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The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. It surrounds the urethra, the tube through which urine passes out of the body. An enlarged prostate means the gland has grown bigger. Prostate enlargement happens to almost all men as they get older. As the gland grows, it can press on the urethra and cause urination and bladder problems. An enlarged prostate is often called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic hypertrophy. It is not cancer, and it does not raise your risk for prostate cancer.
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Detailed information on benign prostatic hyperplasia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on benign prostatic hyperplasia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on the most common types of prostate disease, including prostatism, prostatitis, prostatalgia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, impotence (erectile dysfunction), and urinary incontinence
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Detailed information on benign prostatic hyperplasia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Botulinum toxin (Botox) is deadly when found in contaminated food, but in miniscule doses, it's useful in treating a variety of medical problems, including skin conditions and, possibly, benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)TURP is a type of surgery used to treat a benign enlargement of the prostate, also known asBPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). This surgical treatment removes prostate tissue to relieve pressure on the...
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Discussion of various herbal and alternative treatments for enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Men who are on medication for BPH (enlarged prostate gland) may want to consider switching to a different class of medication, depending on general health and other medications they may be taking.
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Comparing new and older treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia, a condition that affects millions of older men.
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Experts discuss which patients need medication for BPH, the various types of medication available, their known side effects, whether or not one medication is more effective, and possible interactions with other medications.
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Experts discuss the various types of surgical treatments available for benign prostatic hyperplasia, the benefits and risks of each type, and when surgery should be considered, if at all.
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An examination of new drugs used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer. Includes a medication comparison chart.
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The best weapon against prostate cancer is catching it early.
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Two studies of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia who took NSAIDs found conflicting results: one group were more likely to suffer from acute urinary retention, while another showed a reduced risk of BPH symptoms.
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Perspectives conducts a discussion with medical experts about the various types of complementary therapy, such as certain foods, herbs, and supplements, used by men with prostate disease.
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Bladder cancer is a disease in which the cells lining the urinary bladder lose the ability to regulate their growth and start dividing uncontrollably. This abnormal growth results in a mass of cells that form a tumor.
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Bladder cancer is a malignant tumor within the bladder. In the United States, bladder cancers usually start from the cells lining the bladder (transitional cells. These tumors may be classified based on their growth pattern: Papillary tumorshave a wart-like appearance and are attached to a stalk; Nonpapillary tumors are much less common, but they are more invasive and have a poorer prognosis.
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of bladder cancer.
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Bladder cancer is a disease in which the cells lining the urinary bladder lose the ability to regulate their An immunofluorescent light micrograph of cells cultured from squamous carcinoma of the bladder. ( Photograph by Nancy Kedersha, Photo Researchers, Inc.
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I’ve Just Been Told I Have Bladder CancerThere are very few things scarier than being told you have cancer. You may feel like you’re in shock.
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Understanding Bladder CancerThe bladder is part of your urinary tract. The urinary tract rids your body of liquid waste.
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Detailed information on bladder cancer, including symptoms, types, causes, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Bladder cancer is a disease in which the cells lining the urinary bladder lose the ability to regulate their growth and start dividing uncontrollably. This abnormal growth results in a mass of cells that form a tumor.
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Understanding Your Type of Bladder CancerOne way to talk about bladder cancer is what kind of cells it starts from. The bladder is made up of many layers of cells.
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What Is Bladder Cancer?Cells in the bladder normally grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them.
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Statistics of Bladder CancerSome people use statistics to try to figure out their chance of getting cancer or of being cured. However, statistics only show what happens to large groups of people.
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Am I At Risk for Bladder Cancer?There’s no way to know for sure if you’re going to get bladder cancer.
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How Can I Prevent Bladder Cancer?The best way to protect yourself from bladder cancer is to know what makes you more likely to get it.
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Can I Get Checked for Bladder Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?Screening tests check for signs of cancer in people who don’t have any symptoms.
