Monday, March 28, 2011

Men who had prostate cancer or showed symptoms but didnt have prostate cancer

men who had prostate cancer or showed symptoms but didnt have prostate cancer?
couple weeks ago i was reading a medical book and was looking for symtoms of prostate cancer. and my dad shows all the symptoms. he is 43. he went to the doctors in october and they said there was no cancer cells found. he went last friday and they found nothing. im trying my best to stay positive but it really bothers me that he shows the symptoms. men, did this happen to you before or had prostate cancer?

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shows the symptoms.... how does he do that? The only thing that will show is when he has a PSA or a biopsy , other than that there are no symtoms to show.
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i,ve had prostate cancer. if they did a biopsy and said no he,s all set. just needs a psa test every year to make sure

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

I need external beam radiation for prostate cancer will I feel fatigued

I need external beam radiation for prostate cancer will I feel fatigued?
They say there's less of that than there was a few years ago? 5 weeks 5 days a week.
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There is a propensity for health professionals to say there is less of everything bad, such as side effects; and more of everything good, such as benefits and healing, due to technology and better skills. So, hope it applies to your prostate radiation too. Different men respond differently and fatigue is always possible. Offset that with B12, man's formula vitamins, and exercise

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Why would you treat prostate cancer with a steroid where steroids

Why would you treat prostate cancer with a steroid where steroids?
Steroids tend to give men with prostate problems urinary tract infections.
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when the cancer stops responding to hormone therapy. steriod do not cure the cancer but can shrink it and stop it growing for some time. Dexamethasone is the most commonly used type of steroid for prostate cancer. It may be used on its own or with chemotherapy.
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I've never heard of doctors prescribing steroids for the treatment of prostate cancer. Lupron Depot, is usually the preferred first-line treatment option, which is a hormone...not a steroid. The cancer eats off the hormone and in this way preserves the healthy cells. Urinary tract infections are rare with this treatment and if they occur...are the result of a catheter or poor hygiene...
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Metastatic carcinoma of the prostate's treatment almost always includes corticosteroids together with adjunctive chemotherapy and possible radiation.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

he has prostate cancer but now after surgery he hova no cancer anymore. he can make baby

he has prostate cancer but now after surgery he hova no cancer anymore. he can make baby?
i want to know if i will get pregnant, my husband had prostate cancer but he have no cancer anymore after he did operation.
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It depends. He needs to go to a uriologist and have a sperm count test done. There is a good chance he cannot reproduce.
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I would say yes he can father a child http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/
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Most likely he is unable to father a child. The surgical removal of the Prostate removes the glands and vessels that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis. After surgery there is no ejaculate, so there is no possibility of pregnancy.

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

what exactly is done when testing for prostate cancer

what exactly is done when testing for prostate cancer?
do you have to strip in front of the doctor? does the doctor have to manipulate your prostate?

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It is do by doing a simple blood test called a PSA. The doctor will examine the prostate to see if it is enlarged. It's not extremely unpleasant.
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Yup the Dr sticks his finger up your butt or you go to a proctologist that stick sumpthing up your butt till the RN sees a light in your mouth (colonostomy)
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the doctor can feel if your prostate is enlarged by feeling it thru your bum or he can do blood test
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The doctor will put on a glove and stick his finger up your a*s...Just be careful if you feel both hands on your shoulders and something up your butt, it could get ugly...LOL
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All the finger wave is IS a thrill for the DR. Ask your self when was the last time the DR checked you?? what is the Dr going to compare it to?? stick one finger up your butt and search for a thing about the size of a small plum maybe a walnut. ??? PS;;; I had it done and I checked for myself later that's stupid You can not rely on the PSA test anymore you don't need to strip if your going to get a finger up your butt just your drawers.
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http://menshealth.about.com/b/a/213604.htm
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Yes, the doctor puts his finger up your butt and feels it and also does a blood test called a PSA

