The possibility of urinary incontinence should be discussed with all men who will be undergoing surgery for the removal of the prostate gland helping them to know what to expect.
Read MoreThere are 4 types of foods that have been suggested showing a possible link to overconsumption of them to prostate cancer. These foods are as follows:
Read MoreA common choice for curing prostate cancer is surgery, especially if the cancer is contained within the prostate and has not spread beyond it. When faced with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, a man will likely have a wide variety of treatment options.
Read MoreLike any person diagnosed with cancer, the ones who tend to manage it best are those who understand their disease in detail, who know what treatment options are available, the stage of their disease, and their prognosis.
Read MoreLet’s take a look at the many functions the prostate gland performs helping keep the male reproductive system up and running:
Read MoreThere is promising news in the world of treating men who have aggressive prostate cancer. Two newly developed cancer drugs have been found to delay the spread of the disease by two years.
Read MoreThere is some evidence that choosing a healthy diet low in fat and full of fruits and vegetables, may contribute to a lower risk of prostate cancer.
Read MoreThe research team analyzed data from 1,100 prostate cancer patients with an average age of 60 at the time of diagnosis who had undergone a radical prostatectomy between 2003 and 2013. Of these men, 34% were obese and 19% had metabolic syndrome, both risk factors for increasing risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Read MoreThe first part of the diagnosis of prostate cancer is for a man to make an appointment with either his primary care physician or a urologist for a PSA blood test also known a prostate specific antigen.
Read MoreHowever, there have been differences of opinion on what age to begin routine screening for prostate cancer. In 2012, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advised against PSA-based screenings for healthy men until the age of 50.
Read MoreHow many men know what the symptoms are for prostate cancer? They should as prostate cancer is considered the second most deadly cancer (after lung cancer) among men in the United States.
Read MoreHere are 7 body positive changes women can encourage men in achieving improving their chances of a healthy, cancer free prostate:
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