Understanding active surveillance for prostate cancer
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When a man is told he has prostate cancer, a natural reaction is to want to get it out right away.
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PROSTATE HEALTH
Prostate cancer symptoms men shouldn’t ignore
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How many men can name at least three symptoms of prostate cancer?
Read MoreTeenage alcohol use triples risk of aggressive prostate cancer
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Alcohol consumption has long been linked to several forms of cancer, especially breast, liver, and esophageal, mouth, and colorectal cancers.
Read MoreWhat is a HIFU procedure for prostate cancer?
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HIFU may not be for every man who is diagnosed with prostate cancer. Like any cancer diagnosis, there needs to be an individualized care plan to best meet the needs of the patient.
Read More20 ways food fights back prostate cancer
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Here are 20 ideas on how to get all the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed for a balanced diet increasing the odds of beating back prostate cancer.
Read MoreTests determining if prostate cancer has spread
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The spread of prostate cancer may be suspected if there are certain symptoms. If a man is experiencing lower back pain this could indicate his prostate cancer may have metastasized to the lower spine.
Read MoreStudy shows watchful waiting for prostate cancer popular among veterans
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Prostate cancer found in men growing very slowly, may never need to be treated. Instead, an approach a doctor may use in this circumstance is called active surveillance or watchful waiting.
The meaning of an atypical prostate needle biopsy
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A biopsy of the prostate is done when a blood test shows a high level of prostate specific antigen (PSA).
Read MoreHow a man’s dinner plate can help prevent prostate cancer
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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men other than skin cancer. It affects about one in seven men and estimates for prostate cancer in the United States for 2018
Read MoreThe basics of a prostate biopsy
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Based upon your risk assessment determined by your urologist, your procedure may vary in the core number of tissue specimens obtained and may include MRI imaging.
New blood test appears more accurate and promising for reducing unnecessary prostate biopsies
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This news is from a prospective validation study showing that it has the potential to reduce the number of unnecessary prostate biopsies substantially.
When should men consider active surveillance for prostate cancer?
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Active surveillance will be considered by a physician to use to monitor a man’s prostate cancer
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