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.
Men's Health - 6 Answers
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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?

Cancer - 1 Answers
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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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