Scientists Tease Out Links Between Diabetes, Cancer
Title: Scientists Tease Out Links Between Diabetes, Cancer
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Prostate Cancer - The Basic Facts
Prostate Cancer - The Basic Facts
Prostate Cancer has unfortunately presented itself as one
of the most common male cancers within the western world.
There is much information about the disease on the Internet
- some helpful - some less so.
The Prostate Biopsy
For men 50 and over, digital rectal exams, or DREs, has become a routine part of the annual checkup, as have prostate specific antigen, or PSA tests. These tests can uncover signs of prostate cancer. But before a doctor can make the final diagnosis, they will use an another procedure: the prostate biopsy. To confirm the presence of prostate cancer, a doctor uses a needle to collect a sample of cells from the prostate. A pathologist, an expert who can distinguish cancerous from non-cancerous cells, then examines this sample. With more and more men undergoing biopsies, doctors are making every effort to ensure the procedure is as safe, comfortable, and accurate as possible.
The Prostate Basics
Basic Facts about the Prostate Gland: The prostate is a sex gland in males. It is around the size of a walnut, and encircles the neck of the bladder and urethra, the tube that expels urine from the bladder. It is partly glandular and partly muscular, with ducts opening into the prostatic portion of the urethra. The prostate is made up of three lobes: a centrally located lobe with one lobe on each side. The prostate gland secretes a slightly alkaline fluid that forms part of the seminal fluid, a fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation.
Antioxidant levels key to prostate cancer risk in some men
Greater levels of selenium, vitamin E and the tomato carotenoid lycopene have been shown to reduce prostate cancer in one out of every four Caucasian males, or those who inherit a specific genetic variation that is particularly sensitive to oxidative stress, say US researchers.
Prostate Cancer and Sex
For some men, even elderly men, the inability to have sexual intercourse can be devastating. For other, it may not matter. Neither instance is `right` or `wrong`. So what are the main issues relating to Prostate Cancer and sex?
Symptoms of Prostatitis - A Quick Guide
Prostatitis is sadly one of the most common medical problems faced by men.
Each year, men make about 2 million visits to the doctor with concerns regarding to this condition.
Total balance for Optimal Prostate Health
Total Balance Men's contains nutrients specific for men that will help ensure hormones are naturally balanced and that your prostate has what it needs for optimal health.
Treating Cancer Naturally
Uncover what you must know about prostate cancer… and what you can do NOW to reduce your risks and stay healthier longer.
Treating Prostate Cancer Naturally is based on a careful, painstaking review of the latest prostate cancer research and medical theory. You'll understand the risk factors, be aware of your treatment options, and be an informed patient and an active participant in your own care.
