Prostate Overview

Encyclopedia: Prostate

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The prostate is a compound tubuloalveolar exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system. Women do not have a prostate gland, although women do have microscopic paraurethral Skene's glands connected to the distal third of the urethra in the prevaginal space that are homologous to the prostate. The prostate differs considerably among species anatomically, chemically, and physiologically. , Posterior: urethra and rectum , Superior: upper surface of urogenital diaphragm and...


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Understanding Prostate Cancer

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Prostate cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum). Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men.

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Prostate Cancer Guide

Mayo ClinicMAYO CLINIC

Being diagnosed with prostate cancer can be scary. It can lead you to fear, panic and hurried decisions. You may feel that you need to make a quick decision and begin treatment right away. But, most prostate cancer is slow growing, so there's usually no need to rush. In this guide, you'll watch a Mayo Clinic urologist answer frequently asked questions about the treatments available for prostate cancer. You'll also see and hear from four men, each of whom chose a different treatment option. See what option(s) best fit you.

Prostate Cancer Guide

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Would kidney stones affect a PSA reading? Would drinking lots of grapefruit juice affect a...
My husband's PSA reading jumped from a 4.2 to a 17 in @ 2 years'...

You should get your parathyroid gland checked out. Your calcium level might be causing the kidney stones.

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i have epididymitus,have had it 7 times, but this time its different,im having more bladder...

i'll answer this one as well :)- infection comes when from some reason a bacteria/virus succeeded in entering your body first defenses and sitting in the epididymis. usually the best...

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I'm a 66 years old man and usually healthy, but in the last few months...

Sounds like you have what's called "benign prostate hypertrophy", which means that your prostates grows and make it difficult for urine to flow. By itself it's not cancer, but prostate...

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Is there only a certain age in which you can feel your prostate, like during...

actually i think it is further up. maybe 2 or 2 1/2 inches. try sticking your index finger or middle finger further up or as far as it goes then...

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What does treatment for prostate cancer consist of, and does it affect a male's ability...
A very close friend of ours has been diagnosed with prostate cancer (it really *isn't*...

It can, but new surgical techniques have reduced the risk. I was diagnosed with it about a year ago, but a second opinion from Johns-Hopkins said no. At...

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  • Prostate Cancer Link between HPV and Prostate Cancer? - 2 replies

    A good friend has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer 25 years after his wife died of Cervical Cancer. It would seem to me that with HPV, that risk also goes onto the man who can develop Prostate

    Aug 06, 2008

  • Prostate Prostate Cancer Screening-credit to CDC - 2 replies

    be offered regular screening tests for prostate cancer. Other medical experts do not recommend screening . To help you decide, lets begin with the basics. The Prostate and Prostate Cancer What

    Feb 28, 2004

  • Prostate Cancer Blood In Urine and Prostate Cancer Dx. - 5 replies

    and was diagnosed five years ago with prostate cancer. He refused surgery and claims he is not in pain. Four a doctor unless I can show him that this could be serious. Is he in the end stages of prostate

    Oct 03, 2007

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Radiation Therapy Slide Show

Mayo ClinicMAYO CLINIC

Radiation therapy treatment planning

This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through the process of planning for radiation therapy. Before you begin external beam radiation treatment, your radiation therapy team carefully plans every aspect of your treatment in a process called radiation simulation. Radiation therapy treatment planning usually involves positioning your body, making marks on your skin and taking imaging scans.

Radiation therapy Slide Show

Fetal Ultrasound

Mayo ClinicMAYO CLINIC

An ultrasound can give you an early glimpse of your developing baby. Learn about it here:

Ultrasounds are performed throughout pregnancy to assess the development of the baby. Take a look at what doctors look for when viewing a fetal ultrasound - the heart, spine, legs, brain, and more. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic contains real ultrasound images.

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Prostate Cancer Quiz: Get the Facts

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If you know the truth about prostate cancer, you can better prevent against developing it.

Prostate Cancer Quiz: Get the Facts