- www.pcacoalition.org -- National Prostate Cancer Coalition
- www.urologyhealth.org -- Urology Health
- www.nccn.org -- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate -- CDC Cancer Prevention and Control
- www.psa-rising.com -- PSA Rising: Prostate Cancer Survivor Info
- www.ustoo.org -...
Expert & Community Posts
Are There Signs That I Have Prostate Cancer?
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert...asked me if there were any symptoms associated with prostate cancer. Symptoms of prostate... Read more »
Prostate Cancer and Erectile Dysfunction
By healthgal , Health Expert...So it is a bit alarming that advanced stage (IV) prostate cancer is being diagnosed in younger... Read more »
Rethinking Age-Related Treatment
By Christopher Lukas , Health ExpertEver since I started learning about prostate cancer, which was when I was diagnosed five years... Read more »
PSA Screening of Informed Patients
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert...antigen (PSA) blood screening test for detecting prostate cancer and how often it should be... Read more »
The Effect of Cholesterol on Your Prostate
By Dr. Kang , Health ExpertProstate cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world and the second leading cause of cancer... Read more »
Health Guide
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 »Complications of Enlarged Prostate
...stream and larger prostates are at higher risk for urinary retention. Click the icon to see an image of prostate cancer.Prostate CancerDebate is ongoing over whether BPH and prostate cancer have... Read more »Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
The major risk factors for prostate cancer include genetic, dietary, and environmental factors that effect male hormones (androgens) and make a man more susceptible to this... Read more »Radiation Treatments for Prostate Cancer
...radiationBrachytherapyBoth treatments have generally equal success rates. Research presented at the 2006 Prostate Cancer Symposium indicated that the two therapies work equally well for treating... Read more »Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Long-Term Complications
...biologic differences after the procedure that might explain such relief.Prostate and Testicular CancerProstate Cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death among... Read more »Images
Medications
...affect the results of the blood test used to detect prostate cancer (prostatic-specific antigen... Read more »
...(e.g., certain types of metastatic breast cancer, prostate cancer) and other conditions as... Read more »
... sometimes with radiation treatments to treat prostate cancer. Flutamide belongs to a... Read more »
... of the testicles) or other medications to treat prostate cancer. Nilutamide belongs to a... Read more »
...(LEW-pro-lide)Uses Leuprolide is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is not... Read more »
Related News
GPS for Prostate Cancer
May 05, 2008SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- When a prostate shifts during radiation treatment for prostate cancer, technicians run the risk of missing the... Read summary »
Aspirin may Alter Cancer Test
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's often said people should take an aspirin a day for their health. But while aspirin may help your heart, new research... Read summary »
Radiation Seed Implant Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer Death
March 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Radiation seed implants (brachytherapy) may be the best option for men with prostate cancer. New research from Case Western... Read summary »
Eat Fish to Prevent Advanced Prostate Cancer
April 06, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For the first time, researchers have found something that can protect against advanced prostate cancer, and it's as simple as... Read summary »
Motivation for Prostate Screening
December 17, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Men may have new reason to think twice before complaining about being nagged by a significant other. There is a strong link... Read summary »
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