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Q: could this be prostate cancer?
I'm 19 and for the past year I've been on and off every few days for a few seconds feeling a very sharp crippling pain inside by butthole. I didn't even know it could be prostate cancer until I looked up the symptoms. Could this be prostate cancer?
A: Conduct PSA test if you have suspicion. Consult the doctor.
Q: what is the most accurate prostate cancer test?
My Doctor realy doesn't feel comfartable about digital exam.
I'm worried that due to his reluctance I'll be diagnosed to late.
I'm 50 and having symptoms.
A: The common tests your doctor or nurse will perform first require no special preparation. Digital rectal exams (DRE) and blood tests for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) are often included in routine physical examinations for men over 50. For African-American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer, it is recommended that tests be given starting at age 40. Some organizations even recommend that these tests be given to all men starting at age 40.
If you have urination problems or if the DRE or PSA test indicates that you might have a problem, you will probably be given additional tests that may require some preparation. Ask your doctor or nurse whether you should change your diet or fluid intake or stop taking any medications. If the tests involve inserting instruments into the urethra or rectum, you may be given antibiotics before and after the test to prevent infection.
DRE
This exam is usually done first. Many doctors perform a DRE as part of a routine physical exam for any man over 50, some even at 40, whether the man has urinary problems or not. You may be asked to bend over a table or to lie on your side holding your knees close to your chest. The doctor slides a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum and feels the part of the prostate that lies next to it. You may find the DRE slightly uncomfortable, but it is very brief. This exam tells the doctor whether the gland has any bumps, irregularities, soft spots, or hard spots that require additional tests. If a prostate infection is suspected, the doctor might massage the prostate during the DRE to obtain fluid for examination with a microscope.
PSA Blood Test
To rule out cancer, your doctor may recommend a PSA blood test. The amount of PSA, a protein produced by prostate cells, is often higher in the blood of men who have prostate cancer. However, an elevated level of PSA does not necessarily mean you have cancer. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a PSA test for use in conjunction with a DRE to help detect prostate cancer in men age 50 or older and for monitoring men with prostate cancer after treatment. However, much remains unknown about how to interpret the PSA test, its ability to discriminate between cancer and benign prostate conditions, and the best course of action if the PSA is high.
Because so many questions are unanswered, the relative magnitude of the test’s potential risks and benefits is unknown. When added to DRE screening, PSA enhances detection, but PSA tests are known to have relatively high false-positive rates, and they also may identify a greater number of medically insignificant tumors.
The PSA test first became available in the 1980s, and its use led to an increase in the detection of prostate cancer between 1986 and 1991. In the mid-1990s, deaths from prostate cancer began to decrease, and some observers credit PSA testing for this trend. Others, however, point out that statistical trends do not necessarily prove a cause-and-effect relationship. The benefits of prostate cancer screening are still being studied. The National Cancer Institute is conducting the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial, or PLCO Trial, to determine whether certain screening tests reduce the number of deaths from these cancers. DRE and PSA exams are being studied to see whether yearly screening will decrease the risk of dying from prostate cancer.
Until a definitive answer is found, doctors and patients should weigh the benefits of PSA testing against the risks of followup diagnostic tests and cancer treatments. The procedures used to diagnose prostate cancer may cause significant side effects, including bleeding and infection. Treatment for prostate cancer often causes erectile dysfunction, or impotence, and may cause urinary incontinence.
Urinalysis
Your doctor or nurse may ask for a urine sample to test with a dipstick or to examine with a microscope. A chemically treated dipstick will change color if the urine contains nitrite, a byproduct of bacterial infection. Traces of blood in the urine may indicate that a kidney stone or infection is present, or the sample might reveal bacteria or infection-fighting white blood cells. You might be asked to urinate into two or three containers to help locate the infection site. If signs of infection appear in the first container but not in the others, the infection is likely to be in the urethra. Your doctor or nurse might ask you to urinate into the first container, then stop the stream for a prostate massage before completing the test. If urine taken after prostate massage or the prostate fluid itself contains significantly more bacteria, it is a strong sign that you have bacterial prostatitis.
Transrectal Ultrasound and Prostate Biopsy
If prostate cancer is suspected, your doctor may recommend a transrectal ultrasound. In this procedure, the doctor or technician inserts a probe slightly larger than a pen into the rectum. The
Q: Prostate Cancer? Info? experiences?
my 63 year old dad has prostate cancer, his doctor diagnosed him with it in january, he has stage 2 and his glacusemen is 7.5, he has KNow symptoms at all, he's not even pale he is having surgery on friday to remove the prostate. does anyone have any experience or info?
A: His surgery is called a T.U.R.P. Trans urethral resection of the prostate. The prostate is a gland that looks like a donut and is at the base of the bladder where the urethra passes through it. The surgeon will go in with a scope and ream out the prostate to remove it. The prostate is one gland that never stops growing. Many older men have to have it removed because it interferes with their peeing, especially at night when they are trying to sleep. Because the prostate is so enlarged, they are never able to fully empty their bladder, so it seems like they have to pee more often. Many men get bladder infections from not emptying their bladders. Bladder infections are very rare in males.
