Prostate Gland
The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. It is a small, muscular organ about the size of a walnut, located at the base of the bladder and in front of the rectum.
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Enlarged Prostate
Enlarged prostate is a non-cancerous condition that narrows the urethra (a tube running from the bladder through the prostate gland) and makes eliminating urine more difficult. It af...
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Oct 29 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said
on Monday that a cancerous growth was found in his prostate
gland but that it would not affect his ability to remain in
office. Olmert sa...
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Here's another reason for men to avoid packing on extra pounds over the holidays: A new study has found that losing weight reduces the risk of an aggressive form of prostate cancer.After tracking t...
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Federal health advisers have endorsed an experimental vaccine to treat advanced prostate cancer as safe and effective.The Food and Drug Administration advisers voted unanimously Thursday to say Pro...
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BOSTON (Reuters) - Researchers studying Swedish men
say they have uncovered five genes responsible for nearly half
of all cases of prostate cancer in that country and said their
findings might lea...
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Oregon scientists say a simple test can identify men at high risk of life-threatening prostate cancer even after a biopsy finds no signs of it. The key, researchers say, is "PSA density," which com...
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Being overweight hurts men's chances of having successful radiation treatment for prostate cancer, according to a study released Monday.
The study by researchers at the University of Texas...
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There's more worrisome news about vitamins: Taking too many may increase men's risk of dying from prostate cancer.The study, being published Wednesday, doesn't settle the issue. But it is the bigge...
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Republican Rudy Giuliani talks about surviving prostate cancer in a New Hampshire radio ad promoting the tax breaks he says he would give families to buy private health insurance."I had prostate ca...
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When prostate surgery fails to remove all traces of cancer, men face a decision about whether to have radiation therapy.
Radiation can lead to bowel and urinary problems, but patients migh...
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer/songwriter Stephen
Stills, best known for his work with folk-rock trio Crosby,
Stills and Nash, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer,
according to bandmate Graham Na...
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Prostate Gland
Enlarged Prostate
FACTBOX-What is prostate cancer?
