Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Does an abnormal prostate, from a physical examination, mean prostate cancer

Does an abnormal prostate, from a physical examination, mean prostate cancer?
My husband's urologist just did a physical examination of my husband's prostate and said that it was abnormal -- smooth in the front, "bumpy" or "hard" in the back. He has scheduled a biopsy -- does anyone know what the likelihood of cancer is (based on the physical characteristics)?
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1 :
no, its not neccasarily cancer. Its much more likely that it is just an enflamed prostate. It can be treated with meds. But if it was cancer, it would be prostate cancer, which has a fairly high survival rate anyways.
2 :
the bumpy part doesn't sound real good..but you really cant tell until he has a biopsy... I had an enlarged prostate for years and it finally turned into prostate cancer 3 years ago.. I had Proton Radiation treatments at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda California and am just fine now.. Proton Radiation is the very best treatment for prostate cancer in my opinion.. It has no side effects and a 90% cure rate.. I am fine now.. There is a website called Proton Bob that tells alot about prostate cancer and Proton radiation, if you are interested... Plus there is a book just out that any one with Prostate problems should have.. It is very informative. The book was written by Robert J. Marckini, a prostate cancer survivor. It tells all about prostate problems and prostate cancer plus it tells about all of the treatments that are available today including the pros and cons and side effects of each type treatment.. I hope you husband is fine.. but if not, I think the website and book would be very beneficial. have a nice day...

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