Friday, December 28, 2012

Can a pelvic ultrasound detect prostate cancer

can a pelvic ultrasound detect prostate cancer?
I was wondering if a normal pelvic ultrasound detects prostate cancer. My prostate was checked in an ultrasound about a month ago and it was normal. I'm wondering because I've had a lot of prostate problems and I'm only in my 20's. I knew a guy who was only 28 that had prostate cancer.
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get it checked the old fashion way
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sure can
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I AM SORRY THAT YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS. YES, PELVIC ULTRASOUNDS CAN DETECT PROSTRATE CANCER HOWEVER THE BEST TEST FOR PROSTRATE CANCER IS A PSA TEST. NO, I NEVER HAD ONE (LADIES DONT HAVE THIS) BUT I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS TEST IS BETTER AT DETECTING PROSTRATE CANCER THEN OTHERS. PLEASE FEEL BETTER SOON AND PLEASE, DONT WORRY, OK? YOU'LL BE ALL RIGHT. GOD BLESS

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Monday, December 24, 2012

Is shark cartilage a preventative, treatment or cure for prostate cancer

Is shark cartilage a preventative, treatment or cure for prostate cancer?

Alternative Medicine - 11 Answers
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Experimental.
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preventative its not a cure but lowers your risk of getting it
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supposedly
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Probably both.
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preventive,
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Some believe it is a preventative, as sharks do not suffer with any cancer as they are all cartilaginous. Raw organic pumpkin seeds, about a handful per day, are proven to help keep the prostate healthy. Don't know about treatment or cures for prostate cancer
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Probably none. Tigers bones are used as medicines in the far east along with other things, seriously, tiger bones for medicine, shark cartilage a prostate cancer cure, some people must either believe everything they are told.....or.....have really high hopes !
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If anything it would be preventive. Prostate problems are related to Harmonie unbalances which cause uncontrolled growth. Check out Estrogen and plastics, note plastics give off a type of Estrogen that may cause the uncontrolled growth of the prostate.
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Shark cartilage and other cartilage/calcium alternative claims haven't held up under scientific studies. It's probably generally healthy, but I don't think it can cure cancer. Sorry.
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No. Myth.
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Ask a doctor. Not an MD, but a DO. They have as much schooling as MDs, can write prescriptions just like MDs, but don't throw pills at you like MDs. They try to get to the root of the problem, and treat it in a different way. DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathy. See one. If he recommends surgery, and wants to remove your prostate, do it. He might have a lot of other ideas though. He'll know all about shark cartilage. Good luck to you. :)

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Has anyone finish taking radiation for prostate cancer and what has been the long term effect

Has anyone finish taking radiation for prostate cancer and what has been the long term effect ?
I am taking it now but I am so scared of the after effects i am feeling that I should have taken the operation
Cancer - 2 Answers
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My prayers go out to you. Hang in there. God is always beside us through thick and thin. My husband has a submandibular mass on the rt. side of the neck by the tonsils and lymph nodes about the size of a golf ball. The left side is smaller. The doctors just got through putting a feeding tube to the stomach and a port. The port is for chemo and the feeding tube will be when the doctor starts radiation on him since his throat will be sore and tender. We are looking at 7 to 11 months of this plus he is diabetic on top of this. Please stay in touch with me on how you are doing. We are scared just like you, but please remember the Lord your God is with all of us. Due to where my husband's cancer is, he will have to have all his teeth pulled. He has wonderful teeth but they can be replaced. Is the radiation you are taking like an x-ray? Also I would like to mention to you to get a gallon of Aloe Vera juice at Wal Mart and drink about a half cup a day. It is very healing to the body. It does not taste bad or anything. My step dad took it faithfully and did not have to have colon surgery due to this. I have my husband taking it. Best of luck to you and May God Richly Bless You. You are in my prayers. E-mail me at bgdizzyjlynn@yahoo.com Do not give up. Okay?
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My pop had to have this. I don't think he has had any side affects