Your dad my have to stay in the hospital overnight, but can also be done as a day surgery. Don't be alarmed if you go to visit him and his pee has a lot of blood in the catheter bag. That will clear soon.
Talk to your dad's doctor about his prognosis if your dad won't tell you. The best time to do that is right after surgery when the doctor comes out to talk to the family or at his post-op visit. I sounds to me llike they got it faily early.
Q: prostate cancer...am i at risk?!?!?!?
ok...i have had this problem where i cant fully urinate occasionally..since i was probably 12..but it was rare that it happened..it happened off and on..i am 20 yrs old now and i finally went to the doctor to get it checked out..when i drink alcohol it burns a little after my first drink. and makes me wanna go to the bathroom. the doctor inspected my prostate and said it felt a little enlarged and i told her it hurt a little when she touched it and was tender..she gave me some antibiotics for it...the only symptoms i have are the painful urination..they are not super painful..but irritating. i am kind of freaked out that i might have prostate cancer....or at risk of prostate cancer. none of my family i know have prostate cancer, and my dad's side of the family is pretty healthy. should i be freaked??
A: i think the doctor would have sent you for tests if she thought you had prostate cancer as this disease is very curable if caught in the early stages. if i was you i would go for a second opinion as time is vital and if you do have it you can start the treatment immediately. I wish you all the best and pray that you wil get a good result . God bless you
Q: need help with prostate cancer questions?
1. what sre the causes
2. what are the symptoms
3. what effects are seen on the reproductive system
4. how is the conditon treated
A: 1 - Yes, there are causes - smoking, exposure to carcinogens, genetic factors, being overweight.
2 - Pain when ejaculating, urinating. Blood in urine. Urinating too often / constricted flow.
3 - Not able to ejaculate. If certain therapies are administered, inability to have children.
4 - Radiotherapy - EBRT, IMRT, or Brachtherapy
- Hormonal therapy - Removing prostate, taking oestrogen tablets
- Chemotherapy - controversial. Not used very often.
Hope I helped!
Q: Prostate cancer....medical vs natural cures.Please help! need your advice desperately!!?
My boyfriend's dad has just been told he has prostate cancer. My boyfriend's parents hate doctors and medicine and think they are all evil and will just end up killing him in the end, they love naturopaths etc etc and are hoping that eating certain vegies and foods will make him better. I come from a family that goes to the doctor for a prescription at the tiniest cold symptom, so this is really hard for me to accept. my mum works in a hospital so we really believe doctors and medicine are the real cures for everything. I have been looking through mum's medical books and they all say the only cure is operations, laser treatment, medicine etc etc. they say if it isn't treated properly it causes death. I have tried talking to his parents but they won't listen. what can i do? I love him so much and want him to be around to be a grandpa for our children! but i feel if he doesn't seek proper medical advice he will die.has anyone had experience with cancer and natural medicine?please help!!
A: Basically, I agree with your boyfriend's parents.
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Q: dan fogelburg dies of prostate cancer today?
are there symptoms ??
A: Symptoms of prostate cancer can include difficulty urinating, blood in the urine, and difficulty getting an erection. Prostate cancer is something that doctors can fairly easily test for using a blood test and also a manual prostate examination. Men should be checked regularly as they get older. The good thing about prostate cancer is that if it is caught early, most are very treatable.
Q: Prostate cancer? Im worried.?
I know im only nearly 16, but..... i always need the toilet alot, especially when i drink alcohol or energy drinks ect.
Also ive lost my appetite recently.
I know thats only 2 of the symptoms but is it still possible?
I also know it mostly affects over 50 year old men.
Worried much?!
:/
A: Mate,
caffeine does two thing to you:
1. Suppresses your appetite whilst speeding up your metabolism
2. Acts as a diuretic, so you have to pee straight away.
You need to ask yourself, does your family have a history of prostate cancer? Are you having rapid weight loss, then go to the doctor.
When are you urinating? Do you feel like your bladder is not emptying? Do you want to go but can't go? MOST IMPORTANTLY: is the force of urine stream decreased?
The prostate has a portion of the urethra passing though it so any growth (benign or malignant) in there is going to DECREASE your urine flow as it is being blocked and you may find yourself dribbling or not even being able to pee at all?
I would be concerned if:
1. I was going mostly at night.
2. Urine flow being decressed
3. Feeling that the bladder hasn't completly empted
If this doesn't help you out, go to the doctor!
Q: What is wrong with my Prostate?
For maybe a year now, it's been swollen. It can be many things, including cancer.
My problem is, I only have three symptoms, and they can mean a lot of things.
My symptoms are:
- Swollen Prostate
- Pain of the prostate
- Cloudy Urine
The pains are rare, meaning maybe once every few days, and only for a couple seconds.
Maybe one in every ten times I urinate, will it be mildly cloudy.