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What Are the Symptoms of Bladder Cancer?Early attention to symptoms is the best way to find and treat bladder cancer.
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What Can I Do If I Am At Risk for Bladder Cancer?If you are at risk for bladder cancer, what can you do?
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Common Treatment Combinations Based on Your Stage of Bladder CancerThe type of treatment your doctor recommends for you depends on the type of cancer you have and its stage--that is, how invasive it is.Here are some common treatment combinations b...
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How Does My Doctor Know I Have Bladder Cancer?If you’re having bladder-cancer-like symptoms, your doctor will want to know why.
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Understanding Your Stage of Bladder CancerBladder cancer acts differently in each person. The way a cancer grows is called its pathophysiology.
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Can I Survive Bladder Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
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Screening for Bladder and Other Urothelial CancersOverview of ScreeningWhat is screening?Screeningforcanceris examination (or testing) of people for early signs of a certain type of cancer even though they have nosymptoms.
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What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Bladder CancerResearchers are always finding new treatments for bladder cancer. People with cancer now have more hope for survival than ever before.
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Treating Bladder Cancer: RadiationRadiation is a way of treating cancer. Radiation uses beams of energy to destroy cancer cells.
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What Happens During Immunotherapy for Bladder CancerThe most common way to give immunotherapy for bladder cancer is intravesically. That means the drugs are placed directly into your bladder instead of injected into your blood or taken as pills.
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What Happens During External Radiation Therapy for Bladder CancerExternal radiation therapy is usually given on an outpatient basis in a hospital or a clinic. This type of radiation usually comes from a machine called a linear accelerator.Before y...
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What Happens During Chemotherapy for Bladder CancerChemotherapy is given in cycles. A person with bladder cancer will get chemotherapy treatment for a certain length of time and then get a rest period.
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How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Diagnose Bladder CancerA biopsy is a small sample of cells and tissue. A bladder biopsy is usually taken during cystoscopy.
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Tests That Help Evaluate Bladder CancerYour doctor took a sample of cells and tissue from your bladder in a process called a biopsy in order to know that you have cancer. Your doctor may request more tests to learn more about your cancer and its s...
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Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Bladder CancerWhen you are being treated for bladder cancer, it’s likely that you will have side effects from that treatment, and perhaps symptoms of the disease itself. The cancer may cause symptoms...
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Tips for Telling Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Bladder CancerTreating your cancer to get the best results is important. But your quality of life also matters.
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Get Support During Treatment for Bladder CancerDealing with your feelings is often easier as you learn more about your disease and get support from other people. Doctors, nurses, and other members of your healthcare team can answer questions about...
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Do What You Can to Ease Treatment Side Effects and Symptoms of Bladder CancerYou will most likely have physical concerns since your cancer may cause symptoms and you may have side effects from your treatment. In this section, you’ll learn more abo...
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What Are the Treatment Statistics for People With Bladder Cancer?According to the American Cancer Society, these are facts about bladder cancer.About 74% of bladder cancers are found in an early, localized stage.
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What to Expect After Immunotherapy for Bladder CancerHere are some of the side effects that are common with immunotherapy for bladder cancer.Discomfort or burning in the bladderFlulike symptoms, such as chills, fatigue, or feverThese side effects ...
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Goal of Chemotherapy for Bladder CancerChemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells. The drugs used in chemotherapy are designed to attack and kill cells that divide quickly.
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What Happens With Local (Intravesical) Chemotherapy for Bladder CancerFor this treatment, chemotherapy drugs are placed directly into your bladder. The doctor does this with a catheter inserted through your urethra.
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What Happens With Systemic Chemotherapy for Bladder CancerFor systemic chemotherapy, your doctor or nurse injects anticancer drugs into your vein. The benefit of systemic treatment is that the drugs can attack cancer cells throughout your body, no...
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What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Bladder CancerAsk your oncologist and chemotherapy nurse for the details on each drug’s side effects. Side effects of chemotherapy are different for everyone and vary based on the types of drugs you receive.Ge...
