Exercise’s remarkable ability to protect the prostate
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A man’s prostate gland lies just below the bladder and has the unique function of producing the fluid which protects and enriches sperm that makes up semen.
PROSTATE HEALTH
Safeguarding sexual relations after prostate cancer
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Whether a man has undergone surgery, hormonal therapy, or radiation therapy for prostate cancer, each of those treatments can have sexual side effects.
Read MoreStudy shows declines in diagnoses of metastatic prostate cancer
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Findings from a recent study presented at the 33rd European Association of Urology Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, revealed some good news for metastatic prostate cancer rates – early detection of prostate cancer (PCa) in the United States has shown a reduction in the number of men diagnosed with metastatic PCa.
Read MoreTreating urinary incontinence after prostate surgery
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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 MoreProstate cancer prevention boosted by choosing healthy foods
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There 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 MoreHealth problems raising risk of prostate cancer return
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The 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 MoreWomen, remind men to love their prostate
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Here are 7 body positive changes women can encourage men in achieving improving their chances of a healthy, cancer free prostate:
Read MoreUnderstanding what an “atypical” prostate biopsy means
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After the prostate is biopsied, the samples will be taken to a laboratory to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
Read MoreDr. David Samadi: Mitt Romney’s prostate cancer prognosis good after successfully treated with surgery
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Former Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, recently announced he had undergone prostate surgery last summer for a slow-growing tumor he was diagnosed with earlier in the year.
Read MoreA closer look at hormonal therapy for prostate cancer
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In other situations, hormones may be given when a person’s body is not producing sufficient amounts for bodily functions to perform normally.
Read MoreProstate cancer support groups benefit men with this disease
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The aim of a prostate cancer support group is to assist men and their families with information about prostate cancer providing intellectual and emotional support to men whether newly diagnosed or are long-term survivors of this disease.
Read MoreKnowing family medical history key to early prostate cancer detection
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It has been known for some time that men with a family history of prostate cancer are at a higher risk of getting it themselves.
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