Tuesday, December 28, 2010

If the doctor tells some one they have Prostate cancer

If the doctor tells some one they have Prostate cancer?
and tells them dont worry the surgury will remove the cancer . How succesful is this surgury? and will it get rid of the cancer for good?

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It isnâ€™t how successful the surgery is it is how advanced and aggressive the cancer is.

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Friday, December 24, 2010

What is the best treatment for prostate cancer

what is the best treatment for prostate cancer?
anyone out there that has or has had prostate cancer that could answer this question
Cancer - 1 Answers
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The best treatment for any cancer is the one your oncologist tailors for you. They look at your overall health. They consider the size, location and other details of the tumor. Then they discuss the options best suited to you. After a course of treatment test are run again to see if you are responding to the prescribed treatment. Not everyone responds the same way to any given drug or treatment. Always ask tons of questions. It also helps if someone goes to doctor appointments with you. They too can ask questions, take notes, and help you remember what the doctor said. You have my very best wishes for a complete cure.
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My father died of metastatic prostate cancer in 2008. He was diagnosed in 2000 and in HIS case, because the cancer had already spread, the best treatment for him was hormone therapy using two drugs - Casodex and Lupron Depot. My best friend's dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer around the same time. In his case, his prostate was removed and he received radiation therapy. He made a full recovery and is doing well to this day. As this illustrates, it just depends on when diagnosis is made, how advanced it is, etc.

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Monday, December 20, 2010

What are all the signs of prostate cancer

what are all the signs of prostate cancer?
thanks for the answers. would this be a sign?if my semen had a slight reddish color to it?
Cancer - 4 Answers

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Constant feeling of needing to urinate.
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No that is not a symptom and by the time you have symptoms it means it is advanced. If you are over 40 you should have had a baseline exam and you should be following your doctors recommendations on how often you should follow up and not wait until you have symptoms.
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Most problems are related to urination and prostate pain, which aggravate with time. Slight reddish color in your semen (if your age 40 and above) may be related to any cancer; but you must indicate if it is reddish or cherry-like color and you have any of the problems. In most cases, your problems might be related to any accident occurred or infection. There are lots of things to ask and clarify before answering exactly.
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I am a prostate cancer survivor and I had no symptoms, frequent urination, small stream, pain, etc. are some. The only reason they found anything out was because I needed a blood test for something else totally unrelated which turned out to show my PSA level was high. I had a physical exam and they couldn't find anything so I ended up getting a biopsy which showed I had cancer. As far as the reddish color that could be it could be due to blood in the kidney or injury to your testicle. Go to your doctor with this information. So what else needs to be done is get yourself a blood test and have your PSA level checked, this will give you a baseline for the future. Once you have a baseline you can then determine what to do in the future. I hope this helps and wish you all the best. Good luck

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

What Is The Cost Of Proton Beam Therapy For Prostate Cancer

What Is The Cost Of Proton Beam Therapy For Prostate Cancer?
My insurance will not pay for this. They will pay for regular radiation treatments claiming they do not think Proton Beam is superior to regular external radiation treatments.
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Appeal this ruling and ask your doctor or whoever recommended this to do the same. It is frustrating but fairly common for insurance companies to deny these types of benefits. You have to fight for it and prove that it is a better option for you. A proton beam is far more precise than regular radiation treatments and will have fewer side effects . . all this can be put into a letter of appeal. Patient Insurance Strategy Guide for Proton Therapy http://www.proton-therapy.org/insurance_strategies.htm Be persistent. If you need to you could try calling your state bureau of insurance to file a complaint.
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there is also microwave bombardment to the prostate also.

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Sunday, December 12, 2010

Can you develope prostate cancer at a young age

Can you develope prostate cancer at a young age?
Why is it recommended to get your prostate checked at a older age, like 40 plus?
Cancer - 5 Answers

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Unfortunately you can develop any type of cancer at any age.
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extremely rare.
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yes but highly unlikely,40 is when men generally start to have prostate issues and if cancer is the issue it is best to catch it while it is confined to the prostate (before it spreads to other part of the body
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Most prostate cancers occur in men over 50 years of age, although I know of an individual who was diagnosed at 38 and died when he was 43. Screening is recommended from age 45 and on, eben if no symptoms are present.
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you can develop it anytime but it is rare. they are trying to change it to 40 and older. but your family and your lifestyle has alot to do with it. and if your black your also twice as likely. my husband had it at 49 but his father has it and hes also black.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Do energy drinks affect people with prostate cancer

Do energy drinks affect people with prostate cancer?
I need to know this because my wants to drink some but were not sure if its good for him.
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Well It's not good for him, but I know of no correlation between energy drinks and prostate cancer.

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Is it possible for a man to have children after suffering from prostate cancer

Is it possible for a man to have children after suffering from prostate cancer?
I know "children come from sperm"...I'm not an idiot. I just wanted to know if there is some link.

Men's Health - 2 Answers
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try this link hun http://www.cancersource.com/DiagnosisAndTreatment/ProstateCancer/35,FAQProstateCancer
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Yes. Children come from sperm, created in the testicles, not the prostate.

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Long hours of erection causes prostate cancer

Long hours of erection causes prostate cancer?
I know this might sound stupid but I just wanted to know does erection has anything to do with prostate cancer? how about long hours of erection? Thanks
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No connection whatever. If it did, we'd all have died off from prostate cancer long ago.
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An erection is usually a sign of a high libido. It has been proven that frequent ejaculations can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. http://newsfromrussia.com/science/2004/04/07/53281.html Long hours of erection may signal that one has a high libido. The erection may not cause the prostate cancer, but it may be a sign that something chemically is building up that may need to be released. I hope this helps. Peace.
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the only direct connection between an erect penis and prostrate cancer is the fact that regular masturbation tends to reduce the risk of prestate cancer. And since we all know it's hard to masturbate unless you are hard, it would seem an erection, when properly used, is actually healthy for your prostate.

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