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

I'm 15 years old and think I have prostate cancer

I'm 15 years old and think I have prostate cancer?
Sometimes when I urinate (usually in the morning), I have a very weak urine flow and my pee just repeatedly pumps up my penis like it's about to come out but it doesn't come out, this happens a few times before it can finally come out. Do I have prostate cancer or some sort of prostate disease? Is something blocked? btw, it doesn't hurt, it's just a little uncomfortable when the pee pumps up my penis and doesn't come out, but that's it.
Cancer - 4 Answers
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Most likely you have a bladder infection of sorts. This can be due to many things, but you need to look at your diet and eliminate the sugars and especially the foods or drinks that contain artificial sweeteners, especially aspartame. Here's a web site for you to see: www.myaspartameexperiment.com Look at all the side effects from consuming that junk. Then know that the FDA is promoting it's use, even though they know 92 side effects, including death are a result of consuming this. The reason it is being allowed is the mandate from the White House to promote biotech engineering. It is genetically engineered. good luck to you
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Whereas i agree with the first person who answered your question that aspartame is a horrible and dangerous poison which has no right to be in the food chain, i also think it's important not to focus on one cause to the exclusion of all else, and to be honest i think what they said is not very well-informed. Prostate cancer is a disease of old men, as is benign prostate enlargement, so you're unlikely to have it though you should never say never in medicine. What you describe sounds somewhat like an inflammation of the urethra, which can be caused by an infection associated with poor hygiene regarding masturbation or other sexual activity. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with masturbation, just that not everyone has gotten into the habit of keeping their penis clean. Alternatively, it could be the result of depressed immunity, for instance if you're taking steroids or are diabetic. Prostate trouble usually shows up as frequency, urgency and a tendency for a few drops of urine to dribble out shortly after urination. If you're worried, please see a doctor, if only for reassurance.
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It is extremely unlikely that you would have prostate cancer at 15 (this would be a record). it is usually a disease of older men... You're 15...in this age group, trouble urinating is usually related to infection (especially if you are sexually active) such as prostatitis or urethritis. you would have symptoms more often, not just in the morning. Other symptoms include frequent trips to the bathroom with not much urine...discharge from the penis, pain, blood in your urine... Other causes include kidney stones (unlikely without severe pain, and if it only happens in the morning) You should ask a doctor. www.Rxwebmd.com Free Health Forum where you can ask questions and get answers from certified physicians. Free, anonymous. All you need is an email to sign up.
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I do not think it is prostate cancer or some sort of prostate disease, but I'm an engineer, not a doctor. Consult a doctor or health professional.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

What does it mean when a man has burning urination and loose bowels and who is in recovery of prostate cancer

What does it mean when a man has burning urination and loose bowels and who is in recovery of prostate cancer?

Men's Health - 3 Answers
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it means that it's time to call your oncologist.
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Depends on the treatment he had for prostate cancer. If he had radiation it can be a side affect of the radiation. If he had cryo surgery or the prostate removed I'm not sure but the burning urination ought to go away in a couple weeks at most. As for the loose bowels he might have to contact his doctor since I never had any problems with my bowels after prostate radiation treatment.
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If you are in recovery of prostate cancer, and are under chemotherapy, radiation therapy or under some other therapy, that will be an explanation. Cancer metastasis is also a possible cause. Other co-diseases or co-infections may explain these symptoms. Pay visit to oncologist to identify the culprit and relieve the symptoms.

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Saturday, December 8, 2012

My dad has phase 4 prostate cancer. How high will the phase go

my dad has phase 4 prostate cancer. How high will the phase go?
He is 83 yrs old. doc said has traveled into his ribs,legs at the hip & lungs.
Other - Diseases - 2 Answers
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I dont know, but I think he is very close to be taken away from this world. Good luck
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Stage 4 is the most advanced stage of prostate cancer.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Dodd has prostate cancer that's not very far along. What do you think of this bad news

Dodd has prostate cancer that's not very far along. What do you think of this bad news?
He'll have surgery soon.
Politics - 11 Answers
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I hope he recovers with a minimum of pain and discomfort.
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Well, I don't think a whole lot of Mr. Dodd. Seems like he has some explaining to do in regards to his mortgage and all. But, at least they caught the prostate cancer early and that type has a very good survival rate.
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Well, of course when anyone has cancer it is bad. But i'm curious as to why he isn't the poster child for Obamacare?
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I wish him the best and hope his surgery is successful. When it comes to another human's life, I could not care less about their political affiliation.
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I think it is horrible when anyone gets any type of cancer.
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Whether he was a Republican or a Democrat, no one should wish suffering or death on anyone. I hope he overcomes his illness and returns to good health.
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Don't care. Dodd is a generational Washington D.C. a-hole.
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Prostate cancer, detected early, is one of the easiest kinds of cancer to cure. Found late, it can be deadly. Give him 3-4 months, and it'll be like he never even had it. Personally, I simply cannot stand him ,bit I wish him a speedy and uneventful recovery recovery.
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Well if socialized health care was already here, he would be considered a dead man, much too old to spend that kind of money on but we would council him and give him pain killers.
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If he had Obama care he would be waiting for months to see the Doctor and we would not know yet that he has a problem..then more months for surgery...And thankfully he will be around for his trial for Bribe accepting from Countrywide
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I would not wish cancer on my worst enemy - I lost my step dad to cancer last year. The world is poorer without him in it. As for Dodd, if he supports the health care bill, he should have to give up FEHBP (Federal Employee Health Benefits Program) and join all of the rest of us in Obamacare. I mean it. The American people should DEMAND it. Not one federal employee, including BO himself, should be exempt from what they force us into - not one exception!!

