Prostate Cancer: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Interpreting PSA Results
Describes the PSA test and how the results are interpreted.
Describes the PSA test and how the results are interpreted.
What is the Prostate?
Describes the male only gland and its function.
Describes the male only gland and its function.
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
Describes symptoms of prostate cancer
Describes symptoms of prostate cancer
Stage IV Prostate CA Treatment
You have Stage IV prostate cancer and need to make decisions about what treatments to have. This article contains recommended treatments based on your situation.
You have Stage IV prostate cancer and need to make decisions about what treatments to have. This article contains recommended treatments based on your situation.
Top 10 Ways to Reduce PCA Risk
You are looking for ways to decrease your prostate cancer risk. Here are ten ways which research has proven to decrease the risk...
You are looking for ways to decrease your prostate cancer risk. Here are ten ways which research has proven to decrease the risk...
Diagnosis and Testing
There are many tests used to determine the extent of prostate cancer once it is diagnosed. This article summarized how the doctor uses each one of them in order to determine your specific situation.
There are many tests used to determine the extent of prostate cancer once it is diagnosed. This article summarized how the doctor uses each one of them in order to determine your specific situation.
HIFU
Describes High Intesity Focused Ultrasound HIFU for treatment of prostate cancer.
Describes High Intesity Focused Ultrasound HIFU for treatment of prostate cancer.
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy is the term used to describe two procedures used to irradiate prostate cancer tumors with lethal radiation. Is brachytherapy right for your situation? This article describes the procedures and side effects of brachytherapy.
Brachytherapy is the term used to describe two procedures used to irradiate prostate cancer tumors with lethal radiation. Is brachytherapy right for your situation? This article describes the procedures and side effects of brachytherapy.
Detecting Prostate Cancer
Describes how doctors screen and diagnose for prostate cancer. Includes a discussion of the PSA test, the DRE, TRUS, and biopsies.
Describes how doctors screen and diagnose for prostate cancer. Includes a discussion of the PSA test, the DRE, TRUS, and biopsies.
Prostate Cancer Basics
Prostate cancer basics-- an article describing prostate cancer, what a prostate gland is, prevalence of the disease, and links to more in-depth information.
Prostate cancer basics-- an article describing prostate cancer, what a prostate gland is, prevalence of the disease, and links to more in-depth information.
Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
Description of a digital rectal exam
Description of a digital rectal exam
Prostate Cancer Treatments
All about prostate cancer treatment options. Contains details for each treatment, recommended treatments for different treatment stages, and a guide to help you find your prostate cancer treatment stage based on your situation.
All about prostate cancer treatment options. Contains details for each treatment, recommended treatments for different treatment stages, and a guide to help you find your prostate cancer treatment stage based on your situation.
What is Hormone Therapy?
Describes how hormone therapy is used to treat prostate cancer.
Describes how hormone therapy is used to treat prostate cancer.
PSA II Test
The PSA II test is now being used to more accurately determine if a man may have prostate cancer. What do the numbers mean, and how does a doctor use the results to determine what, if any action needs to be taken?
The PSA II test is now being used to more accurately determine if a man may have prostate cancer. What do the numbers mean, and how does a doctor use the results to determine what, if any action needs to be taken?
Orchiectomy
orchiectomy prostate cancer
orchiectomy prostate cancer
Screening Recommendations
A quick rundown of when a man should be tested for prostate cancer based on his risk factors.
A quick rundown of when a man should be tested for prostate cancer based on his risk factors.
Lycopene / Tomatoes
Lycopene in Tomatoes lowers Prostate cancer risk. Can lycopene prevent prostate cancer? Find out what research studies are saying about lycopene. Unbiased prostate cancer risk reducers written by a male Registered Nurse.
Lycopene in Tomatoes lowers Prostate cancer risk. Can lycopene prevent prostate cancer? Find out what research studies are saying about lycopene. Unbiased prostate cancer risk reducers written by a male Registered Nurse.
Is BPH Prostate Cancer?
The basic information on benign prostatic hypertophy (BPH).
The basic information on benign prostatic hypertophy (BPH).
Gleason Score
Gleason Score
Gleason Score
Zyflamend
Zyflamend, an herbal supplement, has been found to reduce prostate cancer risk.
Zyflamend, an herbal supplement, has been found to reduce prostate cancer risk.
Prostate Specific Antigen Test
Describes the PSA test used to screen for prostate cancer.
Describes the PSA test used to screen for prostate cancer.
Pomegranate Juice for PCA
A glass of pomegranate juice a day may reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer...
A glass of pomegranate juice a day may reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer...
Stage III Treatments
This article describes those treatments most often recommended for Stage III Prostate Cancer.
This article describes those treatments most often recommended for Stage III Prostate Cancer.
Prostate Cryotherapy
Describes how cryotherapy (also known as cryoablation, cryosurgery) is used to cure prostate cancer.
Describes how cryotherapy (also known as cryoablation, cryosurgery) is used to cure prostate cancer.
Rating Your Cancer
Describe tumor cell grading and Gleason scoring to classify how aggressive your prostate cancer is.