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

My aunt had breast cancer and now my uncle has prostate cancer? Is it heredity

My aunt had breast cancer and now my uncle has prostate cancer? Is it heredity?
I lost my aunt to it and now my uncle has prostate cancer.
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Many cancers are genetically linked and familial, and this is true for breast and prostate cancers. But breast and prostate are different cancers and caused by different things. The fact that they both exist in your family does not add together to a higher risk for you. But having a family member with breast cancer can mean you have a higher risk for that, and same for prostate cancer.
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Not necessarily but with a high rate of cancer in the family I would ask to be checked often, every two years or more.
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50% of all Americans will be diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is the number 2 cause of death in the U.S. It is quite common. Prostate cancer is the leading form of non-skin cancer, and 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. So, your family is really quite 'average'. Below is a link to a very good scientific paper on cancer and how to prevent it. You may find it helpful. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=18626751 Best wishes and good luck.
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Both of these cancers can have a genetic link. Having both in the same family does not increase the risk of either. Are these aunt and uncle both blood relations? Only 10% of breast cancers are genetically linked. Age is the biggest risk factor. What age was your aunt? I get the impression you are female, in which case prostrate cancer is a nonexistent risk. If I am wrong and you are male, your risk of breast cancer, will be extremely low.
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Hereditary cancer is rare - fewer than 10% of all cancer cases. This is true of both breast and prostate cancer; only 5 - 10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary and I believe the figure is even lower for prostate cancer. You don't inherit a general tendency to get cancer, and an isolated case of cancer in the family or a number of family members having different types of cancer is not hereditary . A sign that cancer MAY be hereditary within a family is when several members of the same side of the family have had the SAME type of cancer, especially if some developed it at a younger than usual age. You don't say how old your relatives were at diagnosis. Cancer diagnosed after the age of 50 (as 80% of breast cancers and well over 80% of prostate cancers are) are much less likely to be hereditary. With at least one in three people developing cancer, two or more members of a family having non-hereditary cancers isn't unusual. This is the case in my family. Two of my grandparents died of cancer. Both my parents had cancer and my mother died of it. So did my aunt, my uncle and my cousin. None of their cancers were hereditary, and no members of my immediate or extended family have ever been considered at increased risk of any of the cancers they had. Of my parents' 6 children, now aged between 47 and 60, I am the only one who has developed cancer, and mine too is non-hereditary.
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The cancer gene BRCA is associated with breast cancer in females and prostate cancer in males. Therefore, they can be predisposed for the cancer. All the immediate relatives need to be look out for cancers or atleast to get checked for BRCA mutation in the family.

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Friday, March 4, 2011

Studies link nonfat milk consumption to prostate cancer

Studies link nonfat milk consumption to prostate cancer?
Is anything good for you? What am I supposed to eat and drink? Sorry I did leave out that lowfat/1% milk was included. I drink either nonfat or lowfat anyway.

