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NHGRI researchers and their collaborators have identified a specific genomic signature of some aggressive prostate tumors, which may help pinpoint specific treatment options. Findings from the study were published April 15 online in The American Journal of Human Genetics. The new finding focuses on BRCA2 mutations, which are associated with breast and ovarian cancer, but also increase men's risk for prostate cancer. Both men and women can inherit a faulty BRCA2 gene from either their mother or father. When working properly, the BRCA2 gene helps stop cells from becoming cancerous by producing proteins that fix damage to DNA.
Credit: Ernesto del Aguila III, NHGRI.
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English
Movember (a portmanteau from the Australian-English diminutive word for "moustache", "mo", and "November") is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer and other male cancers, and associated charities. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at Movember.com. The goal of Movember is to "change the face of men's health."
By encouraging men (who the charity refers to as "Mo Bros") to get involved, Movember aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis and effective treatments, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths. Besides annual check-ups, the Movember Foundation encourages men to be aware of family history of cancer and to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Since 2004, the Movember Foundation charity has run Movember events to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer and depression, in Australia and New Zealand. In 2007, events were launched in Ireland, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Spain, the United Kingdom, Israel, South Africa, Taiwan and the United States. As of 2011, Canadians were the largest contributors to the Movember charities of any nation. In 2010, Movember merged with the testicular cancer event Tacheback.
In 2012, the Global Journal listed Movember as one of the world's top 100 NGOs (non-government organization).
Portuguese
Novembro Azul (Movember) é uma campanha de conscientização realizada por diversas entidades no mês de novembro dirigida a sociedade e aos homens sobre a importância da prevenção e do diagnóstico precoce do câncer de próstata e outras doenças masculinas.
Em vários países, o Movember é mais do que uma simples campanha de conscientização. Há reuniões entre os homens com o cultivo de bigodes (ao estilo Mario Bros), símbolo da campanha, onde são debatidos, além do câncer de próstata, outras doenças como o câncer de testículos, depressão masculina, cultivo da saúde do homem, entre outros.
O movimento surgiu na Austrália, em 2003, aproveitando as comemorações do Dia Mundial de Combate ao Câncer de Próstata, realizado a 17 de novembro.
Na verdade, novembro azul é mais tradicionalmente dedicado ao diabetes mellitus. Em 14 de Novembro, data do nascimento do Dr. Banting, descobridor da insulina, comemora-se o dia mundial do diabetes (a data foi instituída pela Federação Internacional de Diabetes - IDF e pela Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) desde 1991, e conta com o reconhecimento e apoio da Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU), que em dezembro de 2006 assinou uma Resolução reconhecendo o diabetes como uma doença crônica e de alto custo mundial), e no mundo inteiro, ações são desenvolvidas para que o diabetes seja mais divulgado, seus modos de prevenção, diagnostico precoce e manejos. Em muitos locais do mundo, instituições são iluminadas de azul, caminhadas são propostas, ações em ruas movimentadas, etc.
Há também o agosto azul, mês dedicado à prevenção das causas gerais de mortes masculinas, incluindo a violência urbana com mortes por armas de fogo e armas brancas, mortes no trânsito, câncer de próstata, etc, mas sem menção ao diabetes. Portanto, classicamente, novembro azul é o movimento mundial para o diabetes. a IDF- Federação Internacional de Diabetes estima que haverão 410 milhões de diabéticos em 2025, hoje há mais de 230 milhões de diabéticos, uma doença que traz inúmeras complicações, mortes cardiovasculares, incapacitações e amputações, cegueira, etc.
Spanish
Movember (contracción en inglés de Moustache bigote y November noviembre) es un evento anual en el que los varones dejan crecer su bigote durante el mes de noviembre y se organizan encuentros. La intención es concienciar sobre temas de salud del hombre tales como cáncer de próstata, cáncer de testículo, depresión masculina y similares y recaudar dinero para ayudar en cada país a una o más instituciones dedicadas a dichos temas de la salud masculina.
El evento es llevado adelante por la Movember Foundation, elegida en 2012 como una de las 100 ONG mas notables por el Global Journal. Su objetivo es "tener un impacto duradero en la cara a la salud del hombre".
Wikipedia
All men are at risk for prostate cancer, but most men diagnosed with it are older than 65. Additionally, as men get older, their risk for developing another disease, osteoporosis, increases. Osteoporosis is of particular concern for men with prostate cancer, because recent research has found a strong link between hormone deprivation therapy - which is one of the treatments for prostate cancer - and osteoporosis.
Click here to learn more www.fudacancerhospital.org/educationtraining/20160908586....
