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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 years old and only complained of occasional urinary frequency. His PSA was obtained during his yearly physical and his prostate exam was unremarkable. As to be expected, he was concerned and asked me if there were any symptoms associated with prostate cancer.
Symptoms of prostate cancer range from nothing to severe back pain and blood in the urine often d...
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Expert & Community Posts
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 »
Prostate Cancer and Erectile Dysfunction
By healthgal , Health ExpertOne of the outcomes of prostate surgery is erectile dysfunction. So it is a bit alarming that... 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 »
IMPACT Your Prostate Cancer
By healthgal , Health ExpertModerate to advanced prostate cancer will nearly always require surgery as part of the treatment... Read more »
It's More Than Medication
By Christopher Lukas , Health Expert...percent of those surveyed were afraid of getting prostate cancer. When you take into account... Read more »
Health Guide
New Early Dectection Method for Prosate Cancer Developed
...research at Johns Hopkins University that has resulted in the development of a new blood test to detect prostate cancer. Urologist Dr. Neil D. Sherman comments on the news and explains what the... Read more »PSA Testing and Screening for Prostate Cancer: When to Start
At What Age Should I Start Getting PSA Tests?The age at which one should first have a prostate cancer screening has been debated. The recommendations of the American Cancer Society are for all... Read more »Prostate cancer: resources
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Alternative Names Resources - prostate cancer Information The following organizations are good resources for information on prostate cancer: ... Read more »How to Use This Site
Welcome to ProstateCommons.Learning that you or someone you love has prostate cancer can be frightening. If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you probably have many questions. That’s... Read more »Images
Medications
... This medication is used to shrink an enlarged prostate in men with a condition called... Read more »
...medication is used to treat the symptoms of a prostate gland condition called BPH (benign... Read more »
...used to treat the symptoms of a condition of the prostate gland called BPH (benign prostatic... Read more »
... of the testicles) or other medications to treat prostate cancer. Nilutamide belongs to a... Read more »
... sometimes with radiation treatments to treat prostate cancer. Flutamide belongs to a... Read more »
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Radiation Seed Implant Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer Death
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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 »
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