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Types of Cancer
> Prostate Cancer
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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| New Marker Study may Identify Prostate Cancer Despite Negative Biopsy
- A new marker study targeting a nuclear structural protein associated with prostate cancer may help determine whether or not an individual has developed the disease, especially among those with elevate ...
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| Some Men with Low PSAs Have Prostate Cancer
- Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men in the United States. It is estimated that more than 200,000 patients will be diagnosed with the disease in 2004, and about 30,000 ...
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| Family History Remains The Strongest Risk Factor For Prostate Cancer
- March 10, 2004 -- Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 200,000 patients will be diagnosed with ...
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| Overview
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What Is Prostate Cancer: An Overview
- Prostate cancer is the second most common type of malignancy among men in the United States, next only to superficial skin cancers. It is also the second most frequent cause of death due to cancer am ...
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What You Need To Know About Prostate Cancer
- This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet contains important information about cancer of the prostate. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in the United States (other than ski ...
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Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer
- Medical researchers have identified a number of factors that increase the risk of prostate cancer, the most common being age. Other factors are family history, race, nationality, diet, physical inact ...
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Who Is At Risk For Developing Prostate Cancer
- Many factors increase the likelihood of developing prostate cancer.
Age: Over 80% of all prostate cancer patients are older than 65. It is known that the chance of developing prostate cancer is ...
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| Screening, Diagnosis, and Staging
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Beyond PSA tests: The Biopsy
- A high PSA level may lead doctors to recommend a prostate biopsy to determine the presence of cancer.
In a biopsy, the doctor uses an instrument known as a biopsy gun, guided by TRUS, to insert a c ...
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Early Detection of Prostate Cancer: Digital Examination and Image Studies
- Prostate cancer in its early stages does not usually exhibit symptoms. At an advanced stage, symptoms may include blood in the urine, impotence, or pain in the spine, hips, ribs or the pelvic bone. ...
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How Is Prostate Cancer Staged?
- The extent of prostate cancer is measured by the stages of the disease. The stage of the disease is one of the most important prognostic factors for prostate cancer.
At Stage T1, the tumor cannot ...
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The PSA Blood Test
- A normal prostate gland produces prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, which is usually found in semen but also in the blood, though in smaller amounts. The normal level of PSA in the blood is under 4 ...
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| Management of Prostate Cancer
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Know Your Options: Understanding Treatment Choices for Prostate Cancer
- This year in the United States, almost 180,000 men will be told that they have prostate cancer. After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, a man and his family face several choices regarding treatment. Dec ...
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Treatment of Prostate Cancer: An Overview
- Treatment options
Immediate treatment for prostate cancer is not always necessary, especially in cases of elderly men with low-grade prostate cancer that may grow to significant size only after 10 ...
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Chemotherapy Treatment for Prostate Cancer
- WHAT IS CHEMOTHERAPY?
Chemotherapy involves the use of anti-cancer drugs to treat cancer. Chemotherapy is not recommended for patients with early-stage prostate cancer. It is used when other treatm ...
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Cryosurgery: Kills Prostate Cancer Cells by Freezing
- Cryosurgery (also known as cryotherapy or cryoablation) of prostate cancer involves freezing prostrate gland cells, including cancer cells, until they are destroyed.
Cryosurgery is not usually the ...
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| Prognosis, Rehab, and Support
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Evaluating Prostate Health
- Digital Rectal Examination (DRE). The standard technique for evaluating the health of the prostate is by physical examination called a digital rectal exam (DRE). Typically, a patient is asked to bend ...
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Understanding Prostate Changes: A Health Guide for All Men
- The prostate, scarcely noticed by the public a decade ago, is now in the limelight, featured in thousands of reports in the general press and in medical journals.
Why has interest soared?
There a ...
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Dealing With Cancer Induced Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexual dysfunction refers to a person’s inability to achieve an erection or experience an orgasm, among other sexual problems. It affects a great majority of men who undergo surgery, radiation therap ...
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| Resources to Use
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National Prostate Cancer Coalition
- Organization working to end prostrate cancer. Find information on research and advocacy, ...
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MaleCare
- One of the largest nonprofit prostate cancer support group in the United States. ...
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