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| | Prostate gland enlargement |
 | | During surgical treatments for an enlarged prostate, a small sample of your prostate generally is taken by your doctor and examined by a pathologist for possible cancer. | | | The needles are inserted into your prostate by maneuvering the catheter. | | | The size and shape of an enlarged prostate is critical to the success of microwave therapy. |
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| | How I Do It |
| | The treatment of choice for confined prostate cancer is radical prostatectomy in appropriate surgical candidates (4). | | | Several authors have stated that in the absence of effective therapy for large-volume prostate cancer, new and innovative combined-treatment approaches need to be investigated (7,10). | | | Early stage prostate cancer: diagnosis and choice of therapy. |
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http://www.prostatepointers.org/prostate/lee/big/lee3.html
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| | Prostate Gland |
| | Prostate surgery (transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP) is still considered the "treatment of choice" by many urologists. | | | Clinical trial of a new drug for treating hypertrophy of the prostate (Permixon). | | | Numerous other open and controlled studies have confirmed its effectiveness as a treatment of BPH (8). |
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http://www.dietweb.com/herbs/prostate.html
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| | Prostate |
| | This enlargement impinges upon the prostatic urethra, leading to the difficulty on urination with hesitency that is typical for this condition. | | | The diagnosis and reporting of adenocarcinoma of the prostate in core needle biopsy specimens. | | | Prostate, needle biopsy with adenocarcinoma, low power microscopic. |
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http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/PROSTATE/PROSTATE.html
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Prostate cancer |
| | In the early stages, surgical removal of the prostate (prostatectomy) and radiation therapy may be used to eradicate the tumor. | | | The advantage of this form of radiation therapy is that the radiation is directed at the prostate with less damage to the surrounding tissues. | | | Radiation therapy is used primarily to treat prostate cancers classified as stages A, B, or C. Whether radiation is as good as prostate removal is a debatable topic, and the decision about which to choose can be difficult. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000380.htm
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| | Prostate Gland |
| | Prostate problems affect 1in 3 men over the age of 50, and just hasn't caught the public's attention to the degree that other cancers have; yet the numbers are staggering. | | | Benign as these physically irritating and socially embarrassing symptons can be, if left unattended, can develop into a serious and potentially cancerous condition. | | | It's vitally important for men of all ages to keep the prostate in good health. |
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| | Prostate Gland Enlargement Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Patient UK |
| | Other surgical techniques are being developed such as microwave shrinkage and laser treatment of the prostate. | | | A doctor may examine your prostate to see how big it is. This is done by a doctor placing a gloved finger inside your anus to feel the prostate from behind. | | | These medicines work by relaxing the muscle tissue of the prostate and at the outlet of the bladder. |
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http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=23068809
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| | The Prostate Gland |
| | Sometimes vigorous Prostatic Massage may expel pus in the tissue fluid which can be produced, and occasionally organisms may be cultured therefrom. | | | Prostate Massage must be done by professional only (urologist)! | | | Also, Urologist can diagnose the Prostate Cancer (PC) or BPH before performing Prostatic Massage. |
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| | Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know -- familydoctor.org |
| | Prostate cancer can be aggressive, which means it grows quickly and spreads to other parts of the body. | | | Surgery or radiation may help treat the more aggressive cancers that are most often found in middle-aged men. | | | One option is "watchful waiting." Watchful waiting means leaving the cancer alone and seeing your doctor regularly so he or she can track the cancer. |
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| | Cancer - Prostate - 2003 Fact Sheet - About the Program |
| | 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. | | | Loma Linda University in California is focusing on prostate cancer screening behaviors among African-American men. |
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http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/prostate.htm
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| | Prostate Gland Enlarged |
| | Most of the drugs prescribed for BPH have been shown to be only marginally effective in treating a prostate problem. | | | A 60-year-old man with prostate cancer, who does NOT have prostate surgery, has a life expectancy of another 16 years, while a 60-year-old man with prostate cancer who DOES have surgery has a life expectancy of another 17 years.(10) Not much in it, is there? | | | This approach, as the name would suggest, means keeping a close eye on any signs of the disease progressing, but holding off on extreme treatments, such as drugs, prostate surgery, and chemotherapy, unless absolutely necessary. |
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http://www.natural-health.co.uk/prostategland.html
