Physical activity improves prostate cancer prognosis
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one type of therapy all men should embrace where he is in charge with minimal if any side effects – becoming more physically active.
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Major study finds vasectomies safe without raising prostate cancer risk
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New data from a huge systematic review and meta-analysis finds minimal evidence that vasectomies raise the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Read MoreHow prostate cancer affects a man’s sexuality
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Here are two questions men may want answered at the time of diagnosis and during and after prostate cancer treatment. No question should be off limits as a man’s urologist will be able to answer them thoroughly giving him the best advice he needs.
Read MoreButton TURP vs green light laser for enlarged prostate
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common disorders affecting men as they grow older. When that happens, he may also face the decision if he wants to hassle with the side effects of an enlarged prostate or make the decision of choosing a surgery option to eliminate them and possible serious medical complications.
Read MoreStudy says tall men and obese men at greater risk of prostate cancer
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A research team from the University of Oxford wanted to look at the relationship between height, obesity, and prostate cancer grade has found that men who are tall and men who are obese are at a higher risk of high grade prostate cancer and cancer death.
Read MoreSorting out surgical options for prostate cancer
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Getting a second medical opinion is also a consideration many men should use before making the final decision.
Read MoreUse of radical prostatectomy increases dramatically for high-risk prostate cancer
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Clinically localized high-risk prostate cancer and to determine demographic and clinical factors associated with RP.
Read MoreIdentifying Prostate Cancer Genetic Mutations
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You would think we would have gotten further down the road towards identifying specific inherited genes associated with prostate cancer, but the ugly truth is we're often uncertain about what to look for, let alone test for.
Read MoreWhat urologists tell men on how to have a healthy prostate
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The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis and has the important job of producing the fluid that together with sperm cells from the testicles and fluids from other glands makes up semen.
Read MorePectin and Your Prostate
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Natural pectin, you are probably familiar with: It's that sugary carb found in ripe fruits such as berries, peaches and most citrus fruits.
Read MoreFreezing Out Prostate Cancer
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In a procedure known as cryotherapy, extremely cold temperatures are applied to prostate cancer cells to kill them.
Read MoreA New Blood Test for Prostate Cancer
/BRCA genes produce tumor-suppressor proteins. Everything else being equal, these proteins will help repair damaged DNA and so ensure that cells’ genetic material remains stable. The genes are prone to mutation, however, and when that happens, DNA materials might not get repaired. This often leads to cancer.
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