Prostate gland and urinary problems
The prostate gland is a male reproductive organ. Many men experience urinary changes as they age, which may be caused by inflammation or enlargement of the prostate gland. Troublesome urinary symptoms are rarely symptoms of prostate cancer. The ... [... more]
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Prostate gland - Better Health Channel.
The three most common forms of prostate disease are non-cancerous enlargement, inflammation and cancer. A man may experience one problem or a combination of two or more problems. Around 25 per cent of men aged 55 years and over have a prostatic ... [... more]
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Prostate cancer testing
Prostate cancer is a malignant lump of tissue that grows in the prostate gland. It generally occurs in men over the age of 65. In two thirds of cases, it is not life threatening. Most men who have prostate cancer die of an unrelated cause. The ... [... more]
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Prostatectomy - for cancer
Radical prostatectomy is one treatment for prostate cancer. This surgery involves removing the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles. Possible side effects of surgery include urinary incontinence and impotence. Radical prostatectomy is one of ... [... more]
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Prostate cancer and the PSA test
A normal prostate gland makes a protein called prostate specific antigen (PSA). Prostate cancer is one condition that can cause large amounts of PSA to leech into the bloodstream. A raised PSA blood level may indicate the possibility of prostate ... [... more]
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Prostatectomy for benign disease
Prostatectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland. It is one option to relieve the symptoms of enlarged prostate or other benign (non-cancerous) prostate disease. Side effects of surgery can include impotence, urinary ... [... more]
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