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Prostate cancer is so common that some experts believe every man would get it if he lived long enough. Studies of autopsies show that most men older...
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Call your doctor immediately if you:Are completely unable to urinate.Have painful urination and a fever higher than , chills, or body aches.Have...
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The exact cause of prostate cancer is not known, but experts believe that your age and family history (genetics) may have something to do with your...
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Hormones are drugs that can affect the growth of prostate cancer cells. Hormone therapy is sometimes used with radiation treatment or surgery to help...
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You can take steps that may lower your chances of getting prostate cancer.11 Eat more low-fat, high-fiber foods, or foods with omega-3 fatty acids...
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Surgery is one of two main treatments for early-stage prostate cancer. Radiation is the other. Surgery may be done to remove the prostate and its...
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Prostate cancer usually doesn't cause symptoms in its early stages. When there are symptoms, they may include:Having difficulty starting your urine...
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Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in a man's prostate gland. The prostate sits just below the bladder. It makes part of the fluid for...
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Almost all prostate cancers are discovered in their early stages, and the 5-year survival rate is almost 100% when the cancer is found at an early...
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Yes. Two tests can be used to detect prostate cancer in the absence of any symptoms. One is the digital rectal exam (DRE), in which a doctor feels...
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The diagnosis of prostate cancer can be confirmed only by a biopsy. During a biopsy, a urologist (a doctor who specializes in diseases of urinary...
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An important risk factor is age; more than 70 percent of men diagnosed with this disease are over the age of 65. African American men have a...
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Prostate cancer often does not cause symptoms for many years. By the time symptoms occur, the disease may have spread beyond the prostate. When...
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Choosing a treatment option involves the patient, his family, and one or more doctors. They will need to consider the grade and stage of the cancer...
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As men get older, their prostate may grow bigger and block the flow of urine or interfere with sexual function. This common condition, called benign...
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