Describe tumor cell grading and Gleason scoring to classify how aggressive your prostate cancer is.
Sexual Activity
Activities that lower prostate cancer risk include sexual activity and exercise.
Activities that lower prostate cancer risk include sexual activity and exercise.
EBRT Prostate Cancer Treatment
External Beam Radiation Therapy is often used to treat prostate cancer. What is it? What are the side effects? When is it used?
External Beam Radiation Therapy is often used to treat prostate cancer. What is it? What are the side effects? When is it used?
Prostatitis
Describes prostatitis
Describes prostatitis
Stage II Prostate CA Treatment
Describes the most recommended treatments for Stage II prostate cancer.
Describes the most recommended treatments for Stage II prostate cancer.
metabolites
Metabolite
Metabolite
PCa Treatment Comparisons
Should you have prostatectomy, external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) orbrachytherapy for the treatment of early stage (stage I or stage II) prostate cancer? Until recently, there has been no definitive answer.
Should you have prostatectomy, external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) orbrachytherapy for the treatment of early stage (stage I or stage II) prostate cancer? Until recently, there has been no definitive answer.
What Treatment Stage Are You?
ou have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and your doctor has used the TNM system to rate your cancer. You want to know what treatment options you have but treatments are based on stages. Answer these few questions to find out what treatment options are most recommended for you based on your cancer stage.
ou have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and your doctor has used the TNM system to rate your cancer. You want to know what treatment options you have but treatments are based on stages. Answer these few questions to find out what treatment options are most recommended for you based on your cancer stage.
Stage I Prostate CA Treatments
Describes most recommended treatments for Stage I prostate cancer.
Describes most recommended treatments for Stage I prostate cancer.
What is a Prostatectomy?
Describes a Prostatectomy and lists advantages and disadvantages of the procedure. Discusses
Describes a Prostatectomy and lists advantages and disadvantages of the procedure. Discusses
Chemotherapy Side Effects
Describes the bone marrow effects of chemotherapy including low blood counts. Discusses how doctors treat these effects, and how you can minimize them.
Describes the bone marrow effects of chemotherapy including low blood counts. Discusses how doctors treat these effects, and how you can minimize them.
Tomato-Broccoli Combo
A 2007 study showed that a daily diet of tomatoes and broccoli significantly lowers prostate cancer development in rats. What does this mean for you?
A 2007 study showed that a daily diet of tomatoes and broccoli significantly lowers prostate cancer development in rats. What does this mean for you?
Red Wine Lowers PCa Risk
Research has shown that Red Wine reduces prostate cancer risk...
Research has shown that Red Wine reduces prostate cancer risk...
Prostate Cancer - Articles
An index of Articles for the Prostate Cancer guide site.
An index of Articles for the Prostate Cancer guide site.
Selenium
selenium prostate cancer selenium supplement
selenium prostate cancer selenium supplement
What is Prostate Cancer?
prostate cancer description
prostate cancer description
Prostate Cancer Stats 2005
A summary of prostate cancer statistics 2005 as found in the American Cancer Society's "Cancer Facts and Figures 2005"
A summary of prostate cancer statistics 2005 as found in the American Cancer Society's "Cancer Facts and Figures 2005"
Prostate Risk Reducing Foods
You want to eat right and take a supplement or two to reduce your chance of developing prostate cancer. What is recommended?
You want to eat right and take a supplement or two to reduce your chance of developing prostate cancer. What is recommended?
NSAIDs
Several studies have found that the daily use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Several studies have found that the daily use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Arachidonic Acid PCA Risk
It seems that an Omega 6 Fatty acid found in vegetable seed oils (especially corn oil) triggers prostate cancer cell growth.
It seems that an Omega 6 Fatty acid found in vegetable seed oils (especially corn oil) triggers prostate cancer cell growth.
Vitamin D and Prostate Cancer
Research is demonstrating that vitamin D may offer a protective effect against prostate cancer...
Research is demonstrating that vitamin D may offer a protective effect against prostate cancer...
Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto is proven to reduce symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia how to take this supplement.
Saw Palmetto is proven to reduce symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia how to take this supplement.
Prostate Cancer Video By Topic
This article summarizes the prostate cancer videos available on About.com organized by topic.
This article summarizes the prostate cancer videos available on About.com organized by topic.
2006 Prostate CA Statistics
2006 Prostate cancer statistics
2006 Prostate cancer statistics
2007 Prostate Cancer Estimates
In January '07, the American Cancer Society released its annual report estimating new cancer cases and deaths. They showed a continued slowly downward trend in the rates of prostate cancer.
In January '07, the American Cancer Society released its annual report estimating new cancer cases and deaths. They showed a continued slowly downward trend in the rates of prostate cancer.
Green Tea
Green tea has been shown to reduce prostate cancer risk. Find out how, and how much you need to take.
Green tea has been shown to reduce prostate cancer risk. Find out how, and how much you need to take.
Poll-Semen Sample PCA Test
An unscientific poll about a semen-based prostate cancer screening test.
An unscientific poll about a semen-based prostate cancer screening test.