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Goal of Radiation Therapy for Bladder CancerRadiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. It is one way to treat bladder cancer.
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What to Expect After Radiation Therapy for Bladder CancerBecause radiation affects normal cells as well as cancer cells, you may have some side effects from this treatment. Usually, the risk of side effects is far less than the benefit of killing ...
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Goal of Surgery for Bladder CancerSurgery is the most common treatment for bladder cancer. Its goal is to remove the tumor, while preserving as much of the bladder as possible.
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Goal of Immunotherapy for Bladder CancerThis treatment is sometimes called biological therapy. Immunotherapy is when drugs are used to make the body’s own immune system fight cancer.
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Questions to Ask About Treatment for Bladder CancerYou may feel overwhelmed at first with all the information about treatment options. Give yourself time to gather as much information as you can.
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Making the Decision to Have Surgery for Bladder CancerYou have to be healthy for surgery to be a good choice. Before surgery, you’ll meet with your surgeon, who is a urologist, which is a doctor who specializes in problems with the urinary tract, ...
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Making the Decision to Have Immunotherapy for Bladder CancerYour doctor may recommend immunotherapy if you have early-stage, superficial bladder cancer. This means the cancer has not spread beyond the lining of your bladder.
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Making the Decision to Have Chemotherapy for Bladder CancerYour doctor may recommend chemotherapy to treat bladder cancer if any of these cases apply to you.You have a large tumor. Your doctor may use chemotherapy to shrink a large tumor before su...
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Making the Decision to Have Radiation Therapy for Bladder CancerYour doctor may recommend radiation for you in any of the following situations.You have stage II or stage III bladder cancer and are also getting chemotherapy.The goal of this kind of...
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bladder CancerListed below are some frequently asked questions about bladder cancer.Q: What is bladder cancer?A: Bladder cancer is cancer that starts in the bladder.
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Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is a blockage at the base of the bladder that reduces or prevents the flow of urine into the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body.
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A urologist diagnosed prostate cancer, and I decided to have my prostate removed. I've done fine, except that I have to urinate two or three times every night, just as before. I thought prostate operations were supposed to help this. What went wrong?
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A brief look at the difference between carcinoma and sarcoma of the prostate.
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When you exercise, you gain more strength and flexibility. Your mood will improve, and you'll be able to think better.
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In elderly patients, symptoms of depression can be mistaken for symptoms of another medical problem, so it is important for clinicians to consider all physical problems and medications of elderly patients before making a diagnosis.
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Learn how to put together a caregiving plan, draw on useful services, and address legal, medical, and financial planning issues. Also, find advice on involving family members, handling daily tasks, and maintaining your well being.
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Aimed at older adults, this report provides practical advice on how to avoid common and often deadly accidents at home.
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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord.
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A description of multiple sclerosis, its causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes information about treatments on the horizon.
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Detailed information on multiple sclerosis in pregnancy
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting movement, sensation, and bodily functions. It is caused by destruction of the myelin insulation covering nerve fibers (neurons) in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting movement, sensation, and bodily functions. It is caused by destruction of the myelin sheath (insulation) covering nerve fibers ( neurons ) in the central nervous system ( brain and spinal cord ).
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Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, degenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS is comprised of the brain and the spinal cord.
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder that affects primarily the myelinated white matter of the central nervous system (CNS), the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. There is no known cause.
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Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system . The disease results in injury to the myelin sheath (the fatty matter that covers the axons of the nerve cells), the oligodendrocytes (the cells that produce myelin) and, to a lesser extent, the axons and nerve cells themselves.
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, degenerative disorder affecting the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. A fatty tissue called myelin coats and protects the nerve fibers in the CNS.
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The effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be unpredictable. MS can cause symptoms that range from minor problems in mild cases to paralysis in the most severe cases.
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I have MS and recently was diagnosed with breast cancer. Are there any concerns about breast reconstruction in people with autoimmune diseases?
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