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Saturday, December 1, 2012

For a man going through radiation, due to prostate cancer, and has uncontrolable bowels

For a man going through radiation, due to prostate cancer, and has uncontrolable bowels?
Is there some form of diet, so that he doesn't get untimely urges to go to the bathroom. Any suggestions at all would be helpful. Thanks
Cancer - 6 Answers
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Increase fiber intake to "bulk up" the stool. Avoid high fat foods that can cause diarrhea.
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Adding the fiber as listed above will definitely help. Fiber draws in the water to prevent the diarrhea and it also loosens the stool to prevent constipation. That is why it is so stressed for every one to eat more fiber. Something like Metamucil or the walmart version is fine. Good luck.
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Be aware that radiation to the prostate may also reach the nearby intestine which is very sensitive to radiation. A radiation effect on the bowel from the prostate treatment could be the problem. Let your radiation therapy doctor know; he is surely familiar with the connection.
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Check with his physician. It is likely he can use over-the-counter Immodium AD occasionally to prevent sudden urges.
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I had the same problem and there were two things that helped me the most.. The best thing was eating beef jerky.. and the second was eating green bananas hope this helps. Well one other food that helped was bisquits and gravey.. .. but still the best was beef jerky.. I had a little of the problem when having my radiation... but the jerky ended it pretty fast..I think the people recommending more fiber do not know what they are talking about.. more fiber made my problem much worse when I was having radiation for prostate cancer.. lay off fiber..
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I've heard that when you have that type of cancer that you do have problems with the bowels....hope that gets better!

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

For a man going through radiation, due to prostate cancer, and has uncontrolable bowels

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Increase fiber intake to "bulk up" the stool. Avoid high fat foods that can cause diarrhea.
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Adding the fiber as listed above will definitely help. Fiber draws in the water to prevent the diarrhea and it also loosens the stool to prevent constipation. That is why it is so stressed for every one to eat more fiber. Something like Metamucil or the walmart version is fine. Good luck.
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Be aware that radiation to the prostate may also reach the nearby intestine which is very sensitive to radiation. A radiation effect on the bowel from the prostate treatment could be the problem. Let your radiation therapy doctor know; he is surely familiar with the connection.
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Check with his physician. It is likely he can use over-the-counter Immodium AD occasionally to prevent sudden urges.
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I had the same problem and there were two things that helped me the most.. The best thing was eating beef jerky.. and the second was eating green bananas hope this helps. Well one other food that helped was bisquits and gravey.. .. but still the best was beef jerky.. I had a little of the problem when having my radiation... but the jerky ended it pretty fast..I think the people recommending more fiber do not know what they are talking about.. more fiber made my problem much worse when I was having radiation for prostate cancer.. lay off fiber..
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I've heard that when you have that type of cancer that you do have problems with the bowels....hope that gets better!

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Saturday, November 24, 2012

My Grandpa had prostate cancer,but I am a girl.Does that still mean I have a higher risk of getting cancer

My Grandpa had prostate cancer,but I am a girl.Does that still mean I have a higher risk of getting cancer?
Please answer soon,I keep getting worried wondering if I might actually get cancer....
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Shouldn't think so. My father died from prostate cancer over 30years ago and , as far as I know, I have no symptoms of the disease. (Am female)
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From the information you've given, you're at no increased risk of cancer. Cancer is rarely hereditary; hereditary cancer accounts for fewer than 10% of all cancer cases. You see, you don't inherit a general tendency to get cancer, and there isn't a general 'cancer gene'. A sign that cancer MAY be hereditary within a family due to a rare faulty gene is when several members of the same side of a family have had the same type of cancer - ie they have all had breast cancer, or all had colon cancer - especially if some developed it at a younger than usual age. An isolated case of cancer within a family (such as you describe) is not hereditary, nor is two or more family members having had different types of cancer. You also don't say how old your grandpa was at diagnosis; cancer diagnosed after the age of 50 is rarely hereditary. With at least one in three people developing cancer it isn't unusual for two, three or more members of the same family to have had non-hereditary cancers.
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Cancer is caused when normal cells get replicated wrong during the normal body growth process. But normally the immune system will find those bad cells and take them out. If too many of them occur because of exposure to toxins or if your immune system is too weak the bad cells begin growing unchecked and that is what becomes cancer. The fact that someone in your family had cancer means their immune system didn't deal with it. If you eat a decent diet and keep your immune system strong you have a much smaller chance at cancer getting to you.
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It's ok. Please don't worry. You do not have an increased risk because of your Grandpa. I'm sorry about your Grandpa.

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

How does the survival rate fluctuate regarding prostate cancer

How does the survival rate fluctuate regarding prostate cancer?

Cancer - 2 Answers
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The figures are confusing to say the least. The odds are that an older man will die of some other thing. All cancer rates have fallen somewhat.
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Hi. Survival rates for victims of prostate cancer are relatively high compared to most other types of cancer. Although there is some room for interpretation, generally, - for those men who have been tested early enough, the 10 year (or more) survival rate is an 80 - 90% value. It is useful to break up prostate cancer victims into three main groups: 1) If the cancer has not extended beyond the prostate organ itself, the prognosis is best. Members of this group are most likely to find themselves in the high survival class. 2) If the cancer has extended beyond the prostate (e.g. to closely surrounding tissues, or near lymph nodes) there is still a very good likelihood of cure, defined as a 10 year survival rate. 3) If the cancer has extended (metastisized) to far site organs or tissues, i.e. bone, liver, lung or brain; - there is currently treatment on a palliative basis only. There is no known cure at this stage of the disease. If progressed this far, secondary bone cancer is the usual site of incidence. It is VERY IMPORTANT to be tested as early as possible. The medical community recommends all men test annually after age 50, and that all men who have a relative with a history of prostate cancer test starting annually at age 40. I SAY testing should start no later than age 30. The PSA blood test is not expensive, so if your medical insurance doesn't cover, YOU should be happy to pay up. If a man tests later in life, and finds out then that he has prostate cancer, or worse that the cancer is of the aggressive form or has simply started out as the more usual slow prostate cancer, but has now has enough time to metastisize, - well then than man has been very unlucky indeed; and in my humble opinion has not been well served by the medical community's advice to test after 50 years of age. I hope this answer has been of some help to you and your friend. Best regards,

