Prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms in the early stages. As the malignancy spreads, it may constrict the urethra and cause urinary problems.
On a daily basis, patients ask, “Doctor what are the symptoms of prostate cancer?” When I tell them that most cases of prostate cancer... Read more »
My 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 »
Dear Dr. Motola, Can erectile dysfunction be a symptom of prostate cancer? My husband is experiencing a few issues. He has blood in his... 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 »
One of the outcomes of prostate surgery is erectile dysfunction. So it is a bit alarming that advanced stage (IV) prostate cancer is... Read more »
Young men don't live as long with an advanced prostate cancer diagnosis as older men, a study suggests. An analysis of 318,774 men found that men who... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the prostate gland, a gland near the base of the penis that produces part... 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
There is great uncertainty and controversy over whether the benefits of regular screening for prostate cancer outweigh the risks for most men.... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the injected drug degarelix for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. The drug, which is a... Read more »