I don't think it's prostate cancer, but something is definitely wrong. Any ideas what might be wrong?
P.S.: I plan to see a doctor, soon. I haven't been able to, because of privacy and money issues, which will be solved in a few days.
A: See the doctor as he/she is the only one qualified to determine what your problem might be. And good luck.
Q: What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
A: 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 -
Q: What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
A: 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
Q: what are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
A: As the tumor grows, it may spread from one part of the prostate to surrounding areas. Symptoms of prostate cancer may include:
Frequent urination (especially at night)
Weak urinary stream
Inability to urinate
Interruption of urinary stream (stopping and starting)
Pain or burning on urination
Blood in the urine
Pain in lower back, pelvis or upper thighs
Q: symptoms of prostate cancer?
A: Prostate cancer is a disease in which cells in the prostate gland become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably, forming tumors.
Prostate cancer is a malignancy of one of the major male sex glands. Along with the testicles and the seminal vesicles, the prostate secretes the fluid that makes up semen. The prostate is about the size of a walnut and lies just behind the urinary bladder. A tumor in the prostate interferes with proper control of the bladder and normal sexual functioning. Often the first symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty in urinating. However, because a very common, non-cancerous condition of the prostate, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also causes the same problem, difficulty in urination is not necessarily due to cancer.
The precise cause of prostate cancer is not known. However, there are several known risk factors for disease including age over 55, African-American heritage, a family history of the disease, occupational exposure to cadmium or rubber, and a high-fat diet. Men with high plasma testosterone levels may also have an increased risk for developing prostate cancer.
Frequently, prostate cancer has no symptoms and the disease is diagnosed when the patient goes for a routine screening examination. However, when the tumor is big or the cancer has spread to the nearby tissues, the following symptoms may be seen:
-weak or interrupted flow of the urine
-frequent urination (especially at night)
-difficulty starting urination
-inability to urinate
-pain or burning sensation when urinating
-blood in the urine
-persistent pain in lower back, hips, or thighs (bone pain)
-painful ejaculation-
Q: Prostate Cancer?
hi,can anyone help.I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and waiting for an mri scan on 7th august.It must be at the early stages because i have no symptoms,everything seems fine.What kind of treatment do you think they will recomend for me at this stage,i am 50yrs old.
A: Prostate cancer is usually adenocarcinoma. Symptoms are rare until urethral obstruction occurs. Diagnosis is suggested by digital rectal examination or prostate-specific antigen measurement and confirmed by biopsy. Prognosis for most patients with prostate cancer, especially when it is localized or regional, is very good; more men die with prostate cancer than of it. Treatment is with prostatectomy, radiation therapy, or, for some elderly patients, watchful waiting.
Please see the web pages for more details on Prostate cancer.
Q: Prostate Cancer?
Symptoms, cure,medicines, preventions.
A: Hi Joven
Here is a strategy on the process of healing.
Quick Action Plan for Prostate Cancer
1. Since prostate cancer is easier to prevent rather than treat, your most important choice is that of prevention.
2. Undergo prostate screening annually from the age of 50 on, or younger if you have a family history of prostate cancer. Utilize both conventional and non conventional styles of testing procedures.
3. If family history indicates prostate cancer, or if you are faced with an autoimmune disease, take extra precaution with the following suggestions, and look carefully into the subject of Vasectomy, as this procedure could aggravate your already higher risk for prostate cancer.
4. Engage in life supporting and anti-stress solutions to relieve tightness surrounding the prostate gland, such as yoga, massage and acupuncture. Avoid tight underclothing and pants. Wear your belt buckle off to the side, and avoid nickel.
5. Engage in an enjoyable exercise routine that you do 3-5 days per week. Experiment with Yoga, Qi Gong or Tai Chi. Movement that strengthens and relaxes the body, rather than constricts, is an essential element to maintaining prostate health.
6. Make positive diet changes, eliminating conventional, processed and fast foods, toxic fats and oils, and inorganic diary and protein sources. Eat organic whenever possible. Start eating a whole foods diet, eating an abundant selection of raw and lightly steamed vegetables, raw fruits and clean protein sources, along with fresh juices, whole grains, and soaked nuts and seeds.
7. Use purified water both internally and when bathing, and drink at least ½ your weight in ounces of quality water daily.
8. Rather than coffee, choose green tea containing 710 ECGC, and other non-caffeinated herb teas as a powerful anti-oxidant drink. Sip throughout the day. To read more visit: www.greenteahaus.com
9. Consider a Colon Cleanse; read through the excellent version found under Detoxification on the Natural Cures web site.
10. Start on a quality supplement and herb program as suggested above, and preferably, personalized by a qualified alternative therapist. Also, try Flower Essences and/or Aromatherapy.
11. Engage in alternative therapies, such as Energy Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and bodywork. Additionally, find a qualified alternative practitioner such as a Naturopathic or Osteopathic Doctor to support every aspect of your newfound commitment to health and healing.
Best of health to you
Cheers