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Friday, November 16, 2012

Are gay men more likely to get prostate cancer than straite men

are gay men more likely to get prostate cancer than straite men?
my friend brought this up in class today. me any my teacher said no and he insist he's right.
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no
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Hopefully. lol jk
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No it is actually the opposite. Men who are more sexually active regardless of orientation are less likely to get prostate problems. However, what is true and has been documented is that gay men are less likely to get a prostate cancer test and so the outcome is not as good.
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I guess if they take it up the butt
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your friend has lost their mind. Cancer has to do with cells mutating in the wrong way. Nothing to do with sexual orientation. Your race actually has more of a factor than anything. African Americans are ten times more likely to get it then white males.
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No cancer does single out if one is gay, bi or straight.

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Monday, November 12, 2012

What can I expect from rehabititation from prostate cancer surgery

What can I expect from rehabititation from prostate cancer surgery?

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I had prostate cancer and had a retropubic radical prostectomy. I had to wear a Foley Catheter for two weeks. A pain in the a** emptying the bag all the time, They gave me two bags one for night time use, and one I strapped around my leg for traveling. Not much pain. My wife took care of my wound after the stitches were removed. I was up and around before I left the hospital.

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Whats the difference between enlarged prostate and prostate cancer

whats the difference between enlarged prostate and prostate cancer?
what are the symptoms of either?
Men's Health - 6 Answers
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enlarged prostate means exactly that your prostate is enlarged. a prostate with cancer can be enlarged but not always and it has cancer in it.
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BPH ls very uncomfortable, a cancerous prostate can kill you
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As a result of decrease in testosterone levels the prostate gland tends to become enlarged, but its cells are normal cells. This is not the case with prostate cancer. It starts as a small tumor, formed of abnormal cells. Both the enlarged prostate and prostate cancer can have the same effects: they constrict the urethra and can block the normal flow of urine. Another difference between the two is that bph cells (multiplication of normal prostate cells) don't infiltrate nearby tissues. They just stay within the boundaries of the prostatic capsule. This is not the case with prostate cancer: the malignant tumor can attack the nearby bones, lymphatic nodes etc. In this case, it is said that is has metastasised. Both tumors determine urine flow issues. Sometimes, bph grows so large that it pushes up on the bladder, and may even cause a pool to form in the bladder, thus residual urine is kept inside the bladder and it may lead to further complications. Sometimes there are no symptoms, they may have blood in the urine, impotence , pain in the hips, spine, ribs.
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Difference is explain above. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, weak stream. A Doctor should check your prostate when you get a check-up. Go get a check-up and if the Doctor does not include this, tell him you want a prostate exam. Yes, the Doctor will ask you to bend over and wil stick his (gloved) finger into your anus to check it -- but that's his job and you will only be uncomfortable for 10 to 15 seconds at the most. Don't be embarrassed if you get a slight erection when he does this -- it happens all the time and Doctors know this. He won't be shocked. And it doesn't mean you are gay or bisexual -- it's just a physical reaction.
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I agree with Annabell 100%; play it safe and get tested to avoid an early death if serious; do you remember a guy that played the alter ego of the Hulk named Bill Bixby he died because he never got tested its simple--digital exam--doctor inserts finger in the anus and feels around to see if the prostate is way larger than normal; there is also a blood test--PSA. Cancer is deadly if not caught early enough; the only similarity is urine flow is decreased.
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A swollen prostrate gland can be caused from several reasons, and is best avoided by having regular and consistent sexual release. Avoid changes in sexual activities like regular healthy sex, followed by periods of abstinence, for what ever reason. Stay consistent as possible. The prostrate adjusts to a production rate for semen which makes for 90 some percent of the semen liquid content. Males often have prostrate swelling in later years, because they reduce their frequency of sexual activity sooner than their testosterone reduces. Prostrate congestion causes swelling, which can result in reduction in the ability for urine flow. I'm only 24, and if I go on a business trip for a week and don't give myself relief at least once during that time through masturbation, I notice a change in it becoming a reduced flow when I pee. There are medications that reduce testosterone and prostrate production, thus reducing production of semen and prostrate size, which gives relief. When the condition is cleared up, it may be desirable to ease off of the medication and back into a regular sex life, which is desired by most couples, and is healthier. Calcification of accumulated semen in the prostrate gland can cause hardening, permanent enlargement and also lead to cancer which means that body cells are reproducing at an uncontrolled and abnormal rate and can break off and travel in the blood stream to other parts of the body starting cancer else where. Prostrate cancer often becomes bone cancer if not detected soon enough. The best test for a male is a rectal exam where the doctor feels the prostrate with his finger, and if there is an abnormality such as enlargement or a hardened area felt, from calcification, the doctor will perform what is called a PSA test. The PSA test is taken from a blood sample, and measures the amount of a protein enzyme that is produced by the prostrate, and is an indicator for best measuring for cancerous activity in the prostrate gland. Early symptoms can look like trouble peeing, just the same as the swollen prostrate. It can also look like pains in the pelvic region, and a feeling of firmness or hardness inside when squeezing the core muscles which surround the prostrate and cut off the pee flow. It can feel like pain in the anis regeion where the prostate is located, or as pain in the lower core regeon where the prostrate is located. The pain depends upon which innee neuro receptors are being affected. Men, as well as doctors often mistake a pain caused by prostrate cancer as the sciatic nerve being pinched. Prostrate cancer is a leading killer in healthy males and best taken seriously and guarded against in healthy life practices, with regular check ups. Hope that helps lots Me! :- )

