Friday, September, 03, 2010

Prostate Cancer Mechanical Surgery

Clinical trial: Surgery plus meds in localized prostate cancer

October 03, 2008
This is a study to determine if the chemotherapy medications docetaxel, leuprolide, and goserelin are effective when given before surgery in patients with high-risk localized prostate cancer. This national study is currently recruiting patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert

... There are many options to treat prostate cancer that has not spread to other organs in the... Read more »

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Incontinence after Prostate Cancer Surgery - How Long Will It Last?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...patients who have undergone radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer . Improvement in urinary... Read more »

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Diabetes, Obesity and Prostate Cancer: Is Surgery Still an Option?
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert

...So, let's go back to our 60 year old man with early prostate cancer and diabetes. Certainly, he... Read more »

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Prostate Cancer Surgery and Erectile Dysfunction
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...without the use of medicines. Finally, the extent of prostate cancer and the surgeon's ability... Read more »

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Who Should Have Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer?
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert

...operation. Once a man is diagnosed with localized prostate cancer they should have a lengthy... Read more »

Health Guide

Prostate Cancer Surgery
... Surgical procedures have been refined over the years, and many operations for localized low-grade prostate cancer now spare the nerves that control erection. A bilateral nerve-sparing procedure... Read more »
Prostate Cancer
...Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth, called a tumor , of abnormal cells. Prostate cancer is any type of malignant (cancerous) growth in the prostate. In the U.S.,... Read more »
Hernia Surgery
...work, weight lifting, or even straining during bowel movements. What type of hernia is it and is surgery recommended? How new is this surgery? Is this the accepted treatment for this... Read more »
Transurethral Resection Of The Prostate (TURP)
...tried to relieve the symptoms? Are there any risks or complications to the wait-and-see policy? Will surgery be recommended? Which type? What is the procedure? Will anesthesia be given? What... Read more »
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
...enlarged may have more blockage and greater problems. It is possible to have prostate enlargement and prostate cancer at the same time, but it is important to remember that prostate... Read more »

Images

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Prostate Cancer Surgery Picture

Diagrams of Prostate Cancer surgery... Read more »

Medications

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... Testosterone, a natural hormone in men, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread.... Read more »

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...pharmacist your medical history, especially of: prostate cancer blood pressure... Read more »

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...especially of: low blood pressure/fainting prostate cancer other prostate/bladder... Read more »

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...pharmacist your medical history, especially of: prostate cancer stomach/intestine... Read more »

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...uncontrolled attacks of deep sleep (narcolepsy) prostate cancer This drug may make... Read more »

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