Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men in the United States, second only to lung cancer. As men age, their risk of getting prostate cancer increases dramatically, and the risk is even more pronounced in men with family histories of prostate cancer or for those who have been presenting symptoms. The
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Recovery from Prostate Cancer Surgery
The most effective treatment for prostate cancer is the radical prostatectomy. This life-saving surgical procedure entails the removal of the entire prostate gland and possibly some of the surrounding tissues as determined by your surgeon. This operation is highly advanced and is performed by your doctor via robotic technology. This new technology involves much less
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Prostate Health
The prostate is notorious for causing health issues for men as they mature. The most common prostate condition is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is an enlarged prostate. BPH can cause difficulty in urinating and can become a serious issue if left untreated. Inflammation of the prostate and prostate cancer are other fairly common issues
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With close to 200,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men besides skin cancers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – an enlargement of the prostate – is not malignant, but it can obstruct the
Read MoreStages of Prostate Cancer
When a doctor is diagnosing a man’s prostate cancer, the physician will analyze both the growth as well as the spread of the cancer to determine its stage. The stages range from 1 to 4, with 4 being the most aggressive and advanced. These stages are used as guides to determine the best treatment options,
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