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Sunday, November 4, 2012

What do these PSA numbers for prostate cancer mean

What do these PSA numbers for prostate cancer mean?
If it was 20 last year and 40 this year. At least that's what he said but not sure what it means, I think he said 20 million parts? he is in his 60s
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If it was 20 last year and 40 this year it means he better get to a doctor and damn quick. I think at age 50 the number is supposed to be around 35 so if he is a young guy there is a problem.
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He should be asking his doctor. A normal PSA is 4 and under.
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Last few years my PSA level was 2 and this January it jumped to 5 so my doctor sent me to a urologist who did a biopsy of the prostate and it came back positive for prostate cancer. I had the most aggressive type. I had a procedure called cryo therapy where the prostate is frozen. So when there is a big jump in PSA levels its best to get it checked quick before it spreads beyond the prostate.

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

What would you do if the doctor told your grandfather he has prostate cancer

What would you do if the doctor told your grandfather he has prostate cancer?

Men's Health - 1 Answers
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First be concerned and there for your grandfather. Talk to your doctor about prostate health. What you can do to minimize risk down the line. Make sure you get checked regularly when or slightly before the normal age for testing (like 30 I beleive) It's not a death sentence for you, you may have your other parents dominant healthy prostate genes. But hope in that is not a ticket out of responsibilty. Medical science will probably be far more advanced should that need ever come your way.

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

isit ok to masturbate everyday or will u get prostate cancer

isit ok to masturbate everyday or will u get prostate cancer?
I masturbate 2 times a day 5 days a week.
Men's Health - 7 Answers
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Masturbate all you want to, its perfectly healthy. Just don't wear yourself raw or you'll scar =(
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HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
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Your fine...I did 9 times a day between the age of 12 to 14. Enjoy yourself!
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It's perfectly okay for you to masturbate that much - or even more - as there's no way that masturbation gives you prostate cancer.
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Go for it hun its not going to hurt u ok.
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you can masturbate as much as you want, it is good for u, and it does not cause prostate cancer, no matter how many times u do it.
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Masterbation has actually been shown to reduce your chances of getting prostate cancer...look it up

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Is it true masturbating will prevent prostate cancer

Is it true masturbating will prevent prostate cancer?
I heard keeping the juices flowing will prevent it.
Men's Health - 9 Answers
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It is a fact that in older men it is good to clean the pipes a few times a week.
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It can but if you have a long family history involving prostate cancer then you can still get it.
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it probably can because during ejaculation the body cleans out the penis so t probably could.but there will always be a chance of geting it
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I don't know if that is true, but masturbation sheds the old sperms. A load rich in young sperms is more proficient in fertilizing an egg.
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I believe so
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Not just masturbating. Ejaculating no matter how so sex works to. It apparently keeps the pipes clean a working prostate is a happy prostate.
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Check for Lawrence I. Sankâ€™s Traumatic Mastaburatory Syndrome â€“also check the website healthystrokes . com more frequency will lead to tiredness, lethargy, loss of memory and later to premature ejacuation, prostate problems and premature ejaculation
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A poster above incorrectly describes the web site HealthyStrokes.com, which I author. It is a very pro-masturbation web site. To answer your question, a team of doctors led by Dr. Graham Giles queried a group of men with prostate cancer and an age-matched group of men without it about their sexual habits over their lives and discovered that males who ejaculated most frequently in their 20s had the least incidence of prostate cancer later. Dr. Giles recommends that younger males masturbate at least six times a week. G.G. Giles, G. Severi, D.R. English, M.R.E. McCredie, R. Borland, P. Boyle, J.L. Hopper (2003) Sexual factors and prostate cancer BJU International 92 (3) , 211â€“216
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it doesnt prevent it but it lowers your risk of getting it.