New findings on prostate cancer may enable doctors to make better diagnoses and prognoses for patients and provide novel directions for therapies, according to a new study from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Network. Most prostate cancers are detected early while still confined to the prostate, a walnut-sized gland located below the bladder. While most cases remain harmless - benign - for decades, other subtypes of prostate cancers can be aggressive, and spread to other parts of the body (metastasize), making them extremely difficult to treat. It is currently difficult for healthcare providers to distinguish which cancers will remain harmless and which will metastasize.
Credit: Darryl Leja, NHGRI.
Passing Winchfield, freshly painted in Prostate Cancer UK charity livery & named 'League Managers Association', 66769 & 66725 'Sunderland' with the London Victoria to Eastleigh empties from today's trip around Kent....
Yet another 'celebrity' loco visits the area and one that I have not seen since its revised 'Prostate Cancer UK' livery was No 66769 'LMA (League Managers Association). Seen passing Rainhill Station on 4Z62 11.30hrs East Midlands Gateway to Seaforth CT 'liner'. Unfortunately the weather was not kind this particular week, so ended up as my only image of this loco. No 66769 also had another name (##) 'Paul Taylor, Our Inspiration' which I believe is named after GBRF Contract Manager who was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. 6th July 2022.
## Sadly Paul Taylor passed away on 9th August 2022, age 51, still young and missed by many people. R.I.P. ##
Copyright: 8A Rail. www.8arail.uk
KU20 XNX
2020 Scania P360
Travis Perkins plc (Keyline), in Prostate Cancer UK livery
Buckingham, 28 May 2021
Organised by the Branch Line Society and GWR in aid of the First Devon and Exeter Prostate Cancer Fund the newly liveried GWR HST travelled from London Paddington to Buckfastleigh where it then ran a special tour to Heathfield and back before finally visiting one last time and then heading home to Paddington. Shot at various locations throughout.
Only just named and repainted in black livery to raise the awareness of Prostate Cancer in the UK, GBRf 66769 'LMA League Managers Association' / 'Paul Taylor Our Inspiration' passes Hatton North Junction with the 4M19 Southampton Western Docks - East Midlands Gateway modal.
Took this before my the race in Dayton Ohio. Took a lot for me to run even the short distance that it was. But never felt better for the cause.#endprostatecancer #Zero
Prostate Cancer affects many men i the world; this is my promotion of the Edmonton Support Group and their activities.
There are various treatment options for prostate cancer. Deciding on which treatment is best for you will depend on many factors. Your doctor, along with the prostate cancer specialist nurse will guide you on the best way to treat your cancer.
There are various treatment options for prostate cancer. Deciding on which treatment is best for you will depend on many factors. Your doctor, along with the prostate cancer specialist nurse will guide you on the best way to treat your cancer.( muh.org.au/services-specialties/cancer-program/prostate-c... )
There are various treatment options for prostate cancer( muh.org.au/services-specialties/cancer-program/prostate-c... ). Deciding on which treatment is best for you will depend on many factors. Your doctor, along with the prostate cancer specialist nurse will guide you on the best way to treat your cancer.
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. More than 47,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK every year. Although the condition usually develops slowly without causing any noticeable symptoms, prostate cancer can be serious if it starts to spread. It can also cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms for many men so it is important to see a doctor if you think you are affected.
Wild type human prostate cells from an organoid (a man-made construct that resembles an organ). These cells have come from a xenograft where they serve as controls for the study of primary prostate cancer tumor cells, which are also injected into mice and then extracted for characterization.
Credit: National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Downtown Los Angeles, California
The Impossible Project PX 680 - V4C Black Paste Opacification Test Film
L/D wheel set 1/4 to light.
Shot at night - 75F.
Not shielded.
Put in box to develop.
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مردان تهرانی سردمدار ابتلا به سرطان پروستات !
پروستات غده ای در سیستم تناسلی مردان می باشد. پروستات بیشتر منی (مایعی که حاوی اسپرم است) را تولید می کند. این غده که اندازه ای حدود یک گردو دارد در زیر مثانه و اطراف مجرای خروجی مثانه (لوله ای که ادرار را از مثانه خارج می کند) قرار دارد. سرطان پروستات یکی از بیماری های شایع مردان می باشد، با اینحال در سنین کم تر از ۵۰ سال نادر بوده و بیشتر در مردان مسن رخ می دهد.سرطان پروستات معمولا به آرامی پیشرفت کرده و در ابتدا محدود به غده پروستات می باشد و در سایر قسمت های بدن پخش نمی شود. درحالیکه بعضی از انواع سرطان پروستات به کندی پیشرفت کرده و نیاز به درمان خاصی ندارد، سایر انواع سرطان پروستات شدید بوده و سریعا در بدن پخش می شود.پروستات بزرگ شدهسرطان پروستاتی که در مراحل اولیه یعنی زمانیکه در حد غده پروستات است و پخش نشده، شناسایی گردد، دارای شانس بیشتری برای درمان موفق می باشد.
