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Prostate Cancer Survival Rates

May 18, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Prostate

Upon receiving the diagnosis of prostate cancer, men naturally want to know the most current prostate cancer survival rates. Every man’s prognosis or outlook for cancer depends on his overall health, his age, his Gleason score, his prostate cancer stage, the type of treatment he receives, and how his cancer … Read More

Prostate Cancer Symptoms? PSA Test Is Only Part of the Story

May 18, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Prostate

Some men with prostate cancer do not experience any symptoms of the disease and don’t discover they have it until a screening test returns with a suspicious result, leading to a search for a diagnosis. Other men may experience significant symptoms of prostate cancer, prompting them to seek medical attention. … Read More

Prostate Cancer Therapies: External and Internal Radiation Therapy

May 18, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Prostate

Radiation treatment for prostate cancer involves using high-energy beams such as x-rays to kill cancer cells and prevent them from spreading. Treatment with radiation, called radiation therapy, may be used for two different purposes: to treat and hopefully cure the cancer or to reduce symptoms from what has been determined … Read More

Prostatitis Treatment: What Are Your Options?

Mar 7, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Prostate

Prostatitis refers to one of a number of conditions in which the prostate becomes inflamed. Prostatitis is the most common urinary tract problem in men under the age of 50, but it can affect men of any age. In fact, approximately 25 percent of men experience one form of prostatitis … Read More

Prostate Cancer Therapies: The Cryoablation Option

Mar 1, 2016 · UHN Staff · Prostate

Cryoablation, also called cryotherapy or cryosurgery, is a relatively new treatment option for prostate cancer. Although the original technique was developed in the 1960s and has been modified over time, widespread use of cryoablation for prostate cancer did not occur until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its use … Read More

Saw Palmetto Benefits Prostate Health

Nov 10, 2015 · UHN Staff · Prostate

In men, the prostate gland often gets bigger with age, and this enlargement usually beings around age 40 to 45. A condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the medical term for a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, is very common and occurs in more than half of all men. While … Read More

A Brand New Supplement for Prostate Enlargement is Revolutionizing Prostate Treatment

May 14, 2014 · UHN Staff · Prostate

Prostate growth in an inevitable danger for almost every man in the world. If uncontrolled, a fast-growing prostate can contribute to dysfunctional urination[1], high blood pressure, diabetes, and possibly prostate cancer.[2] Most current treatments for enlarged prostate function by inhibiting enzymes that help trigger prostate growth.[3] This can be dangerous … Read More

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