Mens Prostate Faqs
What is prostate cancer?
Cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. Cancer of the prostate is the most common malignancy in American men. Malignancy is a cancerous tumor that can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Early prostate cancer is localized (confined) to the gland, and the majority of patients with localized prostate cancer have a long survival after diagnosis.
Who is at risk for prostate cancer?
All men are at risk. The most common risk factor is age. More than 75 percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year are over the age of 65. African American men have a higher risk of prostate cancer than white Americans. There is some evidence that a diet higher in animal fat may, in part, underlie these differences in risk. Genetic factors also appear to play a role, particularly for families in whom the diagnosis is made in men under age of 60 years. The risk of prostate cancer rises with the number of close relatives who have the disease. It is generally recommended that men who are at high-risk begin screening at age 40 and men who are not at high-risk begin screening at age 50.
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer often does not cause symptoms for many years. By the time symptoms occur, the disease may have spread beyond the prostate. When symptoms do occur, they may include:
Frequent urination, especially at night
Inability to urinate
Trouble starting or holding back urination
A weak or interrupted flow of urine
Painful or burning urination
Can prostate cancer be fround before a man has symptoms?
Yes. Two tests are commonly used to detect prostate cancer in the absence of any symptoms. One is the digital rectal exam, in which a doctor feels the prostate through the rectum to find hard or lumpy areas. The other is a blood test used to detect a substance made by the prostate called prostate specific antigen (PSA).
What are the treatment options for localized prostate cancer?
There are five generally accepted options for treatment of patients with localized prostate cancer:
Nerve-sparing surgery (reduces the risk of erectile dysfunction side effects)
Hormonal therapy (Lowers production of testosterone)
Radiation therapy
Brachytherapy seed implants
Chemotherapy (Uses anti-cancer drugs)
(New) Cryosurgery (Uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and kill prostate cancer cells)
Because prostate cancer is often slow growing, a minority of men choose not to be treated at all (so-called watchful waiting) unless blood tests suggest that the tumor is becoming more aggressive.
Where can I find additional information?
Go to website http://www.mens-prostate-cancer.org/faqs.html
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Yoga a Way Out of Ed, But is it Meant for That Purpose?
erectile dysfunction has become more of a human disease for the simple fact that today we have ED medications that are a blunt answer to ED. Apart from the ED drugs, today people are much more aware of the anatomy of the disease then their ancestors. The scientists and the doctors have worked hard to make ED a lot more intelligible and thanks to their efforts today we know erectile dysfunction in and out.
In addition to the ED cures, today there are certain preventive measures also that can be implemented in order to be safe from ED. Today atleast people are aware of the do's and the don'ts regarding the cure and prevention of ED. It is a different matter whether people want to implement them or not. It is said that physical exercise is very beneficial for a healthy sex life. Obesity and overweight being a very potent ED cause, physical exercise is a very natural healer. The Indian form of exercise, commonly called the Yoga, is a very important form of healer.
Yoga apart from being very beneficial physically is also very important for mental stability and well being. Yog is actually a Sanskrit term that means the amalgamation of the human being with the supreme power. Yoga manifests meditation whereby it is possible for the subject to unite his soul with that of the Supreme Being. Yoga has today been recognized worldwide as a very effective means of mental and physical well being.
However, there is a spiritual side to Yoga also. Yoga says that in order to identify one self with the Supreme soul one has to detach oneself from the worldly pleasures, wishes, and attachments. And in order to achieve this very daunting feat, one needs to practice Yog. Yog is the medium whereby a person can achieve this remarkable stage of complete tranquility and union with the supreme soul.
Among the many things that Yog maintains should be given up in order to achieve complete mental peace and to reach a stage whereby one is completely oblivious of all the worldly things, includes sex. Yes, Yog maintains that Kama (sex) is a liability and a worldly attachment and hence should be given up. However, yoga (i.e. the physical exercise part of Yog) has been recognized world wide as a very important ED prevention method. Yoga is actually prescribed for people who are experiencing erectile dysfunction.
However, if an ED patient is not experiencing any difference in his ED, he can always revert to the oral ED pills in the likes of levitra online. But irrespective of whether you buy levitra or any other ED drug, prescription is necessary. Without Levitra prescription if one has the drug there are very strong chances of levitra side effects and sometimes also of Levitra abuse.
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