The prostate is a small gland, usually described as "walnut-sized," that, together with the seminal vesicles, produces the fluid part of semen. It is located just below the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the tube through which urine passes through the penis. Problems with the prostate are usually connected to aging: the older you are, the more likely your chances of experiencing prostate problems and symptoms... Read more >
If you, or someone you know, has just been diagnosed with or tested for prostate cancer, you undoubtedly have many questions. You probably want as much information as you can find. You may want to know about prostate cancer statistics, where the gland is located, what it does, and how good the chances are of surviving the disease. This site provides the prostate cancer information you're looking for. Here you can... Read more >
The Function of the Prostate Gland The function of the prostate is primarily reproductive: it contributes to the production of semen, the milky liquid that transports sperm. During ejaculation, the gland excretes seminal fluid into the urethra, the passage that serves as an exit channel for both semen and urine. The gland is located in the pelvis, below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It wraps... Read more >
Prostate problems may be preventable: a number of preventive measures are being investigated through clinical trials. New medication, vitamin supplements, and even the food we eat may help reduce the risk of cancer and other prostate problems. Dietary Suggestions, Lycopene and Antioxidants Prostate cancer has been linked to both obesity and consumption of fatty foods. Eating a diet high in fruits, grains and... Read more >
The results of a prostate biopsy are often confusing: "A stage two adenocarcinoma with a Gleason score of three." What's that supposed to mean? Before you get your prostate biopsy results, you might want to learn a little about the grading and staging terminology: nothing too complex, just enough to be prepared. Adenocarcinoma The vast majority (95 percent) of prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas. An... Read more >
Prostate surgery may be used to remove tumors or provide symptom relief. The potential side effects of prostate surgery include impotence and urinary incontinence. These are worrisome possibilities for men. And like any form of surgery, bleeding or infection is always a risk. The potential complications of surgery must be weighed against the possible gains. Radical Prostatectomy If cancer is caught in its early... Read more >
ResourcesAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2002). Task force finds evidence lacking on whether routine screening for prostate cancer improves health outcomes. Retrieved January 22, 2003 from www.ahrq.gov/news/press/pr2002/prosscpr.htm. American Cancer Society. (2003). How is prostate cancer staged? Retrieved January 29, 2003, from www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_3x_how_is_ prostate_c... Read more >
Life altering complications can result from prostate cancer treatment, and it's important that you have a clear understanding of the risks. Sometimes treatment is neither required nor recommended. Some men prefer to wait as long as possible, while others feel uncomfortable putting off treatment. The choice, ultimately, is an intensely personal one. Questions to Ask Your Doctor and Yourself Your doctor or... Read more >
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