Prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms in the early stages. As the malignancy spreads, it may constrict the urethra and cause urinary problems.
I was recently evaluating a patient for an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 5.0 ng/ml with no other medical problems. He was 55... Read more »
Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urinary tract and is a fairly common entitiy. Blood can be either gross bleeding (gross... Read more »
Your period is not expected for weeks but you find that you are spotting or bleeding. It is a normal reaction to worry. What could this... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Prostate Cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Prostate CancerProstate cancer usually does not cause any symptoms until it has spread beyond the gland. However, the symptoms... Read more »
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Treating Prostate Cancer A Guide for Men With Localized Prostate Cancer Most men have time to learn about all the options for treating their prostate... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? The kidneys are two bean-shaped, fist-sized, organs below the rib cage in the back, to the right and left of the spine. They serve as the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Prostate Cancer
The first decision in the management of patients with prostate cancer is how aggressively the cancer is to be treated. Aggressive treatment usually... Read more »