علایم سرطان پروستات
در مراحل اولیه سرطان پروستات ممکن است علامت و نشانه ای نداشته باشد. سرطان پروستات در مراحل پیشرفته می تواند باعث بروز علایمی همچون:
مشکل در ادرار کردن
کاهش شدت خارج شدن ادرار
خون در ادرار
خون در منی
درد عمومی در کمر، لگن یا ران ها
احساس ناراحتی در ماهیچه های لگنی
درد استخوان ها
اختلال نعوظ
انزال و ادرار همراه با درد
اگر هر نشانه و علامتی در خود دیدید که شما را ناراحت و نگران می کند، به پزشک مراجعه نمایید.
دلایل سرطان پروستات
هیچ کس در مورد دلایل اصلی ابتلا به سرطان پروستات مطمئن نیست، عوامل بسیار زیادی وجود دارد که بر ابتلا به این سرطان تاثیر می گذارند، این عوامل شامل:
سن، یکی از عواملی که خطر ابتلا به سرطان پروستات را افزایش می دهد، سن می باشد. هرچه یک مرد مسن تر باشد، خطر بیشتری وی را تهدید می کند.سابقه خانوادگی، مردانیکه در خانواده شان سابقه سرطان پروستات دارند در خطر بیشتری هستند، همچنین مردانیکه در خانواده شان بیشتر خانم ها سرطان سینه دارند، در خطر بیشتری میباشند. چاقی و اضافه وزن،مردان چاق مبتلا به سرطان پروستات در خطر بیشتری برای ابتلا به سرطان پروستات پیشرفته هستند.بیماری های مقاربتی، تحقیقات نشان می دهد مردانیکه مبتلا به سوزاک بوده اند در خطر بیشتری برای ابتلا به این سرطان می باشند.بعضی از داروها، تحقیقات نشان می دهد که مصرف روزانه داروهای ضدالتهاب باعث افزایش خطر ابتلا به این بیماری می شوند.
عوراض ابتلا به سرطان پروستات
عوارض ابتلا به این سرطان و همچنین درمان آن می تواند شامل بی اختیاری ادرار و یا اختلال نعوظ باشد. خطر مرگ در این بیماری کم بوده و حتی خیلی از مردان مبتلا به این بیماری به دلایل دیگری فوت کرده اند.سرطان پروستات یکی از شایع ترین سرطان ها در بین مردان است.متاسفانه این سرطان در کشور ما هم آمار بالایی دارد.به طوریکه در بین هر هزار نفر حدود ۱۲ نفر مبتلا به سرطان پروستات هستند که این آمار بالایی است.
دبیر انجمن ارولوژی ایران با بیان اینکه میزان شیوع سرطان پروستات در مناطق مختلف کشور متفاوت است، گفت: تهران از نظر شیوع سرطان پروستات، بالاترین آمار را در کشور داراست و به ازای هر ۱۰۰ هزار مرد تهرانی، ۲۲ تا ۲۳ نفر مبتلا به این نوع سرطان هستند.جراح کلیه و مجاری ادراری درباره دلایل موثر در افزایش آمار سرطان پروستات در تهران و برخی مناطق کشور نیز توضیح داد: بسیاری از محققان، نقش عوامل محیطی، تغذیه و رژیم پرچرب را در ابتلا به این نوع سرطان، موثر می دانند.استاد دانشگاه علوم پزشکی تهران تصریح کرد: از سوی دیگر، ممکن است افرادی که در شهرهای بزرگ زندگی می کنند زودتر به مراکز درمانی مراجعه کنند، بنابراین زودتر شناسایی می شوند و آمار مبتلایان به سرطان پروستات در این شهرها بیشتر از مناطق دیگر ثبت و محاسبه شود.به گفته رئیس مرکز تحقیقات سرطان های دستگاه ادراری و تناسلی بیمارستان امام خمینی، آمار ابتلا به سرطان پروستات در مناطق مختلف ایران از ۵ در ۱۰۰ هزار نفر تا ۲۴ نفر در صدهزار نفر متفاوت است.
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We provide you all best treatments of prostate cancer in our hospital. We have other prostate cancer resources in our hospitals. Most extensive clinical evidence base with over 2,500 peer-reviewed publications including numerous papers describing the utility of the prostate cancer for multiple metastases. There are many reliable resources available by contacting the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse.( muh.org.au/services-specialties/cancer-program/prostate-c... )
GBRf/Prostate Cancer class 66 , 66769 Paul Taylor our Inspiration / LMA League Managers Association , passing through Doncaster with a freight train , heading North .
the sixteen needles have been inserted from the perineum into his prostate, general anesthesia is stable, we're in the green and ready to go - let's fire the little iridium missiles at his cancer!