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What is not as important as how Eat slowly Chew everything 50 times (drink food) Don't eat after 4pm Eat a big meal in the morning small at lunch Eat all fruits possible with the peel No chocolate No sugar No fruit drinks (1 glass OJ is made from 5-6 OJs can you eat 5-6 of them) do all that and you are half way there Nonfat milk linked to prostate cancer 1 hour, 37 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The amount of calcium and vitamin D in the diet appears to have little or no impact on the risk of prostate cancer, but the consumption of low-fat or nonfat milk may increase the risk of the malignancy, according to the results of two studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. ADVERTISEMENT Dietary calcium and dairy products have been thought to increase the risk of prostate cancer by affecting vitamin D metabolism. Data from several prospective studies have supported an association, but many other studies have failed to establish a link. To explore this topic further, Dr. Song-Yi Park, from the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, and colleagues, analyzed data from subjects enrolled in the Multiethnic Cohort Study. This study, conducted between 1993 and 2002, included adults between 45 and 75 years old, were primarily from five different ethnic or racial groups, and lived in California or Hawaii. A total of 82,483 men from the study completed a quantitative food frequency questionnaire and various factors, such as weight, smoking status, and education levels were also noted, Park's group said. During an average follow-up period of 8 years, 4,404 men developed prostate cancer. There was no evidence that calcium or vitamin D from any source increased the risk of prostate cancer. This held true across all racial and ethnic groups. In an overall analysis of food groups, the consumption of dairy products and milk were not associated with prostate cancer risk, the authors found. Further analysis, however, suggested that low-fat or nonfat milk did increase the risk of localized tumors or non-aggressive tumors, while whole milk decreased this risk. In a similar analysis, Dr. Yikyung Park, from the National Cancer Institute at National Institutes (NIH) of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues investigated the relationship of calcium and vitamin D and prostate cancer in 293,888 men enrolled in the NIH-American Association of Retired Persons Diet and Health Study, conducted between 1995 and 2001. The average follow-up period was 6 years. No link between total or supplemental dietary calcium and the total number of non-advanced prostate cancer cases was noted. Total calcium intake was tied to advanced and fatal disease, but both associations fell short of statistical significance. Similar to the first study's findings, skim milk was linked with advanced prostate cancer. Calcium from non-dairy food, by contrast, was tied to a reduced risk of non-advanced prostate cancer. "Our findings do not provide strong support for the hypothesis that calcium and dairy foods increase the risk of prostate cancer. The results from other large...studies, with adequate numbers of advanced and fatal prostate cancers, may shed further light on this question," Park's team concludes.
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drink ketchup it prevents cancer and looks like blood, pretty cool huh?
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Lots of water, lots of veggies. I remember when they said you had to drink 8 - 8oz. of milk and get so many oz. of each food group every day. But let's face it, if you were to do that, we'd all look like the side of a barn.
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eat your veg and drink water
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Drink 1% or no milk. Heck there's tuns of other drinks -Beer -pop -water -juice -alcohol
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i don't have a prostate, however the non fat milk products do help lose inches in the waist. i eat all the no fat icecream i want everynight and have lost 2 inches in my waist and 13 lbs!! true. in 3 months. i think it's the calcium. ??? oh PS. prostate cancer is the result of going too long without sex. long periods of not having sex have been shown to cause all kinds of prostate problems. including cancer.
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I was JUST reading that on the Yahoo homepage... I gotta say WTF is up with all these studies?? I am surprised they haven't said that drinking water is bad for you. Beef is bad for you, milk is bad for you, blah blah blah. They say tomatoes are good, cranberries are good, pomegranates are good... yeah, that's today, tomorrow they're going to say they're poisonous or they cause anal leakage... ugh!
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Eat and drink what you normally would because the credibility of food industry research is questionable at best. You left out that lowfat milk is included along with the nonfat BTW. Why would anyone here in V & V take this research seriously anyways? Oh yeah, it's because they agree with it. The same types of warnings have been given regarding soy and the vegers here cry "Fraud!". If you believe this article about milk you sure as hell better believe the warnings about soy, otherwise you're just enacting a double-standard and the only one who suffers is yourself.
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That's the same thing I said, what the hell can we eat. They found anything to come up with.
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it just affects prostate cancer does it? Then i wouldn't worry too much about it. What is more important than what kind of milk you drink, is making sure you stay fit and exercise, and have regular check ups (yearly once you're 40 yrs old for the prostate guys). Besides it DOES say there that it doesn't increase the RISK for cancer, it simply MAY BE that it MIGHT make it more LIKELY that a cancer will be more malignant. There's no give-ins there. That's all weak vague hypothesis. Men are much more likely to die WITH prostate cancer than to die FROM it (provided the proper treatment is sought). There are plenty of treatments available nowadays. Another thing to remember is that people releasing studies need to find something, so that they get more money to continue their studies. Data can be manipulated in all sorts of ways so that it appears to be important.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

