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| | Sloan-Kettering - Prostate Cancer |
 | | Memorial Sloan-Kettering's approach to treatment is based on a dynamic model of prostate cancer, in which physicians define therapeutic goals for each patient at the time of diagnosis and then redefine these goals as the disease unfolds. | | | Over the past two decades, new techniques to diagnose prostate cancer early in its progression have boosted the survival rate for men with all stages of prostate cancer from 67 percent to 92 percent. | | | In this section, you can find information about our expertise in treating patients with prostate cancer, the services we offer patients with this condition, and prostate cancer research under way here. |
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| | PROSTATE CANCER OVERVIEW |
| | Prostate cancer does not produce any obvious symptoms in its early stages, which is one reason why regular physical exams are so important. | | | The cancer may escape during surgery, or part of it may be left behind. | | | Hormone therapy is usually the first line of treatment for advanced cancer. |
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| | Prostate cancer |
| | Prostate cancer is treated with external and internal (implant) radiation. | | | The condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and although it is not cancer, surgery may be needed to correct it. | | | Choosing the most appropriate cancer treatment is a decision that ideally involves the patient, family, and health care team. |
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| | Prostate Cancer Therapy |
| | This technique was developed as an alternative to surgery for patients who have recurrent cancer in the prostate after radiation treatments. | | | Hormones, which are often used to treat prostate cancer, can be administered by your internist, urologist, radiation oncologist or medical oncologist. | | | A skilled and experienced surgeon may be able to preserve sexual function in 50 percent to 90 percent of patients by successfully using this procedure. |
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| | overview of prostate problems |
| | This treatment is often used for prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. | | | Radiation therapy sometimes is beamed into the prostate from outside the body. | | | Treatment for prostate cancer works best when the disease is found early. |
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http://www.seekwellness.com/prostate
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| | Prostate Cancer |
| | Hormone therapy is used for treating advanced or metastasized prostate cancer. | | | Because orchiectomy is irreversible, about 75% of patients with advanced prostate cancer choose drug therapy to block androgens. | | | Because the prostate enlargement in BPH is affected by testosterone, many men are concerned that it may be related to prostate cancer. |
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| | M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Prostate Cancer |
| | When prostate cancer is found early, there is nearly a 100% chance for cure. | | | Watch an online video to learn more about prostate cancer and how it can affect you. | | | Learn about our open prostate cancer clinical trials by searching our online database. |
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http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/prostate
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| | Cancer - Prostate Cancer Fact Sheet 2003 - Prostate Cancer: The Public Health Perspective |
| | The Michigan Cancer Control Initiative/Prostate Cancer Awareness Program is developing and testing public education materials designed to increase awareness of prostate health, prostate cancer, and early detection options. | | | This research is examining the relationship between what primary care physicians report telling their patients about prostate cancer prevention and how patients perceive these messages. | | | CDC and the states recognize that a coordinated, comprehensive approach to cancer prevention and control is essential in order to maximize the impact of limited resources and more readily achieve desired outcomes. |
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| | Prostate Cancer |
| | If the biopsy shows cancer, your provider may do imaging tests, such as x-rays and bone scans, to see if the cancer has spread and help decide how to treat it. | | | Prostate Cancer Education (Developed by U-M Urologic Oncologists) | | | For this reason, health care providers do not always agree about when PSA tests should be done. |
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| | Nutrition2000 - Prostate Health Alternatives - Prostate Cancer Facts - Client Testimonials |
| | At least talk to us and see for yourself if there isn’t hope, see for yourself if others just like you haven’t found something outside of mainstream medicine that works as well or much better, at a fraction of the cost and none of the pain. | | | Prostate Health pH Levels PC Hope Prostate Assessment Client Testimonials Press Releases Prostate Cancer | | | You should keep in mind that your doctor stands to make tens of thousands of dollars from your cancer. |
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| | Prostate Cancer - Urologychannel |
| | African American men have the highest incidence of prostate cancer, and Asian and Native American men have the lowest incidence. | | | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation | | | Prostate cancer confined to the gland often is treated successfully. |
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http://www.urologychannel.com/prostate/cancer/index.shtml
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| | National Cancer Institute - Prostate Cancer Home Page |
| | Ways to look for specific cancer clinical trials. | | | Information related to cancer incidence, mortality, and survival | | | Managing side effects and complications caused by cancer and its treatment. |
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| | Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education & Support Network |
| | Raise Awareness: Order your prostate cancer blue wristband and NEW hat today! | | | Prostate cancer is often misspelled or mispronounced “prostrate cancer” — delete the ‘r’ for correct usage | | | Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network is a 501-c-3 nonprofit, grassroots organization started in 1990 by prostate cancer survivors for prostate cancer patients, survivors, their spouses/partners and families. |
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| | Prostate diseases, cancer, enlargement, prostatitis, and treatments |
| | Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer (excluding skin cancer) among American men. | | | Did you know that prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer (excluding skin cancer) diagnosed in American men? | | | Learn more about what the prostate is, about diseases of the prostate and about treatment options. |
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| | Prostate cancer - MayoClinic.com |
| | In fact, the possible consequences of treatment for prostate cancer — which include bladder control problems and erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence &; can be a great concern for some men. | | | Successful treatment of cancer that has spread beyond the prostate gland is more difficult. | | | But treatments exist that can help control prostate cancer. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prostate-cancer/DS00043
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| | UM CCC Urologic Oncology Program Home |
| | Kidney cancer patients may be overtreated, U-M study finds | | | Learn about Cancer: Up to date information on treatment. | | | This site is a resource for urologic cancer (such as prostate, bladder, kidney and testes) related information pertaining to diagnosis, staging, treatment options, specialists, investigational studies and current research. |
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| | Cancer - Prostate Cancer Control Initiatives |
| | Informed decision making occurs when an individual understands the nature and risks of prostate cancer; the risks, benefits, and alternatives to screening; participates in decision making at a level he desires; and makes a decision consistent with his preferences and values, or defers the decision to a later time. | | | Through prostate cancer control initiatives, CDC provides the public, physicians, and policymakers with the information they need to help make informed decisions about the potential risks and benefits of prostate cancer screening and follow-up. | | | 190,096 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2002.* |
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| | The Prostate Cancer Charity - Front Page |
| | An overview of the British Association of Urological Surgeons Guidelines for the Management of Metastatic Prostate Cancer. | | | © 2006 The Prostate Cancer Charity (Reg.1005541) | | | On November 3rd we published the results of a massive national survey of the care of men with prostate cancer. |
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