The prostate is a small organ that sits just beneath the bladder. Its main function is to provide a nourishing fluid that helps transport sperm. As men age, the prostate tends to increase in size. And as the gland enlarges, it can block the flow of urine from the bladder. In plain ...
A“Vaccine” for mCRPC “Sipuleucel-T (Provenge) is the first FDA-approved cancer vaccine to treat solid tumors, and it’s shown to improve survival for those with advanced disease,” says Dr. McKay. Sipuleucel-T stimulates the immune system to recognize and destroy prostate cancer cells more...
Prostate Cancer and What It Means to YouBarton, Latelle
A prostate exam is a screening tool to help your doctor check for signs of prostate cancer. It involves a digital rectal exam (DRE), where a doctor checks for physical changes to your prostate, and a PSA blood test, which measures antigens in your blood that could signal prostate cancer....
Fingering is a low-risk sexual activity, but you should still use safe practices. It’s important to remember that it is possible to passsexually transmitted diseases(STDs) and other infections through fingering. It’s a good idea to wash your hands before you and your partner begin. You ca...
What Exactly Is It? and What Does It Do? If your prostate gland is giving you any trouble you probably have a good idea where it is. Specifically it sits just below your bladder, in front of your rectum. And, it partially surrounds your urethra (the tube that carries urine from your...
The term “pegging” is most commonly reserved to describe the act between heterosexual couples, during which the non-penis owner reverses roles and penetrates the person with a penis. Access to the prostate (the male G-spot) and all of the sensations that can be felt throughout the ...
Explore the risks and side effects of excessive masturbation. Find out how it can affect your health and what steps to take for a balanced life.
Dimpled breast skin (like an orange peel), or a sudden red area on the skin Nipple that looks like it has been pushed inHow is breast cancer diagnosed?Tell your healthcare provider if you have a family history of cancer, especially breast, ovarian, or prostate cancer. Tell your provider ...
What Is BPH? You can do a lot to take care of yourself and give your body what it needs. Still, as you get older, your body changes in ways you can't always control. For most men, one of those changes is that the prostate gets bigger. ...