After a patient has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and treatment options are discussed, some of the most common concerns of the patient pertain to the side effects or potential complications of the treatments. Patients want to know what bearing the treatments that are commonly used will affect their life as the patient presently knows it. Tremendous trepidation exists, however most of these fears are not based on the actual outcomes that most treatments result in today.
Complication...
I would like to continue reviewing robotic surgery and its advantages to open prostate surgery. One of the main complications from prostate... Read more »
There are many options to treat prostate cancer. These include radical surgery, seed implantation (brachytherapy), external beam radiation... Read more »
You havejust undergone aprostate biopsy and, in most cases, you have tolerated the procedure very well. There may have been some blood in... Read more »
Most patients who have prostate cancer are diagnosed with early-stage disease that is localized to the prostate. These patients are able... Read more »
Prostate cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world and the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Almost a quarter... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cancer - prostate; Biopsy - prostate; Prostate biopsy; Gleason scoreTreatmentThe best treatment for your prostate cancer may not always be clear.... Read more »
A diagnosis of prostate cancer can lead to complicated realizations about therapy, family, health, and the "dark waltz" of prostate cancer treatment.... Read more »
A diet high in fruits and vegetables but low in fat, calcium, and red meat may help prevent prostate cancer, researchers say. Scientists at the... Read more »
Men who have diabetes appear to have a lower risk of prostate cancer, researchers say. A Swedish study of 125,126 diabetic men hospitalized for... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
