March 2nd, 2008

A New Drug Can Extend The Life Of Some Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer

Although we are beginning, largely as a result of education, to detect more cases of prostate cancer in their early stages, unfortunately all too many cases are still not being detected until they are quite advanced.

Advanced prostate cancer refers to a cancer which has spread outside of the prostate gland itself and is divided into stage 3 cancer, in which the disease has spread into the pelvic tissue surrounding the prostate gland, and stage 4 cancer, in which the disease has spread, or metastasized, into other areas of the body, typically being carried by the lymphatic system.

January 15th, 2008

Prostate Cancer Treatment For Those With Recurrent Prostate Cancer

Being diagnosed with prostate cancer for the first time will more than likely be traumatic for you and your loved ones, being diagnosed with recurrent prostate cancer can be devastating. Your doctor will prescribe a prostate cancer treatment plan that is designed to help you beat this disease. For those who have recurrent prostate cancer, there are many prostate cancer treatment that your physician may advise you to try.

Radiation Therapy

January 12th, 2008

Terms About Prostate Problems You Should Know

If you or someone you know is experiencing prostate problems, sometimes some of the terms the doctor may use can be either confusing or a term you have never heard before. Boning up on some of the words and phrases the doctor may use concerning any kind of prostate problem can have you prepared.

You will first need to know just what the prostate gland is. It is a gland that is shaped like a walnut that surrounds your urethra just at the neck of your bladder. A prostate helps to supply the fluid that is contained in your semen.


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