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Conditions with Similar Symptoms
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
In up to half of men in their 40s, the prostate begins to enlarge through a process of cell multiplication called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The symptoms of BPH can mirror late-stage prostate cancer because the enlarging inner portion of the prostate puts pressure on the urethra, which can potentially cause urinary problems. About 80% of men eventually develop enlarged prostates, but only some experience significant sympt...
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Expert & Community Posts
Do I Need My Entire Prostate Treated?
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert...discussing my previous entry about cryoablation for prostate cancer. If you recall, I mediated... Read more »
Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
By Marc Greenstein , Health ExpertThere are many options to treat prostate cancer that has not spread to other organs in the body.... Read more »
Finasteride, Prostate Growth... and Cancer Risk
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...has significant implications for men at risk for prostate cancer and men with enlarged... Read more »
Everything You Wanted to Know about Prostatitis...
By Donald Feeney, MD , Health ExpertProstatitis often occurs in young to middle-aged men, and is one of the most common causes of... Read more »
What Does Prostate Size Mean?
By Jay Motola , Health ExpertPatients are often confused about the prostate, the walnut sized gland that surrounds the urethra. ... Read more »
Health Guide
Acute Prostatitis: An Overview
Acute prostatitis is an infection of the prostate gland in young or middle age men. Just for review, the prostate gland is a chestnut sized glandular organ located in men at the entrance/exit of... Read more »PSA Test: How it Works and What Your PSA Level Means
What Does PSA Mean?PSA is a blood test that is commonly used to help predict the presence of prostate cancer. It stands for Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and refers to a protein first identified... Read more »Chronic Prostatitis: An Overview
...vague and poorly understood condition that affects many men, usually in young or middle age. The prostate gland is a chestnut-shaped glandular tissue surrounding the connection of the outlet of... Read more »Prostate Biopsy: What to Expect
How is a Prostate Biopsy Performed? Transrectal biopsy of the prostate is performed as an outpatient in an office setting. After the patient has undergone a blood test to ensure that there is no... Read more »How to Use This Site
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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 »
Related News
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GPS for Prostate Cancer
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Radiation Seed Implant Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer Death
March 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Radiation seed implants (brachytherapy) may be the best option for men with prostate cancer. New research from Case Western... Read summary »
Eat Fish to Prevent Advanced Prostate Cancer
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