(i was allowed to take this picture as the patient was basically invisible, being covered in sterile equipment. however, i did not take any "inappropriate" images of the operating zone.)
see it all on video here!
The 2018 Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride. Meet at Devonshire Green, Sheffield prior to the ride out to Matlock and the Peak District on Vintage machines to raise money for Prostate Cancer and Male Mental Health charities.
Prostate Seed Institute’s founder is Dr. Gregory Echt, a leading radiation oncologist has professionally committed his life to providing cancer patients with the most effective treatments available. To that end, Dr. Echt and his team of experts at Prostate Seed Institute provide patients with the best state-of-the-art radiation therapy available in the U.S.; methods that are on par with those offered in world-renowned medical centers. Visit them at theprostateseedinstitute.com/services/ to know more.
Having just been given the 'all clear' in relation to tests for prostate cancer I felt I had to look for a photo that brought me especially happy thoughts to help me celebrate, so, back to 'The Needles', and my flight with Tony. It's been a hard few weeks, what with the tests and then the 6 week wait for the results. I am so aware I am one of the lucky ones this time. A big 'thank you' to the staff at my doctor's surgery in Eddlesborough and the doctors and nurses at the Urology Department of the Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
If you have a problem 'down there', Go Get It Checked, caught early it is curable.
Altered lipid metabolism may be a key signature of cancer. Here, label-free stimulated Raman scattering imaging reveals the storage of cholesterol ester in lipid droplets (bright dots) in aggressive human prostate cancer. This finding may lead to new cancer drugs that work by blocking the activity of cholesterol esterification.
This image was originally submitted as part of the 2016 NCI Cancer Close Up project and selected for exhibit.
See also visualsonline.cancer.gov/closeup2016.
Credit: Ji-Xin Cheng, Purdue University Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 16: Prostate Cancer March for Men walk at Pontcanna Fields in Bute Park on June 16, 2019 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Horwood)
Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer among men, excluding skin cancer. It is the third leading cause of cancer death in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 235,000 new cases of Prostate Cancer will occur this year. However, Prostate Cancer can be treated effectively if it is caught in the early stages.
How much you know about Prostate Cancer detection? The following information explains what Prostate Cancer is and how to recognize early warning signs
The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Tumors found in the prostate gland may be benign, or noncancerous, or they may be malignant, or cancerous. Benign tumors can usually be removed, seldom come back, and are not life-threatening. Tumors that are malignant are usually slow-growing, and mostly affect men over age 65. The cancer cells can break away from a malignant tumor and enter the bloodstream, causing the cancer to spread.
In general, all men are at risk for Prostate Cancer. A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing a disease. However, having a risk factor does not mean you will get the disease. Some risk factors that cannot be changed are race, genetics, family history, and aging. Other risk factors that can be changed are diet, obesity, and having a vasectomy.
Some men with risk factors never develop Prostate Cancer, while some men without apparent risk factors develop the disease. The Prostate Cancer incidence is higher for African-American men than for any other racial or ethnic group, and conversely, Asian-Pacific Islanders have relatively low rates of Prostate Cancer.
Symptoms Linked To Prostate Cancer Are:
* Frequent urination
* Inability to urinate
* Painful or Burning Urination
* Blood in the urine or semen
* Pain in the lower pelvic area
* Difficulty having an erection
* Having a painful ejaculation
* Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs
* Unexplained Weight Loss
A man who has these symptoms should see a physician immediately. Any of these symptoms could be caused by Prostate Cancer or by a benign condition, such as a bladder or urinary tract infection or BPH - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, a condition where the prostate becomes enlarged - aka: Enlarged Prostate.
Screening for Prostate Cancer usually includes two tests, a blood test for PSA:Prostate-Specific Antigen and a DRE: Digital Rectal Exam.
* A PSA test is sent to the lab to measure for levels of PSA in the blood, which usually is elevated in men with Prostate Cancer (but, sometimes elevated in BPH or infection as well).
* The DRE is a test in which a physician inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels the prostate through the rectal wall.
Testing for Prostate Cancer may include transrectal ultrasound (TRUS uses sound waves to create an image to visually inspect for abnormal conditions) or computed tomography (CT scan uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images).
When any of these tests indicate that cancer may be present, a biopsy will be required. A biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed surgically from the Prostate Gland to determine if cancer cells are present.
Cancer Research continues to add valuable information to the understanding of Prostate Cancer.
* Health experts are looking for new ways to prevent Prostate Cancer, but they are not in agreement on the risks for developing the disease.
