It is a common thing to say that life begins at forty. For the people who are on this age bracket, life may be meaningful if they feel like they are dying. Men who are having trouble with their genital and their urination should have themselves checked yearly because of the increased chance of getting prostate cancer. Read More→
Tips and Advice on Prostate
Friday,
February
4th,
2011
Thursday,
May
13th,
2010
Prostate glands in men cause serious problems at times which are known to have multiple repercussions. Although most variants of prostate problems are considered to be potentially harmless, their symptoms might interfere with normal body functions in extreme cases. Hence, the need to tackle these symptoms by processes like enlarged prostate surgery has emerged as a popular means of dealing with prostate problems. Although, non surgical methods are also available for treating prostate problems, sometimes surgery may have to be used for quick and effective relief. Read More→
Thursday,
May
13th,
2010
Prostate problems may not be manifested by distinct symptoms in the initial stages. As the problem aggravates, symptoms of prostate problems become more and more apparent. However it is really important to understand the symptoms well because sometimes they may also be suggestive of prostate cancer which requires early detection for successful treatment. The early symptoms may be too few and far between. Therefore one must be informed enough to pin point these and understand their repercussions. Read More→
Saturday,
April
17th,
2010
One problem that is quite stressful when it comes to men’s health is an enlarged or swollen prostate. There are a few enlarged prostate symptoms that cannot and should not be ignored. This is very critical because almost 90% of men undergo such a problem at some point of time in their lives. Though people associate prostate enlargement symptoms with prostate cancer which may strike men in many cases, the enlargement is benign and hence also referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Technically, enlarged prostate is a non cancerous enlargement of the gland (prostate) that restricts or limits the bladder to release urine. Read More→
Saturday,
April
17th,
2010
Prostate disorders are usually characterized by the enlargement of the prostate and are increasingly becoming common amongst men past 50 years of age. The condition if not treated at an early stage can prove to be fatal. It is advisable to go in for routine check ups like DRE scanning and PSA testing to ensure one does not have to take drastic steps to treat the disorder at a later stage. However, treatments are easily available, and today with technology conquering new grounds, prostate laser surgery is gaining popularity given the convenience attached to it. Read More→
Saturday,
April
17th,
2010
If you have somebody near and dear to you suffering from Prostate Cancer, stop worrying and check this list of Top 3 prostate cancer treatments. You may approach a nearby hospital for availing these treatments.
Treatment 1: Brachytherapy
Patient Profile: Advisable for young persons with good health, individuals who can tolerate radiation beams, individuals who do not suffer obesity.
Technique: This technique focuses on curing the patient through radiation. The radiations are administered “interstitial”, i.e., from “within the tissues” in order to destroy the cancer cells. The word ‘Brachy’ in Greek means ‘short distance’. Accordingly, the high beam radiations are delivered to an area concentrated over the prostate gland at the time of surgery. Read More→
Wednesday,
March
10th,
2010
The prostate is a gland found in men’s sexual organs and is related to an abnormal growth of cells in that region. Prostate cancer is any abnormal growth of cells within the prostate region of a man. As men go over the age of 40 the levels of a by-product prolactin of testosterone in man increases. This in turn stimulates the manufacturing of an enzyme recognized as five alpha-reductase which brings about the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This DHT causes the enlargement of the prostate and most prostate cancers. Read More→