Sunday, July 20, 2008

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

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First of all, prostate cancer is more common in men over the age of 65. The most common symptoms involve problems with urination. Symptoms: 1. trouble starting your urine stream 2. a weaker-than-normal urine stream. 3. cannot urinate at all (yikes). 4. frequent urination 5. feels like the bladder is not completely emptying while urinating 6. waking up to urinate 7. either pain or burning when you urinate 8. blood in your urine (ooooo) 9. a deep pain in either the lower back, belly, hip, or pelvis
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Most men do not have any physical symptoms with early prostate cancer. As prostate cancer advances, some men may experience the need to urinate more often, or may find their ability to urinate is slowed or weakened. These problems can also be caused by noncancerous conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Painful irritation can also occur, but this is typically due to other causes, such as infection. Blood in the urine or sexual problems (such as difficulty getting an erection) also may occur as prostate cancer advances. Blood in semen is also sometimes associated with prostate cancer, but can be caused by other conditions such as prostatitis, which is an infection or inflammation of the prostate gland. Pain in the back, hips, and ribs may be other signs of advanced cancer.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Why are black men more likely to get prostate cancer

Why are black men more likely to get prostate cancer?
anyone have the scientific reason for this. how does skin colour effect our insides other than vitamin d production. why are we pre disposed to it
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The incidence of prostate cancer is directly related to testosterone levels (this is the primary male sex hormone). Blacks produce the most testosterone, asians produce the least.
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Leading Urologist Patrick Walsh says that black men get more aggressive forms of the disease, are more likely to have it come back after treatment, and are more likely to die from it than white men. He says the reason why is not known for certain, but it may be because of genetic predisposition (just as we know that family history of the disease matters), diet, and as you mention, inadequate vitamin D. There may be socioeconomic factors at play as well--less access to quality health care, not being screened early enough, etc. There are educational campaigns within the African-American community trying to address these issues. For odds of beating prostate cancer, see: http://www.ehow.com/how_5275952_estimate-prostate-cancer-cure-odds.html

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Saturday, July 12, 2008

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

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The main symptoms are: difficulty passing urine, inability to urinate, passing urine often (particularly at night), weak or interrupted urine flow, pain when urinating, blood in the urine and pain in the lower back, hips and upper thighs. However, all of these symptoms can also be caused by other conditions such as benign prostate enlargement. Men with any of these symptoms should consult their doctor. Refer http://faq.testcountry.com/WHAT_ARE_THE_GENERAL_SYMPTOMS_OF_PROSTATE_CANCER_/662.htm
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when u cant pee.. :) my uncle had this.
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* A need to urinate frequently, especially at night; * Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine; * Weak or interrupted flow of urine; * Painful or burning urination; * Difficulty in having an erection; * Painful ejaculation; * Blood in urine or semen; or * Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs. Because these symptoms can also indicate the presence of other diseases or disorders, such as BPH or prostatitis, men who experience any of these symptoms will undergo a thorough work-up to determine the underlying cause of the symptoms.
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Prostate cancer usually doesn't produce any noticeable symptoms in its early stages, so many cases of prostate cancer aren't detected until the cancer has spread beyond the prostate. For most men, prostate cancer is first detected during a routine screening such as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test or a digital rectal exam (DRE). When signs and symptoms do occur, they depend on how advanced the cancer is and how far the cancer has spread. Early signs and symptoms of prostate cancer can include urinary problems, caused when the prostate tumor presses on the bladder or on the tube that carries urine from the bladder (urethra). However, urinary symptoms are much more commonly caused by benign prostate problems, such as an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) or prostate infections. Less than 5 percent of cases of prostate cancer have urinary problems as the initial symptom. When urinary signs and symptoms do occur, they can include: - Trouble urinating - Starting and stopping while urinating - Decreased force in the stream of urine Cancer in your prostate or the area around the prostate can cause: - Blood in your urine - Blood in your semen Prostate cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes in your pelvis may cause: - Swelling in your legs - Discomfort in the pelvic area Advanced prostate cancer that has spread to your bones can cause: - Bone pain that doesn't go away - Bone fractures - Compression of the spine -
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Anything ------- that you feel that the organ is behaving abnormally.Do not hesitate to consult a doctor as early as possible.

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