* The American Cancer Society recommends that men eat a diet high in plant sources (tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and watermelon) and low in red meat (high-fat and processed).
* A study at the National Cancer Institute is looking at selenium and Vitamin E supplementation as a prevention measure.
* Because obesity is a risk factor, experts recommend exercise to lower the risk of Prostate Cancer.
* Prostate Cancer is often found confined to the prostate gland or regional area, and the majority of patients with this type of cancer can live for years with no problems.
* With early detection and improved treatment, the five-year survival rate for Prostate Cancer found in a local or regional state is 100 percent.
* Over the past 20 years, the five-year survival rate for all stages has increased from 67 percent to 98 percent.
Incorporate your knowledge regarding Prostate Cancer prevention and detection into a healthy lifestyle.
Become knowledgeable about Prostate Cancer risk factors that may apply to you, and take appropriate actions including changing behaviors and being clinically monitored for the disease. Experts recommend that you contact your physician to develop a plan for Prostate Cancer screening based on your personal profile.
You can find more information on Prostate Cancer on the Prostate Cancer Resources Page
Artical From:http://www.cancer.sc/content,prostate-cancer-can-be-treated-effectively-if-it-is-caught-in-the-early-stages/
Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer among men, excluding skin cancer. It is the third leading cause of cancer death in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 235,000 new cases of Prostate Cancer will occur this year. However, Prostate Cancer can be treated effectively if it is caught in the early stages.
How much you know about Prostate Cancer detection? The following information explains what Prostate Cancer is and how to recognize early warning signs
The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Tumors found in the prostate gland may be benign, or noncancerous, or they may be malignant, or cancerous. Benign tumors can usually be removed, seldom come back, and are not life-threatening. Tumors that are malignant are usually slow-growing, and mostly affect men over age 65. The cancer cells can break away from a malignant tumor and enter the bloodstream, causing the cancer to spread.
In general, all men are at risk for Prostate Cancer. A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing a disease. However, having a risk factor does not mean you will get the disease. Some risk factors that cannot be changed are race, genetics, family history, and aging. Other risk factors that can be changed are diet, obesity, and having a vasectomy.
Some men with risk factors never develop Prostate Cancer, while some men without apparent risk factors develop the disease. The Prostate Cancer incidence is higher for African-American men than for any other racial or ethnic group, and conversely, Asian-Pacific Islanders have relatively low rates of Prostate Cancer.
Symptoms Linked To Prostate Cancer Are:
* Frequent urination
* Inability to urinate
* Painful or Burning Urination
* Blood in the urine or semen
* Pain in the lower pelvic area
* Difficulty having an erection
* Having a painful ejaculation
* Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs
* Unexplained Weight Loss
A man who has these symptoms should see a physician immediately. Any of these symptoms could be caused by Prostate Cancer or by a benign condition, such as a bladder or urinary tract infection or BPH - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, a condition where the prostate becomes enlarged - aka: Enlarged Prostate.
Screening for Prostate Cancer usually includes two tests, a blood test for PSA:Prostate-Specific Antigen and a DRE: Digital Rectal Exam.
* A PSA test is sent to the lab to measure for levels of PSA in the blood, which usually is elevated in men with Prostate Cancer (but, sometimes elevated in BPH or infection as well).
* The DRE is a test in which a physician inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels the prostate through the rectal wall.
Testing for Prostate Cancer may include transrectal ultrasound (TRUS uses sound waves to create an image to visually inspect for abnormal conditions) or computed tomography (CT scan uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images).
When any of these tests indicate that cancer may be present, a biopsy will be required. A biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed surgically from the Prostate Gland to determine if cancer cells are present.
Cancer Research continues to add valuable information to the understanding of Prostate Cancer.
* Health experts are looking for new ways to prevent Prostate Cancer, but they are not in agreement on the risks for developing the disease.
* The American Cancer Society recommends that men eat a diet high in plant sources (tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and watermelon) and low in red meat (high-fat and processed).
* A study at the National Cancer Institute is looking at selenium and Vitamin E supplementation as a prevention measure.
* Because obesity is a risk factor, experts recommend exercise to lower the risk of Prostate Cancer.
* Prostate Cancer is often found confined to the prostate gland or regional area, and the majority of patients with this type of cancer can live for years with no problems.
* With early detection and improved treatment, the five-year survival rate for Prostate Cancer found in a local or regional state is 100 percent.
* Over the past 20 years, the five-year survival rate for all stages has increased from 67 percent to 98 percent.
Incorporate your knowledge regarding Prostate Cancer prevention and detection into a healthy lifestyle.
Become knowledgeable about Prostate Cancer risk factors that may apply to you, and take appropriate actions including changing behaviors and being clinically monitored for the disease. Experts recommend that you contact your physician to develop a plan for Prostate Cancer screening based on your personal profile.