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Saturday, October 20, 2012

When was Prostate Cancer officially discovered

When was Prostate Cancer officially discovered?
I couldn't find when it was first discovered. :[ Please help, this is for a project.
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Prostate Cancer Treatments For Early And Advanced Prostate Cancer http://www.beating-cancer-gently.com/ Â Â There is a wide range of prostate cancer treatments available today for both early and late stage prostate cancer and this article outlines the choices open to patients. There is a wide range of prostate cancer treatments available today and the treatment that your doctor recommends will depend to a very large extent upon the progression of the disease. Thereafter it is a matter of discussing each treatment option with your doctor and of considering the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as of course looking carefully at the risks which all prostate cancer treatments carry. Prostrate cancer treatments fall into two broad categories - those that are recommended for early (Stage I and Stage II) cancer which is confined to the prostate gland and those used to treat advanced (Stage III and Stage IV) cancer which has spread to other areas of the body. Early stage cancer treatments are designed to remove the prostate or to destroy it and thus to stop the cancer cells before they have a chance to spread to other areas of the body. http://www.cancertruth.info/ The surgical removal of the prostate gland (prostatectomy) will normally be carried out as either traditional open surgery or using a less invasive laparoscopic approach. One recent development is the introduction of robotic surgery (using the da Vinci system) which has the advantage of preserving nerves, muscles and other structures in the area of the prostate. Robotic surgery is extremely effective but should be carried out by a highly skilled surgeon in a centre with considerable experience in using this technique. Radiation therapy may also be used to kill the cancer cells within the prostate gland. A variety of different radiation therapy techniques may be used and treatment will normally be carried out over a period of several weeks. A relatively new technique, which is still being evaluated, is known as cryosurgery. During cryosurgery, which is carried out under anesthesia, cooling probes are guided into the prostate using ultrasound and the cancer cells are killed by freezing them. The final form of treatment used for early stage cancer is high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). This procedure is again carried out under anesthesia (or using a local spinal anesthetic) and a probe is placed into the prostate gland through the rectum. A beam of high intensity focused ultrasound is them used to raise the temperature in the area of focus and thus to kill the cancer cells. For late stage prostate cancer hormone therapy is used and this is designed not to attack the cancer itself but to target the male hormones (in particular testosterone) which the cancer cells need to grow. Late stage treatments will include orchiectomy (the removal of the testicles), which is designed to remove the source of the body's main production of testosterone, or a variety of hormone treatments aimed at either reducing the level of testosterone and other male hormones in the body or of blocking their action. In cases where hormone therapy proves ineffective, systematic radiation therapy or chemotherapy may be recommended. Whatever the stage of your cancer it is important to consider all of the options carefully and weigh the advantages, disadvantages and risks of each carefully before choosing the treatment that is best for you. For more information on prostate cancer treatments please visit ProstateCancerExplained.com today. Other Blog Comments Prostate Cancer Treatment and its Effects on Sexual Performance Prostate cancer drug gives new hope Â« eFitnessNow A new vaccine produced by Dendreon Corp. of Seattle seems to improve survival rates in men with othe...Â Â Â Read more... Prostate Cancer Vaccine Meets Goal Provenge, an experimental treatment vaccine for advanced prostate cancer, met researchers'...Â Â Â Read more... Company Body Slams Prostate Cancer - Stock Goes Through the Roof ... Imagine the huge smiles on the faces of executives and scientists at Dendreon Corp as their stock so...Â Â Â Read more... Dendreon PROSTATE CANCER VACCINE Improves Survival
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Prostate cancer was not "discovered". As long as there were people, there was cancer. When autopsy became a specialty (or when people became curious & cut everybody up) they began to find irregular growths on different organs." Discovered " is a strange word to use. Look up prostate cancer for further info if this is a medical project.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Masturbating may protect against prostate cancer

Masturbating may protect against prostate cancer?
I've read article here : http://drdigg.com/story.php?title=Masturbating_and_prostate_cancer Should we masturbate to protect ?
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Well than i will never have prostate cancer, ha ha
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That sounds like a damned good excuse to spank the monkey... Here we go for the fifth time today.....
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Thats the best news I've heard all week.lol
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interesting study- have read a few other articles stating this might be true-but don't bet your life on it-its a big might
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Well if you masturbate on a regular basis, then chances are gettign prostate cancer is very slim.

