There are no warning signs of earlyprostate cancer. You can’t feel the growing tumor pushing against anything else, so there’s nopain. You can have the disease for years and not know it. That’s why regular prostate cancer screenings are so important. If you’re a Black man, early ...
The increase in prostate cancer diagnosis over recent years can be attributed to prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing which allows for widespread screening. This coupled with repeatedprostate biopsyin the event of elevated PSA levels has allowed for early diagnosis and rapid commencement of treatment...
Prostatecanceris cancerof prostate gland. The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland present only in men, found in the pelvis below the bladder. The prostate gland wraps around the urethra (the tube through which urine exits the body) and lies in front of the rectum. The prostate gland sec...
Prostatecanceris cancerof prostate gland. The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland present only in men, found in the pelvis below the bladder. The prostate gland wraps around the urethra (the tube through which urine exits the body) and lies in front of the rectum. The prostate gland sec...
Prostate cancerLower urinary tract symptomsEarly detectionSymptomsIf rates of earlier diagnosis are to improve, we call for strong clear messaging that prostate cancer is a silent disease especially in the curable stages and men should come forward for testing regardless of whether or not they have ...
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Prostate cancerwhich is a malignant tumor of the prostate gland and is the most serious prostate problem. The different prostate problems often present in a similar manner, especially in the early stages, with varying degrees ofurinary problemsandurinary paincommonly reported. Imaging studies, like ...
Recently, the overall 5-year survival rates for all stages of prostate cancer have increased from 69% to nearly 100%. This change is a result of early detection and better treatment methods, in particular minimally invasive robotic surgery. The main function of the prostate is to produce semen...
Thanks to advances in screening, early detection and treatments options, many kinds of cancer are more treatable than ever. This is especially true when they are diagnosed in their earliest stages. However, living with cancer, especially during treatment, can be challenging. The NCI recommends eati...
While prostate cancer is often asymptomatic, it’s important to be aware of potential early warning signs that may warrant further medical evaluation. However, these can also be warning signs of BPH, a prostate, or bladder infection. So if you do have any of these symptoms, don’t panic,...