You can find more information on Prostate Cancer on the Prostate Cancer Resources Page
Artical From:http://www.cancer.sc/content,prostate-cancer-can-be-treated-effectively-if-it-is-caught-in-the-early-stages/
A fully up-to-date prostate cancer book that specifically addresses the needs of gay men and their partners, written by an authority and himself a prostate cancer survivor
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men and the second leading cause of deaths in men, after lung cancer. Men have a one in six chance of diagnosis with the number doubling for gay couples. While biology between gay and heterosexual is the same men, cultural differences in the ways in which gay men and heterosexuals experience diagnosis, treatment, and recovery vary widely. Most urologists, support groups, prostate cancer literature assume patients are heterosexual, leaving gay men to seek out reliable information particular to their needs on their own.
What Every Gay Man Needs to Know About Prostate Cancer provides gay men with the essential answers to important questions often left undiscussed, such as: Which treatment will allow me to continue to experience receptive and/or directive anal intercourse? Which treatment might preserve the ejaculate? If I choose a treatment that leaves me with no semen, how am I—and my male sex partners—likely to react? What if my penis never again gets hard enough to penetrate a man? What are the effects of anal intercourse on PSA readings? Is there a correlation between anal intercourse and prostate cancer? How long must one wait after treatment to engage in anal stimulation of any sort? How will the absence of a prostate gland affect anal pleasure? What are the complications if one has HIV/AIDS in addition to prostate cancer? Will the size of my penis shrink after surgery? Also included are an updated glossary of technical terms and an appendix of resources for those seeking further information and/or looking to speak with other gay men who are either going through or have been through what the reader may be experiencing.
About the Author:
Gerald Perlman, PhD, has been a Supervisor of Psychotherapy at Fordham and Yeshiva Universities and at the City University of New York as well as the William Alanson White Institute where he received his certificate in Psychoanalysis. Dr. Perlman has written numerous articles and chapters, and given presentations on the practice of psychotherapy and the mental health issues of gay men. He is a Former Director of Psychology Internship Training at Manhattan Psychiatric Center in NYC. And he is a former President of the New York Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychologists. Along with Jack Drescher, MD he co-edited, A Gay Man’s Guide to Prostate Cancer (now out of print). In his private practice in NYC, Dr.Perlman specializes in individual and couples therapy. For the past 8 years he has been facilitating an ongoing, open-ended group of gay men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer under the auspices of Malecare, Inc. a non- profit self-help organization that focuses on men dealing with a variety of cancers. He lives in New York.
Self-help/Gay Studies
Trade paper original
ISBN: 1-936833-05-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-936833-05-4
6 x 9, 280 pp
January 2012
Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer among men, excluding skin cancer. It is the third leading cause of cancer death in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 235,000 new cases of Prostate Cancer will occur this year. However, Prostate Cancer can be treated effectively if it is caught in the early stages.
How much you know about Prostate Cancer detection? The following information explains what Prostate Cancer is and how to recognize early warning signs
The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Tumors found in the prostate gland may be benign, or noncancerous, or they may be malignant, or cancerous. Benign tumors can usually be removed, seldom come back, and are not life-threatening. Tumors that are malignant are usually slow-growing, and mostly affect men over age 65. The cancer cells can break away from a malignant tumor and enter the bloodstream, causing the cancer to spread.
In general, all men are at risk for Prostate Cancer. A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing a disease. However, having a risk factor does not mean you will get the disease. Some risk factors that cannot be changed are race, genetics, family history, and aging. Other risk factors that can be changed are diet, obesity, and having a vasectomy.
Some men with risk factors never develop Prostate Cancer, while some men without apparent risk factors develop the disease. The Prostate Cancer incidence is higher for African-American men than for any other racial or ethnic group, and conversely, Asian-Pacific Islanders have relatively low rates of Prostate Cancer.
Symptoms Linked To Prostate Cancer Are:
* Frequent urination
* Inability to urinate
* Painful or Burning Urination
* Blood in the urine or semen
* Pain in the lower pelvic area
* Difficulty having an erection
* Having a painful ejaculation
* Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs
* Unexplained Weight Loss
A man who has these symptoms should see a physician immediately. Any of these symptoms could be caused by Prostate Cancer or by a benign condition, such as a bladder or urinary tract infection or BPH - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, a condition where the prostate becomes enlarged - aka: Enlarged Prostate.
Screening for Prostate Cancer usually includes two tests, a blood test for PSA:Prostate-Specific Antigen and a DRE: Digital Rectal Exam.
* A PSA test is sent to the lab to measure for levels of PSA in the blood, which usually is elevated in men with Prostate Cancer (but, sometimes elevated in BPH or infection as well).
