Prostate Cancer
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What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate Cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the prostate. The prostate is a gland that surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the end of the penis in men. Women do not have a prostate gland.
Featured Articles
David Oliver: Professor Documents Cancer Battle in Online Videos
By jesch
At first, David Oliver ignored the bump on his neck that he noticed while shaving. The medical school professor assumed it was calcified scar tissue from a previous surgery. But the Read more →
By jesch
At first, David Oliver ignored the bump on his neck that he noticed while shaving. The medical school professor assumed it was calcified scar tissue from a previous surgery. But the Read more →
Avastin Extends Survival Rate for Throat Cancer
By cbronson
Taking bevacizumab, the drug sold as Avastin, may help to extend survival in some throat cancer patients. According to MedPage Today, a study from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New Read more →
By cbronson
Taking bevacizumab, the drug sold as Avastin, may help to extend survival in some throat cancer patients. According to MedPage Today, a study from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New Read more →
Barbie Should Be Bald to Fight Cancer, Some Facebook Users Say
By jesch
Barbie has been an astronaut, an architect, a Nascar driver, and a news anchor. Now, there's an online movement to get her to attempt what could be her biggest feat yet: going Read more →
By jesch
Barbie has been an astronaut, an architect, a Nascar driver, and a news anchor. Now, there's an online movement to get her to attempt what could be her biggest feat yet: going Read more →
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 Risk Factors Are you at risk of getting Prostate Cancer? Inside you'll find known risk factors for the condition. |
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 Diagnosis How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, process, and more. |
 Complications Can this condition lead to other health problems? Learn more about the known complications. |
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 Screening Learn more about the specific tests or exams given by your doctor to screen for Prostate Cancer. |
 Medications What medications offer relief or help with this condition? Are there side effects? Risks? Learn more. |
 Prevention How can you prevent Prostate Cancer? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods. |
 Care Learn more about the day to day care of this condition. Changes to your activity, diet, exercise, and more. |
 Find a Doctor Do you need to contact a doctor about Prostate Cancer? Select a location to find a specialist in your area. |
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