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The appropriate treatment of prostate cancer is often controversial. Treatment options vary based on the stage of the tumor. In the early stages, talk to your doctor about several options, including surgery, radiation therapy, or, in older patients, monitoring the cancer without...[read article]

Tests for Prostate Cancer

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum. The doctor uses a gloved, lubricated finger to check for abnormalities.The doctor will first examine th...  More
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PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. It is a protein found in prostate cells.  More
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Prostate biopsy is a surgical procedure that involves removing a small piece of prostate tissue for microscopic examination.This test is usually done to determine w...  More
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Ultrasound is an imaging test. It uses sound waves to form pictures of your organs that appear on a screen. Transrectal ultrasound uses a special probe that is plac...  More
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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through ...  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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Surgical Procedures for Prostate Cancer

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Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove all of the prostate gland and some of the tissue around it, to treat prostate cancer.Prostatectomy- radical; Radical retr...  More
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Radical (total) prostatectomy is surgery to remove the entire prostate. It may be done if diagnostic tests show that the cancer is confined to the prostate. Your su...  More
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Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove all of the prostate gland and some of the tissue around it, to treat prostate cancer.Prostatectomy- radical; Radical retr...  More
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Prostatectomy is surgical removal of part of the prostate gland(transurethral resection, a procedure performed to relieve urinary symptoms caused by benign enlargem...  More
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Simple prostate removal is a surgery to remove all or part of the prostate gland through a surgical cut in your lower belly, to treat an enlarged prostate.Prostatec...  More
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This treatment is also known as cryosurgery. Its goal is to cure prostate cancer or ease the symptoms of local recurrent prostate cancer. It works by using liquid n...  More
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Robot-Assisted Laproscopic Radical Prostatectomy
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Medical Procedures for Prostate Cancer

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Watchful Waiting
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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs.   More
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Radiation therapy uses high powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.Cancer cells usually multiply faster than other cells in the body. Because radi...  More
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Detailed information on external beam therapy, including information on how the procedure is performed  More
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Intravenous chemotherapy
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Detailed information on brachytherapy, including the two types of brachytherapy: intracavitary brachytherapy treatment and interstitial brachytherapy treatment  More
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy
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Prescribed Medications for Prostate Cancer

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DOXORUBICIN (dox oh ROO bi sin) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat many kinds of cancer like Hodgkin's disease, leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma,...  More
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FLUTAMIDE (FLOO ta mide) blocks the effect of the male hormone called testosterone. It is used in combination with another medication to treat prostate cancer. This...  More
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BICALUTAMIDE (bye ka LOO ta mide) blocks the effect of the male hormone testosterone on the prostate. This medicine is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men...  More
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc...  More
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DOCETAXEL (doe se TAX el) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat m...  More
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PACLITAXEL (PAK li TAX el) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to treat ...  More
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MITOXANTRONE (MYE toe ZAN trone) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets fast dividing cells, like cancer cells, and causes these cells to die. This medicine is used to ...  More
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GOSERELIN (GOE se rel in) is similar to a hormone found in the body. It lowers the amount of sex hormones that the body makes. Men will have lower testosterone leve...  More
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ESTRAMUSTINE (ES tra MUS teen) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat prostate cancer. This medicine may be use...  More
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LEUPROLIDE (loo PROE lide) is a man-made hormone. It is used to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer. This medicine may also be used to treat children with early o...  More
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NILUTAMIDE (nye LOO ta mide) blocks the effect of the male hormone called testosterone. It is used with surgery to treat prostate cancer. This medicine may be used ...  More
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TRIPTORELIN (TRIP toe rel in) decreases testosterone in men and estrogen in women. It is used to treat advanced prostate cancer and endometriosis. This medicine may...  More
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Antineoplastic agent; gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone [LHRH], gonadorelin) antagonist  More
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HISTRELIN (his TREL in) is used to treat the symptoms of advanced prostate cancer. The implant contains a drug that is like a natural hormone in the body called gon...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Prostate Cancer What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Prostate Cancer What's this?

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The Romans used lime (calcium oxide), clacked lime (calcium hydroxide) and hydraulic cement in construction works. Calcium (Latin calx , meaning lime) was first iso...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Vitamin D is found in numerous dietary sources such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun is also a significant contributor to our daily product...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis , a perennial evergreen shrub. Green tea has a long history of use, dating back to China approximately ...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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The Romans used lime (calcium oxide), clacked lime (calcium hydroxide) and hydraulic cement in construction works. Calcium (Latin calx , meaning lime) was first iso...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Red clover is a legume, which like soy contains phytoestrogens (plant-based chemicals that are similar to estrogen, and may act in the body like estrogen or may act...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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WARNING : THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECALLED FROM THE U.S. MARKET AND SHOULD NOT BE USED. PC-SPES® is an herbal combination product that was produced and mark...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Pectins are gel-forming polysaccharides from plant cell walls, especially apple and citrus fruits. Pectins are a type of viscous dietary fiber and vary in the lengt...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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The Romans used lime (calcium oxide), clacked lime (calcium hydroxide) and hydraulic cement in construction works. Calcium (Latin calx , meaning lime) was first iso...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Flaxseed and its derivative flaxseed oil/linseed oil are rich sources of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, which is a biologic precursor to omega-3 fat...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.