* The DRE is a test in which a physician inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels the prostate through the rectal wall.
Testing for Prostate Cancer may include transrectal ultrasound (TRUS uses sound waves to create an image to visually inspect for abnormal conditions) or computed tomography (CT scan uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images).
When any of these tests indicate that cancer may be present, a biopsy will be required. A biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed surgically from the Prostate Gland to determine if cancer cells are present.
Cancer Research continues to add valuable information to the understanding of Prostate Cancer.
* Health experts are looking for new ways to prevent Prostate Cancer, but they are not in agreement on the risks for developing the disease.
* The American Cancer Society recommends that men eat a diet high in plant sources (tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and watermelon) and low in red meat (high-fat and processed).
* A study at the National Cancer Institute is looking at selenium and Vitamin E supplementation as a prevention measure.
* Because obesity is a risk factor, experts recommend exercise to lower the risk of Prostate Cancer.
* Prostate Cancer is often found confined to the prostate gland or regional area, and the majority of patients with this type of cancer can live for years with no problems.
* With early detection and improved treatment, the five-year survival rate for Prostate Cancer found in a local or regional state is 100 percent.
* Over the past 20 years, the five-year survival rate for all stages has increased from 67 percent to 98 percent.
Incorporate your knowledge regarding Prostate Cancer prevention and detection into a healthy lifestyle.
Become knowledgeable about Prostate Cancer risk factors that may apply to you, and take appropriate actions including changing behaviors and being clinically monitored for the disease. Experts recommend that you contact your physician to develop a plan for Prostate Cancer screening based on your personal profile.
You can find more information on Prostate Cancer on the Prostate Cancer Resources Page
Artical From:http://www.cancer.sc/content,prostate-cancer-can-be-treated-effectively-if-it-is-caught-in-the-early-stages/
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Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer among men, excluding skin cancer. It is the third leading cause of cancer death in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 235,000 new cases of Prostate Cancer will occur this year. However, Prostate Cancer can be treated effectively if it is caught in the early stages.
How much you know about Prostate Cancer detection? The following information explains what Prostate Cancer is and how to recognize early warning signs
The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Tumors found in the prostate gland may be benign, or noncancerous, or they may be malignant, or cancerous. Benign tumors can usually be removed, seldom come back, and are not life-threatening. Tumors that are malignant are usually slow-growing, and mostly affect men over age 65. The cancer cells can break away from a malignant tumor and enter the bloodstream, causing the cancer to spread.
In general, all men are at risk for Prostate Cancer. A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing a disease. However, having a risk factor does not mean you will get the disease. Some risk factors that cannot be changed are race, genetics, family history, and aging. Other risk factors that can be changed are diet, obesity, and having a vasectomy.
Some men with risk factors never develop Prostate Cancer, while some men without apparent risk factors develop the disease. The Prostate Cancer incidence is higher for African-American men than for any other racial or ethnic group, and conversely, Asian-Pacific Islanders have relatively low rates of Prostate Cancer.
Symptoms Linked To Prostate Cancer Are:
* Frequent urination
* Inability to urinate
* Painful or Burning Urination
* Blood in the urine or semen
* Pain in the lower pelvic area
* Difficulty having an erection
* Having a painful ejaculation
* Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs
* Unexplained Weight Loss
A man who has these symptoms should see a physician immediately. Any of these symptoms could be caused by Prostate Cancer or by a benign condition, such as a bladder or urinary tract infection or BPH - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, a condition where the prostate becomes enlarged - aka: Enlarged Prostate.
Screening for Prostate Cancer usually includes two tests, a blood test for PSA:Prostate-Specific Antigen and a DRE: Digital Rectal Exam.
* A PSA test is sent to the lab to measure for levels of PSA in the blood, which usually is elevated in men with Prostate Cancer (but, sometimes elevated in BPH or infection as well).
* The DRE is a test in which a physician inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels the prostate through the rectal wall.
Testing for Prostate Cancer may include transrectal ultrasound (TRUS uses sound waves to create an image to visually inspect for abnormal conditions) or computed tomography (CT scan uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images).
When any of these tests indicate that cancer may be present, a biopsy will be required. A biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed surgically from the Prostate Gland to determine if cancer cells are present.
Cancer Research continues to add valuable information to the understanding of Prostate Cancer.
* Health experts are looking for new ways to prevent Prostate Cancer, but they are not in agreement on the risks for developing the disease.
* The American Cancer Society recommends that men eat a diet high in plant sources (tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and watermelon) and low in red meat (high-fat and processed).
* A study at the National Cancer Institute is looking at selenium and Vitamin E supplementation as a prevention measure.
* Because obesity is a risk factor, experts recommend exercise to lower the risk of Prostate Cancer.
