Prostate cancer is cancer that begins in the prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system. While most prostate cancers are slow growing, recent studies have indicated that the more aggressive forms of prostate cancer may be on the rise....
Appraising the European randomized study of screening for prostate cancer: What do the results mean?doi:10.4103/1008-682X.142131Dragan Ilic
Doctors don’t know how long hormone therapy works to keep prostate cancer in check. So, while you take it, your doctor will regularly draw blood to check your PSA levels. Undetectable or low PSA levels usually mean that the treatment is working. If your PSA levels go up, it’s a sign...
Many people with prostates have cancer cells in their prostate that never grow into a tumor or spread. If your pathologist finds cancer cells in your biopsy, they will use the Gleason Grading System to grade the cancer cells based on how much like healthy cells they look. On your pathology...
Changes in body shape mean you may gain 15 or more pounds during puberty. Some weight gain during puberty is needed for normal growth. If you feel you are gaining too much weight, talk to a healthcare provider. Eat healthy foods and exercise regularly to help you stay at the right weight...
We provide additional cover for carcinoma in situ of the breast (treated by surgery) and low grade prostate cancer (requiring treatment). This means if you meet our definitions we'll pay out 25% of your original amount of cover up to a maximum of £25,000. This benefit does not affec...
Eventually, such toxins cause damage at the cellular level and lead to diseases like cancer. When smoked foods are cooked at high temperatures, the nitrates are converted to the much more dangerous nitrites. [Note: By pickled foods we don’t mean the fermented foods you make at home.] Soda...
For example, cancer may be found at an earlier age than expected. Breast cancer may be found in both breasts in one person. One woman may also develop both breast and ovarian cancer. Breast cancer may occur in male members of your family. HBOCS does not mean you will definitely develop ...
Common Blood Tests And What They Mean The following are the common blood tests and what they mean: Full Blood Count (FBC) or Complete Blood Count (CBC) This is a blood test to check your blood count. This is perhaps one of the most commonly-used blood tests in the world. ...
In these cases, low ALP activity may be associated with poorlydifferentiated cancer cells, which grow and spread more quickly.9 What Does a Medical Pathologist Do? Summary Low alkaline phosphatase can be caused by a variety of conditions, including malnutrition, celiac disease, aplastic anemia, and...