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| | Prostate Gland |
| | Another surgical procedure is called transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP). | | | This exam gives the doctor a general idea of the size and condition of the gland. | | | However, the coring action of prostate surgery cuts this muscle as it widens the neck of the |
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http://www.medceu.com/tests/prostate_gland.htm
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| | Guardian Unlimited The Guardian Prostate gland? What's that all about, then? |
| | These, she says, are the "pussy-cats", and make up as many as 80% of all cases of prostate cancer. | | | It is rather baffling, though, that we hear so little about the 10,000 men who lose their lives to prostate cancer in the UK each year. | | | Instead, it gives information to men so that they can choose to have it if they are concerned. |
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,3604,1442927,00.html
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| | Benign prostatic hypertrophy - enlarged prostate gland |
| | A biopsy (samples of the prostate) may be collected using a needle to check for cancerous cells. | | | Work by relaxing the muscles at the neck of the bladder and in the prostate. | | | There are two main classes of drugs that are prescribed for BPH: alpha-blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. |
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http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/BPH.html
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| | Prostate health directory - your source for prostate heath news, resources and information. |
| | AN Albury man in remission from prostate cancer wants to form a support group for men with the disease. | | | Most medical doctors treat an enlarged prostate (BPH) with drugs or surgery. | | | Nature's Prostate Remedy - Discover how a breakthrough combination of three powerful healing herbs can trigger rapid healing of an enlarged or inflammed prostate. |
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http://www.prostatehealthdirectory.com
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| | Alan's Prostate Cancer Information |
| | It includes personal stories of survival with prostate cancer, including my own.There is no guarantee of accuracy of any information, nor any responsibility taken for the use or non-use of any of this information. | | | [ Prostate Brachytherapy ] - [Precision Therapy International - stereotactic radiosurgery] | | | [ Current Clinical Trials in Prostate Cancer ] - [ Human Gene Therapy Trials ] |
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| | Prexamed Prostate Health Supplement |
| | Many dietary supplements for prostate health, such as saw palmetto, only target specific prostate-related issues rather than providing protective benefits for the entire urinary and genital systems like PREXAMED™. | | | A Natural Approach to Maintaining Prostate and Urogenital Health. | | | Inform a health professional before taking this product if pregnant, nursing, taking any prescription medication, or if being treated for a prostate or urogenital-related condition. |
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| | Prostate Gland |
| | Another important anatomic issue concerns the two nerve bundles that control erection that run along the surface of the prostate These nerves can be identified and moved before excising the prostate. | | | In acute prostatitis prostate is VERY TENDER, swollen and boggy. | | | The ICC recommends that physicians consider the following components for a basic diagnostic workup: history; symptoms; physical exam; appropriate labs, such as U/A, creatinine, etc.; and DRE or other evaluation to rule out prostate cancer. |
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| | Avodart |
| | And one of the things your doctor needs to monitor is the size and health of your prostate. | | | That's because an enlarging prostate, if left untreated, can lead to problems that might require surgery. | | | lower your chance for problems like surgery on your prostate |
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| | Prostate Gland Protection and Natural Prostate Health Remedies |
| | Healthy prostate function is something taken for granted in youth but keeping the male endocrine and reproductive system healthy into old age is no accident. | | | My question is this: Why do we often take better care of our cars than our bodies? | | | Prostate gland cancer is a health challenge every many over 40 should take seriously. |
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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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| | Nudels' Distant Energy Healing - For Your Prostate Gland Health |
| | Our distant healing is here to help you to relieve your prostate imbalances and discomfort. | | | We perform our distant energy work, and you feel improvement on the physical level. | | | During many years of our healer's experience, we've achieved great results in alleviating the prostate gland enlargement and its annoying symptoms on the physical level. |
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| | While prostate cancer is uncommon among Japanese in Japan, Japanese in Hawaii have prostate cancer rates intermediate between those in Japan and the high incidence among Hawaiian whites. | | | These hormones are essential in normal prostate development and function; their manipulation is important in prostate cancer treatment and in the development of prostate cancer in experimental animals. | | | Other factors may also be involved in the development of this disease. |