* Prostate Cancer is often found confined to the prostate gland or regional area, and the majority of patients with this type of cancer can live for years with no problems.
* With early detection and improved treatment, the five-year survival rate for Prostate Cancer found in a local or regional state is 100 percent.
* Over the past 20 years, the five-year survival rate for all stages has increased from 67 percent to 98 percent.
Incorporate your knowledge regarding Prostate Cancer prevention and detection into a healthy lifestyle.
Become knowledgeable about Prostate Cancer risk factors that may apply to you, and take appropriate actions including changing behaviors and being clinically monitored for the disease. Experts recommend that you contact your physician to develop a plan for Prostate Cancer screening based on your personal profile.
You can find more information on Prostate Cancer on the Prostate Cancer Resources Page
Artical From:http://www.cancer.sc/content,prostate-cancer-can-be-treated-effectively-if-it-is-caught-in-the-early-stages/
Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer among men, excluding skin cancer. It is the third leading cause of cancer death in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 235,000 new cases of Prostate Cancer will occur this year. However, Prostate Cancer can be treated effectively if it is caught in the early stages.
How much you know about Prostate Cancer detection? The following information explains what Prostate Cancer is and how to recognize early warning signs
The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Tumors found in the prostate gland may be benign, or noncancerous, or they may be malignant, or cancerous. Benign tumors can usually be removed, seldom come back, and are not life-threatening. Tumors that are malignant are usually slow-growing, and mostly affect men over age 65. The cancer cells can break away from a malignant tumor and enter the bloodstream, causing the cancer to spread.
In general, all men are at risk for Prostate Cancer. A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing a disease. However, having a risk factor does not mean you will get the disease. Some risk factors that cannot be changed are race, genetics, family history, and aging. Other risk factors that can be changed are diet, obesity, and having a vasectomy.
Some men with risk factors never develop Prostate Cancer, while some men without apparent risk factors develop the disease. The Prostate Cancer incidence is higher for African-American men than for any other racial or ethnic group, and conversely, Asian-Pacific Islanders have relatively low rates of Prostate Cancer.
Symptoms Linked To Prostate Cancer Are:
* Frequent urination
* Inability to urinate
* Painful or Burning Urination
* Blood in the urine or semen
* Pain in the lower pelvic area
* Difficulty having an erection
* Having a painful ejaculation
* Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs
* Unexplained Weight Loss
A man who has these symptoms should see a physician immediately. Any of these symptoms could be caused by Prostate Cancer or by a benign condition, such as a bladder or urinary tract infection or BPH - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, a condition where the prostate becomes enlarged - aka: Enlarged Prostate.
Screening for Prostate Cancer usually includes two tests, a blood test for PSA:Prostate-Specific Antigen and a DRE: Digital Rectal Exam.
* A PSA test is sent to the lab to measure for levels of PSA in the blood, which usually is elevated in men with Prostate Cancer (but, sometimes elevated in BPH or infection as well).
* The DRE is a test in which a physician inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels the prostate through the rectal wall.
Testing for Prostate Cancer may include transrectal ultrasound (TRUS uses sound waves to create an image to visually inspect for abnormal conditions) or computed tomography (CT scan uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images).
When any of these tests indicate that cancer may be present, a biopsy will be required. A biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed surgically from the Prostate Gland to determine if cancer cells are present.
Cancer Research continues to add valuable information to the understanding of Prostate Cancer.
* Health experts are looking for new ways to prevent Prostate Cancer, but they are not in agreement on the risks for developing the disease.
* The American Cancer Society recommends that men eat a diet high in plant sources (tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and watermelon) and low in red meat (high-fat and processed).
* A study at the National Cancer Institute is looking at selenium and Vitamin E supplementation as a prevention measure.
* Because obesity is a risk factor, experts recommend exercise to lower the risk of Prostate Cancer.
* Prostate Cancer is often found confined to the prostate gland or regional area, and the majority of patients with this type of cancer can live for years with no problems.
* With early detection and improved treatment, the five-year survival rate for Prostate Cancer found in a local or regional state is 100 percent.
* Over the past 20 years, the five-year survival rate for all stages has increased from 67 percent to 98 percent.
Incorporate your knowledge regarding Prostate Cancer prevention and detection into a healthy lifestyle.
Become knowledgeable about Prostate Cancer risk factors that may apply to you, and take appropriate actions including changing behaviors and being clinically monitored for the disease. Experts recommend that you contact your physician to develop a plan for Prostate Cancer screening based on your personal profile.
You can find more information on Prostate Cancer on the Prostate Cancer Resources Page
Artical From:http://www.cancer.sc/content,prostate-cancer-can-be-treated-effectively-if-it-is-caught-in-the-early-stages/