What are the early symptoms of having a prostate cancer

what are the early symptoms of having a prostate cancer?
i am 35 years of age and i am very weary about my occasional pain in my testicles. is it detectable even if its on its 1st stage?
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pee every hour or so.
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Your prostate is nowhere near your testicles. Do you have any lumps in your testicles (apart from the obvious?) You should probably see your doctor. Testicular pain can be a few things such as a UTI or Hernia. Prostate cancer is usually signified by a weak or interrupted urinary flow. Chat with your doctor and stop worrying.
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Testicle pain Definition Testicle pain is discomfort in one or both testicles. The pain sometimes radiates to the lower abdomen. Alternative Names Pain - testicle Considerations The testicles sit inside the scrotum. Theyare very sensitive. Even a minor injury can cause pain or discomfort to the testicles.Sudden, severe testicle pain, however,requires immediate medical care. If a young man has abdominal pain, the scrotum should always be carefully examined. Abdominal pain may occur before testicle pain in some conditions, including testicular torsion. This is a twisting of the testicles that can cut off the blood supply and cause tissue to die. Testicular torsion is an emergency that needs to betreated within hours. Testicular cancer is usually painless. But any testicle lump should be evaluated by your doctor, whether or not there is pain. Causes Common causes of testicle pain include: Injury Infection or inflammation Testicular torsion -- most common in young men between 10 and 20 years old Possible infections include: Epididymitis -- inflammation of the ducts through which sperm leaves the testicle. This is often caused by bacteria like chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease. Orchitis -- inflammation of one or both testicles, which may be caused by bacteria or a virus like mumps. Orchitis can occur at the same time as epididymitis or prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland). Fluid in the testicles often causes painless swelling, but may cause mild discomfort. There are several main types of fluid collection: Varicocele -- enlarged veins in the scrotum that carry blood away from the testicles. Spermatocele -- fluid in the epididymis that forms a cyst and often contains dead sperm cells. Hydrocele -- fluid in the area inside the scrotum, surrounding the testicle; common in newborns. Pain may also be caused by a hernia or an unrelieved erection. Home Care Some causes of testicle pain, including testicular torsion, can lead to infertility if not treated promptly. Infections also should be examined and treated right away. If the infection is caused by bacteria, your doctor will prescribe an antibiotic. For non-urgent causes of testicle pain, such as minor injuries and fluid collection, the following home care steps may reduce discomfort and swelling. These steps will also help if you have an infection. Provide support to the scrotum by wearing an athletic supporter. Apply ice to the scrotum. Take warm baths if there are signs of inflammation. While lying down, place a rolled towel under your scrotum. Try over-the-counter pain relievers, like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Do NOT give aspirin to children. When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your doctor immediately or go to an emergency room if: Your pain is severe or sudden You have had an injury or trauma to the scrotum, and you still have pain or swelling after one hour Your pain is accompanied by nausea or vomiting Also call your doctor right away if: You feel a lump in the scrotum You have a fever Your scrotum is warm, tender to the touch, or red You have been in contact with someone who has the mumps What to Expect at Your Office Visit Your doctor will perform a physical examination with a focus on the groin, testicles, and abdomen. To help diagnose the cause of the pain, your doctor will ask medical history questions such as: How long have you had testicular pain? Is the pain in one testicle or both? Exactly where does it hurt? Did the pain begin suddenly or come on gradually? Is the pain constant or intermittent? How severe is the pain? Is the pain getting worse or better? Does the pain extend into your abdomen or back? Have you had any recent injuries or infections? Have you ever had a sexually transmitted disease? What makes the pain worse? Does anything help relieve the pain? Do you have any other symptoms like swelling, redness, change in the color of your urine, fever, or unintentional weight loss? The following diagnostic tests may be performed: Ultrasound of the testicles Urinalysis and urine cultures Examination of prostate secretions Treatment may include: Untwisting of the testicle (performed by an experienced doctor) Simple surgery to fix testicular torsion (if untwisting is unsuccessful) Antibiotics for infections Pain medications to relieve discomfort Surgical drainage or removal of an abscess (rare) Surgery for a varicocele, a hydrocele, or spermatocele, particularly if the varicocele is contributing to infertility Prevention Prevent injury by wearing an athletic supporter during physical activity, especially contact sports. Prevent sexually transmitted diseases by wearing condoms and following other safe sex procedures. Perform testicular self-exams monthly if you are at risk of testicular cancer. See testicular self exam. Make sure that children have received the MMR vaccine (a com
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Prostate Cancer is one of the most common cancers in American men. There are no warning signs of symptoms of early prostate cancer. Once a malignant tumor causes the prostate gland to swell significantly, or once cancer spreads beyond the prostate, the following symptoms may be present: * A frequent need to urinate, especially at night * Difficulty starting or stopping the urinary stream * A weak or interrupted urinary stream * A painful or burning sensation during urination or ejaculation * Blood in urine or semen Symptoms of advanced prostate cancer include: * Dull, incessant deep pain or stiffness in the pelvis, lower back, ribs or upper thighs; arthritic pain in the bones of those areas * Loss of weight and appetite * Fatigue * Nausea * Vomiting Pain in the testicles is not a common symptom of prostate cancer. it is more likely you have some other problem.

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