Prostate cancer affects 1 in 6 American men. If prostate cancer is caught in its early stages, most men will not experience any symptoms. Some men, however, may experience symptoms that might indicate the presence of prostate cancer such as frequent urination, especially at night; difficulty in starting urine flow or holding it back; a weak or interrupted flow of urine, a painful or a burning sensation; difficulty getting an erection; blood in the urine or semen; painful ejaculations; or a ...

By: Dean Iggo What is prostate cancer? This is a question many people have asked themselves after they, like millions of others, have been diagnosed by their doctors with the problem. An answer to the question of “What is prostate cancer” isn't an easy one either. Defining the Disease The first step to finding the answer to this fairly common question is to understand the basic nature of the disease. Prostate cancer is a growth of abnormal cells in the prostate gland. It can be ca...

Whether a therapeutic technique is the best prostate cancer treatment for a patient depends on various factors. In selecting the treatment, a patient and his doctor should take into consideration the patient's age and expected life span, the stage and grade of the cancer, possible side effects and other health problems that the patient might have. One of the best prostate cancer treatment techniques, particularly for older men and those who suffer from other serious illnesses, is the expec...

Prostate cancer is a serious affliction that affects upwards of 200,000 men each year. Risk factors for prostate cancer can include age, race and health history. If diagnosed with prostate cancer your treatment options will be determined by these factors. Just like with any other form of cancer, the best prostate cancer treatment is available at the early stages. Once diagnosed with prostate cancer, two main options will be presented. Choices are either surgery or radiation. Neither trea...

by Dean Iggo Prostate cancer is a serious affliction that affects upwards of 200,000 men each year. Risk factors for prostate cancer can include age, race and health history. If diagnosed with prostate cancer your treatment options will be determined by these factors. Just like with any other form of cancer, the best prostate cancer treatment is available at the early stages. Once diagnosed with prostate cancer, two main options will be presented. Choices are either surgery or radiatio...

Australian researchers say they've found a new marker for identifying aggressive prostate cancer. "Men who have low levels of a marker called AZGP1 in the prostate at the time of [prostate removal] surgery have a greatly increased risk of developing metastatic cancer," Sue Henshall, leader of the prostate cancer research group at the Garvan Institute in Sydney, said in a prepared statement. "This means two things: that these men could benefit from more aggressive treatment such as radio...

by James Witman No matter how physically healthy or unhealthy you are, if you're a man over the age of forty-five, there is a 50 percent chance you have prostate enlargement. Doctors call it benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). That's right... a 50% chance! The symptoms of an enlarged prostate are often painful, embarrassing, and frustrating. The most common symptoms are: * A frequent and often urgent need to urinate * A frustrating inability to completely empty the bladder * A w...

Prostate biopsy need not be the painful ordeal that many men anticipate, according to findings presented at the annual meeting of North Central Section of the American Urological Association in San Diego Typically, local anesthetic has been injected between the prostate base and seminal vesicle where the neurovascular bundle lies. Age, prostate volume, body mass index, inflammation and presence of cancer were not predictive of the level of pain experienced. However, injecting lidocai...

The discomfort and embarrassment of a enlarge prostate affects 60% of men between the ages of 40 and 60. Up to 80% of those who are 80 years old. A enlargement of this gland puts pressure on your urethra. This results in problems when you urinate.(Increasing in a need to urinate more frequently and leaving you with a strange feeling that you haven't urinated or emptied your bladder at all.) Zinc is an essential for prostate health. Studies have shown that taking zinc supplements reduces th...

Author David Silva Here's something you need to understand: even though you may be feeling healthy, it may not be an accurate measure of your actual health. Why? Because there are a number of conditions which remain silent until the disease is finally diagnosed. This is why it's essential for every individual to receive regular health screenings. Early detection can help minimize many illnesses. Health screening guidelines differ according to age, gender, race and environment. In this a...