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| | A male baby born today has a 13 percent change of developing prostate cancer at some time in his life, and a 3 percent change of dying from the disease. | | | The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 381,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 1998 and over 41,000 men will die of the disease. | | | Men in their thirties and forties rarely develop prostate cancer, but the incidence increases steadily after the age of fifty five. |
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http://www.allaboutprostate.com/sfprostate/prostate-gland.html
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| | Prostate Gland |
| | The peripheral portion makes up about 70% of the glandular prostate and is the source of most prostate cancer. | | | The central portion makes approximately 25% of the glandular prostate and may be involved with cancer. | | | The average prostate in a patient with prostate cancer is approximately 40 cc in size. |
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| | enlarged prostate gland, solution Proslan |
| | Once you start using these prostate drugs, you will probably need to take them for the rest of your life. | | | More Testimonials from Those seeking Relief from Prostate Problems | | | The only medically approved treatments for prostate gland enlargement and other prostate disorders are prescription drugs and/or invasive prostate gland surgery resulting in a loss of sexual potency and sex drive. |
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| | prostate gland on Encyclopedia.com |
| | Publication: Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients; Author: Nick, Gina L. ; Source: MAGAZINES | | | Balloon dilatation of the urethra and medication with alpha blockers, finasteride (Proscar), and extracts of saw palmetto have joined traditional surgical removal of the prostate (prostatectomy) as therapies. | | | The prostate showdown.(in head-to-head testing, the drug Hytrin is proven to be more effective than Proscar in dealing with enlarged prostate glands, however some urologists consider both drugs useful)(Brief Article) |
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| | As men grow older, bladder function can worsen and the prostate gland may be responsible |
| | Their findings remind patients and their physicians that urination difficulties in men can be better cared for at early onset. | | | Mayo Clinic researchers studying prostate problems in men report in the current issue of the Journal of Urology that as men grow older their bladder function can worsen and the prostate gland may be responsible. | | | Medications and surgical options for treating prostate obstruction can preserve bladder function. |
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| | Cancer - Prostate Cancer Control Initiatives |
| | The CDC analyzed data from the 2000 National Health Interview Survey to explore awareness of the PSA test among African American men aged 45 and older with no history of prostate cancer. | | | Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among U.S. men, after skin cancer | | | CDC developed a Web-based slide presentation, Screening for Prostate Cancer: Sharing the Decision, to help physicians explain prostate cancer and screening to patients more effectively. |
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| | prostate gland - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about prostate gland |
| | Older men may develop benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a painful condition in which the prostate becomes enlarged and restricts urine flow. | | | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. | | | This can cause further problems of the bladder and kidneys. |
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| | The Prostate Gland - Prostate Problems - Prostate Treatment Options |
| | The prostate gland is a vital part of the male reproductive system that serves an important sexual function. | | | Knowing what your prostate gland is, and how it functions will help you understand its importance and why it can cause difficulties when it's not functioning properly. | | | As the prostate gland enlarges, it narrows the diameter of the urethra and puts pressure against the bladder, obstructing the flow of urine, resulting in discomfort and troublesome symptoms. |
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| | Prostate Gland |
| | Actually, aphrodisiacs are in the mind and operate only by the power of suggestion - if at all. | | | It consists of two main zones: the inner zone, which produces secretions to keep the lining of the male urethra moist, and the outer zone, which produces seminal fluids to facilitate the passage of semen into the female. | | | The word, "aphrodisiac," is derived from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and sexual pleasure. |
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| | USATODAY.com - Report: Kerry cured of prostate cancer |
| | Even if the cancer came back, Kerry's doctors and other experts said it could be treated without seriously interfering with Kerry's presidential duties, should he be elected on Nov. 2. | | | "The likelihood that he is going to have a significant problem with this cancer is infinitesimally small," said Dr. Patrick Walsh, the Johns Hopkins University urologist who removed Kerry's entire prostate gland during surgery in February 2003. | | | USATODAY.com - Report: Kerry cured of prostate cancer |
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| | Prostate Cures |
| | The prostate gland warmer promised to "stimulate the abdominal brain!" The device consists of a 4.25 inch probe and a blue light bulb in a socket on a nine foot cord. | | | "In a class by itself," the Recto Rotor was advertised as "The Latest and Most Efficient Invention for the Quick Relief of Piles, Constipation, and Prostate Trouble." | | | When plugged in, the light bulb lit up. |
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