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Friday, October 12, 2012

How do you get prostate cancer

how do you get prostate cancer?
how do you get prostate cancer?
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Causes of prostate cancer The cause of prostate cancer isn't fully understood at present, but you are more likely to develop prostate cancer if: * you're over 50 * you have close relatives who have had prostate cancer * several women in your family have had breast cancer - you may have inherited a faulty gene which may increase your risk of prostate cancer * you're African-Caribbean or African-American * your diet is high in fat * you're overweight
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Causes of prostate cancer Although the causes of prostate cancer are unknown, there are some factors that are known to increase a manâ€™s chance of developing the disease. Age is the most important risk factor for prostate cancer. A manâ€™s risk factor for developing prostate cancer is also higher if a close relative such as a father or brother has had the disease. Diet may also be an influencing factor in the development of prostate cancer. A diet high in animal fat (including dairy products) and low in fresh fruit and vegetables may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Symptoms There are many symptoms of prostate cancer. These symptoms are also very common in men who may have an enlargement of the prostate gland. This often occurs when men get older. If the prostate becomes so large that it presses on the urethra, problems with passing urine can occur. This is most commonly caused by benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Benign means non-cancerous and hyperplasia means that it gets bigger. Sometimes however the growth, which obstructs the urethra, can be malignant or cancerous. Symptoms may include: Finding it hard or difficult to urinate Passing urine more frequently than usual Blood in the urine Pain when passing urine. If you have any of the above symptoms it is important that you have them checked by your doctor. But please remember that most enlargements of the prostate will not be cancer.
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The John B answer is a very good one and so even I gave him a thumbs up vote. However he left out another potential cause that is rapidly being accepted ast a stong candidate to this problem. The production of semen is a complex one and there is evidence that not flushing out our supply through continued mastubation can significantly raise the risk. For instance the DNA in sperm represents only half of our DNA structure so the body would naturally kill them on sight. The immune system turns on our own body in a sense. Nature supplied sperm with a helper cell that fools the immune system into thinking its a complete structure. But these cells have a short life and soon the sperm are left to fend for themselves. Females flush their egg every 28 day in period. This is automatic for them. Males mastubate to do this same task. The task is vital to good health, and not doing this enough is thought to increase the risk of trouble there. Some males because of religious or social objections fail in their task of getting this out. Like spoiled milk in the fridge its not a good thing. This should be added to what John b has stated as his response is correct.
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You get it the same way you get any cancer - a cell's genome is damaged causing it to express genes it shouldn't, causing it to reproduce uncontrollably. Major causes of genome damage include radiation and free radicals as well as carcinogenic chemicals like benzene (found in tobacco). Most of the time, cancerous cells are picked up and destroyed by the immune system. A compromised immune system can therefore increase the risk of cancer. Prostate cancer is like breast cancer though, there are genes that can cause one to be more susceptible to it.

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Monday, October 8, 2012

Why prostate cancer is more prevalent in blacks than whites

why prostate cancer is more prevalent in blacks than whites?
I have found that prostate cancer is predominate in blacks not because of their skin color,but relative to the physical wrok done as slaves.Most balcks are natural built with more muscle mass than whites and the prostate cancer rate can be traced to the deterioration of muscle mass over a period of time. Other factors include weight gain and the increase of the human life span with respect to sexuality. There is a relationship between sexual aggression and the loss of muscle mass and prostate cancer this also is demonstrated with people have sexual impotency problem having a low prostate cancer rate. Also people using steriods will have a high prostate cancer rate because of the relative decrease in muscle mass.
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A lot of diseases are more prevalent in blacks. It is just the nature of things. Your theory is hogwash.
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Interesting thoughts, but here are some more likely possibilities: 1) Simple genetics has a lot to do with prostate cancer. Regardless of race, you are more likely to have it if a close relative (father or brother) has it. This may explain nearly all ethnic variance in PCa. 2) Vitamin D deficiency has been suggested as a possible contributor. Internal production of vitamin D is corellated to melatonin. 3) Diet has a great deal to do with it. High fat diet, red meats, all have positive corellation. 4) Higher poverty rate, which implies less access to health care. 5) PCa isn't related to muscle mass or potency, but is related to testosterone level. I don't know of any studies on relative testosterone levels by race.

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

What race has the highest rates of prostate cancer

What race has the highest rates of prostate cancer?

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white men
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There is in fact a striking link to ethnicity - so much so that it is listed among the risk factors for prostate cancer. In the UK, black Caribbean and African men have approximately two to three times the risk of being diagnosed or dying from prostate cancer than white men, while Asian men generally have a lower risk than average risk. Similarly, in the US black men have higher rates than white men; in fact the highest recorded rates in the world, while Asian American men have much lower rates.
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The highest risk for developing prostate cancer is in Sweden. The US and Japanese men who migrated here have an intermediate risk. The lowest risk is in Taiwan and Japan. Black men are afflicted 30% more often than white men.
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You should definitely ask a doctor on this issue. Check out the site below, it's definitely something you should read!

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Does too much Masturbation cause prostate cancer/problems

Does too much Masturbation cause prostate cancer/problems?
I know a little bit actually helps a mans prostate but does too much of it damage it or cause prostate cancer or other problems later in life. If you think about it so many ageing men have it
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That is like saying breathing air causes breast cancer after all so many aging women do it. No mastrubation will not harm your prostrate at all. ~J
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Research has yet to prove that masturbation is harmful to your health. Yes, sometimes men do stupid things and use objects, or use too much force, and injure themselves while masturbating, but masturbation will not cause cancer and most likely does not cause any other problems. I think if all men were to suddenly stop masturbating, and only get pleasure strictly from sex, you would not find a decline in the rates of cancers, or other illnesses. It just wouldn't make sense. I don't think any scientist will ever, ever, ever prove that masturbation causes any of us any serious harm, or increase risks of disease.
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I HOPE NOT I LITERALLY MASTYRBATE ABOUT 15 15 TIMES
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It's true that prostate problems usually affect men in later life, but this is not as a result of excessive masturbation. In fact, recent studies show that young men who masturbate at least five times a week are less likely to develop prostate problems in later life.
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I think you will be alright as long as you refrain from doing it with Bill Clinton. ( watch out for smoking cubans*).* cigars that is.
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you could have a yeast infection... http://www.yeastinfection.org
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I'm 71 years old and believe masturbation doesn't harm a man's prostrate so keep doing it all you want to man.
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Quit the contrary. Masturbation promotes good health for the prostate. You need to ejaculate 5 to 7 times a week now at your young age and most of your life for good prostate health.
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No, I am sure about it..And, isnt 'it' healthy??

