Prostate Conditions

Prostate Therapy Can Differ


What type of prostate cancer treatment a man receives depends on whether he is treated at county or private hospitals.

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Prostate Cancer Radiation and Sex


Study: Sexual function in prostate cancer patients receiving beam radiation decreases within the first two years and then stabilizes.

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Today's Expert: Jed Diamond, Ph.D.
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Every time I turn on the television or open the newspaper, it's prostate-this or prostate-that. I'm confused by all the conflicting advice I'm getting. What's a 56-year-old guy supposed to do?

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Don’t fear digital rectal exams. PSA screening for prostate cancer is controversial because it might pick up tiny cancers that aren’t clinically ... Read More...
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Study Looks at Satisfaction with Prostate Cancer Treatments

There are several treatment options for men with prostate cancer: Robotic surgery to remove the prostate, radiation and hormone therapy, and seed implants. Dr. Samadi discusses the benefits and disadvantages of each of these options.

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Whether you have questions, concerns, or just want to chat about sex, this is the place to be.

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Prostate Screenings?

I'm 38 years old. My 68-year-old father was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. I hate going to doctor, but do I need to make an appointment for a prostate cancer screening now? My father is 30 years older than me, and I've read that prostate cancer in men younger than 40 years old is rare.

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