Inconclusive Results
Many things have been studied to find their affects on prostate cancer. Some things have no affect, and with others the jury is still out...
Many things have been studied to find their affects on prostate cancer. Some things have no affect, and with others the jury is still out...
Tips For Loved Ones
A loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here is a list of tips on how you can cope and support him during his time of need.
A loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here is a list of tips on how you can cope and support him during his time of need.
Resveratrol
Resveratrol
Resveratrol
Watchful Waiting
Watchful waiting is an option for some men diagnosed with prostate cancer. What is it? What are its advantages and risks?
Watchful waiting is an option for some men diagnosed with prostate cancer. What is it? What are its advantages and risks?
Xenoestrogens
Xenoestrogens
Xenoestrogens
Stop Smoking
Studies show that smoking cessation decreases a man's chances of developing prostate cancer.
Studies show that smoking cessation decreases a man's chances of developing prostate cancer.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a side effect experienced by many men at least temporarily after having prostate cancer treatment. This article discusses how to minimize the effects and talks about options available to you to manage the problem.
Urinary incontinence is a side effect experienced by many men at least temporarily after having prostate cancer treatment. This article discusses how to minimize the effects and talks about options available to you to manage the problem.
Sat Fat/Fried Food
Studies show that saturated fats (especially those found in meats) and fried foods increase your prostate cancer risk.
Studies show that saturated fats (especially those found in meats) and fried foods increase your prostate cancer risk.
Metastasis
metastasis
metastasis
Financial/Work Questions
You have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are going to need treatment. How long will you miss work. Will you lose your job? Is it protected? Do disability insurance programs cover my recovery? Find out here...
You have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are going to need treatment. How long will you miss work. Will you lose your job? Is it protected? Do disability insurance programs cover my recovery? Find out here...
Question 2
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Proctitis
Definition of the term proctis.
Definition of the term proctis.
Prostatectomy
prostatectomy definition
prostatectomy definition
Anti-Inflammatory
Anti-inflammatory definition, about anti-inflammatory properties.
Anti-inflammatory definition, about anti-inflammatory properties.
Legumes
Studies have shown that eating legumes can decrease your risk of developing prostate cancer.
Studies have shown that eating legumes can decrease your risk of developing prostate cancer.
Prostate Risks I Can Change
There are several things we can do to reduce our chances of prostate cancer. These are known as "Modifiable Risks"…
There are several things we can do to reduce our chances of prostate cancer. These are known as "Modifiable Risks"…
Bisphenol A (BPA)
Bisphenol A (BPA)
Bisphenol A (BPA)
Should I Get a Second Opinion?
I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Should I get a second opinion?
I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Should I get a second opinion?
Should Elderly Treat PCa?
Elderly men diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer face the dilemma of whether to be treated or not. Until recently, it was often considered okay to forego treatment as the prostate cancer was not usually the cause of death for these men...
Elderly men diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer face the dilemma of whether to be treated or not. Until recently, it was often considered okay to forego treatment as the prostate cancer was not usually the cause of death for these men...
Rectal Bleeding
rectal bleeding
rectal bleeding
Capsaicin
capsaicin
capsaicin
Question 3
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Take the Prostate Cancer Quiz- Test Your Knowledge!
Prostate Cancer Quiz
Prostate Cancer Quiz
Calcium Supplements/Antacids
Unlike women, men normally do not need a calcium supplement-- in fact, too much calcium increases the chance of developing prostate cancer.
Unlike women, men normally do not need a calcium supplement-- in fact, too much calcium increases the chance of developing prostate cancer.
Calcium
Calcium
Calcium
Xanthohumol Lowers PCA Risk
Xanthohumol, a flavonoid found in small amounts in beer, appears to be a potent prostate cancer fighter in the lab...
Xanthohumol, a flavonoid found in small amounts in beer, appears to be a potent prostate cancer fighter in the lab...
NSAIDs, COX2 Inhibitors
COX-2 Inhibitors and NSAIDS have been shown to reduce prostate cancer risk according to this article...
COX-2 Inhibitors and NSAIDS have been shown to reduce prostate cancer risk according to this article...
Nanoparticle
Nanoparticle
Nanoparticle
Flavonoid
Flavonoid, definition of
Flavonoid, definition of
SEER Medicare Database
The SEER Medicare Database contains cancer diagnoses and results from Medicare patients and is a valuable tool for researchers to discover the success and side effect rates for different types of cancers and treatments...
The SEER Medicare Database contains cancer diagnoses and results from Medicare patients and is a valuable tool for researchers to discover the success and side effect rates for different types of cancers and treatments...
BBQ/Prostate Cancer Poll
Eating BBQ'd/grilled meats may increase your prostate cancer risk. How will this affect you?
Eating BBQ'd/grilled meats may increase your prostate cancer risk. How will this affect you?
Regionalized Prostate Cancer
Regionalized Prostate Cancer
Regionalized Prostate Cancer
Side Effect
Definition of Side Effect...
Definition of Side Effect...
Survival Rate
An explanation of the term "survival rate".
An explanation of the term "survival rate".