The prostate gland produces the thick, milky-white fluid that carries the millions of sperm cells during intercourse. The prostate is about the size of a walnut or a golf ball, and it is located between the bladder and the lower intestine. It surrounds part of the urethra, which is the internal tube where urine is
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How Your Urologist Checks for Prostate Health
Prostate cancer is the most common form of [non-skin] cancer for men in the United States. A part of the men’s reproductive system, the prostate is located below a man’s bladder and to the front of the rectum. When healthy, your prostate is about the size of a walnut; when diseased, your prostate will enlarge
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Urology is the medical field dedicated to the health of the urinary system and the male reproductive system. The urinary tract stores and releases urine as liquid waste, helping the body to maintain the right balance of water and chemicals. Urology focuses on the care of the bladder, kidneys, prostate gland, ureters, urethra, and male reproductive
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One in nine men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. With statistics like this, prostate cancer has reached near epidemic proportions. A more encouraging statistic is that, if it is detected early, when it’s still within the prostate gland, prostate cancer has cure rates above 90 percent. Like with all chronic
Read MoreProstate Cancer: Early Diagnosis is Key
How early is too early to begin prostate cancer screenings? Although early detection can save your life and make a huge difference in cancer treatment and successful recovery, there is some controversy around early screenings that many doctors and medical organizations disagree on. Screening for prostate cancer can not only be uncomfortable, both physically and
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