exam is a test that checks for earlysigns of prostate cancer. It doesn't reveal cancer, but if the test shows an abnormal result, your doctor will likely need to take a small sample of tissue from your prostate gland (biopsy) for further testing. There are two parts to a prostate exam...
Care guide for Prostate Cancer. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
The prostate wraps around the urethra. An enlarged prostate can press on the urethra. This may cause problems with storing urine or emptying your bladder completely.What are the signs and symptoms of BPH?Urinating 8 or more times each day A feeling of not fully emptying your bladder when you...
Black African or African-Caribbean men are more likely to get prostate cancer than other men. The reason for this is unknown, although it might be linked to genetics.According to published research, the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer is approximately 1 in 8 for White me...
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.This blood test checks the amount of a protein calledPSA,which is produced by prostate cells. Higher levels may be a sign of cancer. By themselves, they are not proof you have prostate cancer. Higher levels could also point to an enlarged prostate or pr...
Since both BPH and prostate cancer lead to increasing levels of PSA, there are concerns PSA screening leads to overdiagnosis and overtreatment. That, in turn, has prompted disagreement among medical professionals about its overall benefits. Tests can sometimes yield a false positive: you suspect ...
Dutasteride and finasteride are generally prescribed for treating prostate enlargement. They help reduce hormone levels, thus, aiding the flow of urine. This limits the risk of one developing a urinary infection which further aggravates an enlarged prostate. Antibiotics. Surgery One option of treating ...
TUMOR antigensPresents information on a study which investigated the prevalence of prostate cancer among men with low prostate-specific antigen levels. Methodology; Results; Practice implications.Alibhai, Shabbir M. H.Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)...
The image was posted by ElasticComputeFarm on Pixabay.Studying in Canada is one of the choices for many Chinese students. However, there are also advantages and disadvantages to studying in Cana…
What does the prostate gland secrete?The Prostate Gland:The prostate gland is roughly the size of a walnut, and it is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate gland is located beneath the bladder, and it surrounds the urethra....