What Is The Function Of The Prostate Gland
Health Encyclopedia: Prostate Cancer Introduction
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Introduction
Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that arises in the prostate gland. As with any cancer, if it is advanced or left untreated in early stages, it can eventually spread through the blood and lymph fluid to other organs. Fortunately, prostate cancer tends to be slow growing compared to other cancers. As many as 90% of all prostate cancers remain dormant and clinically unimportant for decades. This high incidence of latent or incidental malignancy is unique to the prostate gland. Most...
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Expert & Community Posts
Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert...urinary control and 6) quicker return to normal daily functions. Urologists are seeing a... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Watchful Waiting and Cryotherapy
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert...will have a varying effect on a patient's erectile function. Once again, this all depends on... Read more »
Can Enlarged Prostate Occur in a Young Man?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...it be prevented? Prostate enlargement is a function of aging- the older you are, the more... Read more »
Radiation Beam Therapy: Treating Prostate Cancer and Minimizing ED
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert...structures, and thus minimize the likelihood of erectile dysfunction. The bladder, rectum and... Read more »
How to discuss ED with your doctor - and what to expect when you do.
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...see the doctor, even more so if it involves sexual functioning. However, you know your sex life... Read more »
Health Guide
Chronic Prostatitis: An Overview
...outlet of the urinary bladder and the urethra or urine tube that carries the urine to the outside. Its function is to produce much of the fluid in semen. Chronic prostatitis may best be... Read more »Erectile Dysfunction and Disability
...up" seminal fluid. Semen is made of sperm from the testicles and fluid from the seminal vesicles and prostate. The seminal vesicles produce about 70 percent of the seminal fluid, which activates... Read more »The Prevalence and Types of Sexual Dysfunction in People With Cancer
...interpersonal, and behavioral dimensions. It is important to recognize that a wide range of normal sexual functioning exists. Ultimately, sexuality is defined by each patient and his/her partner... Read more »Introduction to Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
...is called the transition zone. The entire prostate gland is surrounded by a dense, fibrous capsule.Functions of the Prostate Gland. The prostate gland provides the following functions:The... Read more »Complications of Enlarged Prostate
...abnormal urination, while other men seek relief from mild symptoms. BPH does not appear to impair sexual function. Problems with urination, however, can be very distressing and severely affect... Read more »Images
Medications
...prostate specific antigen-PSA levels, liver and kidney function tests, complete blood counts)... Read more »
...hematocrit, hemoglobin, testosterone blood levels, liver function tests, prostate exams) should... Read more »
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