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Friday, September 28, 2012

Do you know if they have a cancer treatment section for prostate cancer

do you know if they have a cancer treatment section for prostate cancer?
i am being treated with radiation and need to know if i move back to pensacola if the va can continue my treatment, i have about four more weeks of treatment left.
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Yes, prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers, and all large medical centers see and treat large numbers of prostate cancer patients.
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My daughter goes to the VA also, Any and all treatment you have will be continued by the VA where ever you go because they will transfer all your records to Florida. The only thing is, if you ever decided to get treatments outside the VA, they won't pay for it. That's what I hate about the VA. You should be alright, I'm sure the VA doctors in Pensacola are just as good as where you are coming from. Good luck, Hope you feel better soon.
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You donâ€™t mention who â€œtheyâ€� are? If you want to be treated elsewhere make sure your doctors know and set up an appointment with a radiation oncologist in the city you are moving to and have your records sent before you arrive. This way there will be little down time.

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Do any of you women care about all the men who died from prostate cancer last year

Do any of you women care about all the men who died from prostate cancer last year?
Do any of you care or do you only care about other women???
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I do care, and I also care about all the people who die from the million and one other things that kill people.
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what kind of question is this, ofcorse people care !
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I care about any illness that cuts the productive life of a human being- however most men die WITH prostate cancer as opposed to FROM it. edit What some people don't understand is actually how to read reports. This is a report on CA -it doesn't list causes of death for say heart disease. infection, etc..... For the majority of men with prostate CA the cause of death is near the regular US averages most often heart disease.
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does anybody care about all the people in Africa dying of poverty? How about those civilians killed in Iraq and Afghanistan? Does anyone care about people living in Vietnam living with deformities caused by the poisoning by USA ... Wel the can go on, do you care ? If so, what did you do to show that you care? Anyways sad topic.
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The hypothetical ones or actual relations?
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its their fault; they didn't want to take the dr's fingers in their bum like a real man
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I don't know if they care. I just know that mainstream feminists and self-proclaimed professors continue to misrepresent the statistics. The MORTALITY rate for prostate cancer is as high as the mortality rate for breast cancer. Now guess which one gets much more research funding? Here's the data that mainstream feminists do not want you to know: http://www.cancer.org/downloads/stt/CFF2008Table_pg44.pdf Edit: What some people that purport to be "professors" and "health care professionals" don't seem to understand is that mortality rate means the rate that the cancer kills. And the above link explicitly shows that prostate cancer kills at the same rate as breast cancer. Is this misreading of the evidence purposeful, or ignorance?
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according to rowdy's info the mortality rate is higher for men in every disease. It's always been that way. men die 10 years before women do. So why are women the weaker sex. doesn't make sense.Do any of you women care about all the men who died from prostate cancer last year?
Do any of you care or do you only care about other women???
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I do care, and I also care about all the people who die from the million and one other things that kill people.
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what kind of question is this, ofcorse people care !
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I care about any illness that cuts the productive life of a human being- however most men die WITH prostate cancer as opposed to FROM it. edit What some people don't understand is actually how to read reports. This is a report on CA -it doesn't list causes of death for say heart disease. infection, etc..... For the majority of men with prostate CA the cause of death is near the regular US averages most often heart disease.
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does anybody care about all the people in Africa dying of poverty? How about those civilians killed in Iraq and Afghanistan? Does anyone care about people living in Vietnam living with deformities caused by the poisoning by USA ... Wel the can go on, do you care ? If so, what did you do to show that you care? Anyways sad topic.
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The hypothetical ones or actual relations?
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its their fault; they didn't want to take the dr's fingers in their bum like a real man
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I don't know if they care. I just know that mainstream feminists and self-proclaimed professors continue to misrepresent the statistics. The MORTALITY rate for prostate cancer is as high as the mortality rate for breast cancer. Now guess which one gets much more research funding? Here's the data that mainstream feminists do not want you to know: http://www.cancer.org/downloads/stt/CFF2008Table_pg44.pdf Edit: What some people that purport to be "professors" and "health care professionals" don't seem to understand is that mortality rate means the rate that the cancer kills. And the above link explicitly shows that prostate cancer kills at the same rate as breast cancer. Is this misreading of the evidence purposeful, or ignorance?
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according to rowdy's info the mortality rate is higher for men in every disease. It's always been that way. men die 10 years before women do. So why are women the weaker sex. doesn't make sense.

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