Like other cancers, the cause of prostate cancer is not known; it appears to be more common in African American men and men with a family history of the disease. Prostate cancer is simply a malignant tumor of the prostate gland. In most men, prostate cancer grows very slowly; most men will never even know they have the condition.
Most prostate cancer symptoms, although associated with prostate cancer, are more likely to be connected to non-cancerous conditions. There are other symptoms that may not be mentioned here. Blood in the urine or semen and frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs can be symptoms of cancer.
Weak or interrupted flow of urine and painful or burning urination can be symptoms to watch out for. One of the most common symptoms is the inability to urinate, get checked right away. If cancer is caught at its earliest stages, most men will not experience any symptoms.
A urinalysis may indicate if there is blood in the urine, which may or may not be related. A chest x-ray may be done to see if there's a spread of cancer. CT scans may be done to see if the cancer has metastasized (spread).
There is a newer test called AMACR that is more sensitive than the PSA test for determining the presence of prostate cancer. Another test usually used when prostate cancer symptoms are present is a digital rectal exam (DRE) performed by the doctor, proctologist or oncologist. A PSA test with a high level can also be from a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
Medications can have many side effects, including hot flashes and loss of sexual desire. Surgery, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy can interfere with libido on a temporary or permanent basis. Thoroughly discuss all your treatment options and concerns with your doctor and other health professionals; it never hurts to get a second or even third opinion or more if necessary - don't be afraid to ask.
Be aware that some men chose natural treatment options and forgo any surgery, radiation or chemotherapy. Urinary incontinence can be one of the possible complications of surgery. The conventional treatment of prostate cancer is often controversial.
Hormone manipulation is mainly used as a treatment to relieve symptoms in men whose cancer has metastasized (spread). In patients whose health makes the risk of surgery unacceptably high, radiation therapy is often the chosen conventional alternative. Some drugs with numerous side effects are being used to treat advanced prostate cancer, blocking the production of testosterone, called chemical castration; it has the same result as surgical removal of the testes.
An oncologist, a cancer specialist, will usually recommend treating with a single drug or a combination of drugs. Anyone considering surgery should be aware of the benefits, risks and the extent of the procedure. Medicines can be used to adjust the levels of testosterone; called hormonal manipulation.
For an easy fiber boost, mix in two tablespoons of ground up flaxseeds in raw applesauce, from 2-3 apples, made in your food processor. Consider taking cod liver oil or fish oil supplements every day. For natural treatment for the prostate make an appointment with a naturopathic doctor, called a naturopath; ask around for referrals.
Making a ginger tea, by adding a thin slice or two of fresh gingerroot to hot water, is helpful to many people I know. Supplements that help any disease or ailment include vitamin B12 -- the methylcobalamin type not cyanocobalamin, and sub-lingual -- dissolves slowly under the tongue; and vitamin D3 - especially if you can't get a daily dose of 15 to 20 minutes of sun on your arms and legs so you can make your own vitamin D3. Use flaxseed oil or walnut oil in your daily dark green salad.
Make smoothies with fruit only, using a base of two bananas, adding a cup of frozen or fresh blueberries and mango chunks or substitute any other fruit and add an energy boost of two tablespoons of coconut oil; add one or two leaves of kale for another highly nutritional boost. Eat at least one, preferably two organic apples with the skin on every day. Make highly nutritious raw applesauce using a food processor and put in 3-4 cored pesticide-free apples, with the skin on, and mix for a minute; so much better for you than canned highly processed applesauce and add 1/4 tsp. cinnamon or two tablespoons of freshly ground flaxseed for another boost.
Evidence indicates that many patients detect cancer at an earlier stage because of annual screening, so make sure to get a good exam. Just about all men with prostate cancer survive at least five years after their diagnosis, 93% survive at least 10 years, and 67% survive more than 15 years. Once diagnosed you may be want to join a support group whose members share their experiences and problems.
I'm not just playing with words here; this little bit of information might just save your life, so you will do well to be very attentive. Perhaps you need to pick up pen and paper, and see about taking notes that you may refer to at some other time, no?
You know prostate cancer already; otherwise you will not be looking for information about it. It's a cancer of your prostate gland ? the ?O? shaped gland in males that surrounds the urethra, below the bladder, which secretes a fluid into the semen that acts to improve the mobility and viability of sperm.
Ok, let's cut the jargons and really help you: your prostate is an organ or gland that is very close to your testicles and produces part of the fluids which constitutes your sperm. That is simple enough to understand, isn't it?
Already you know what cancer is, don't you? Cancer can be said to be dead cells in your body that are refusing to go away. In the process they may cause more cells in your body to die prematurely and also refuse to go away; and as such they could all cause you some serious discomfort and eventually death in most cases if not treated or properly attended to.
Even with the best treatment procedures for cancer, people still die from the disease all the time. Correct me if you think I'm wrong, but I should think cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States today, and perhaps the most feared. As a matter of fact, the only thing worse than cancer in North America today is heart disease.
But here's what to be pleased about - It's no longer a killer disease as many people will make you believe. There are now lots more people who are surviving it than ever before, thanks to the medical advancement made all over the world. So - yes, you can survive the condition, especially if it's detected early. That's why it's very important for every one who is up to 45 years old to go for constant yearly or twice yearly prostate cancer tests. The earlier it's detected, the more likely that victims will survive it.
This article is written by & Johnjames
10 Romantic Songs from You to your Partner's Heart
1. When You Say Nothing At All
From the "Notting Hill" sound track, Ronan Keating's version of "When you say nothing at all" is a beautiful song about how much you can say without saying a word. It says everything about how much you feel loved by your partner because of the emotions they show in their face. If you want your partner to know you feel their love, this is a great song to help you tell them.
2. Woman
This John Lennon classic is a song that every woman would love to hear dedicated to her. It tells her how special she is to you, and how much she means to you. Make sure she listens to the lyrics so she can see how much she means to you.
3. From this Moment On
Shania Twain brought this song to the public and added another standard to classic romance albums everywhere. Perfect for a woman to sing to her man at the start of their life together either on a wedding day, or as the relationship takes a more serious turn in that direction. It tells the man in your life how proud you are to be his lady.
4. Everything I Do I Do It for You
From the "Robin Hood Prince of Thieves" soundtrack, this Bryan Adams classic love song is one that's just pure romance. Tell your lady how your life is now dedicated to her by playing this song for her.
5. Truly, Madly Deeply
Savage Garden's "Truly, Madly, Deeply" is another song that lets your lady know everything that you feel for her. What woman could fail to be swept off her feet at having the man in their life dedicate this song to her?
6. Crazy for You
This Madonna song is one for the guys. Let Madonna tell your guy how you feel about him by playing (or singing!) this song for him. If he didn't know you wanted him before you dedicated the song to him, he'll have no doubts afterwards!
7. You're My First, My Last, My Everything
When you mean business, and that business is to tell your lady that she's everything to you, then Barry White's "My First, My Last, My Everything" will clear any doubts she might have had about your feelings towards her!
8. Everlasting Love
A romantic song with a dance beat, this evergreen disco love song is one you can dance to, ham up, or sing lovingly as you gaze into your partners eyes.
9. I Won't Last a Day Without You
Karen Carpenter's voice lends a mellow tone to this romantic song that tells of how much you appreciate the man in your life, and how they make your life brighter.
10.Because You Loved Me
Romance and love is told in countless songs, but Celine Dion's "Because you loved me" is about something more than romance, it goes deeper and tells the man in your life that you appreciate everything you bring into their life such as support and encouragement.
There's a song out there to tell the person in your life exactly what you want them to know but don't have the words to express it yourself. Find the right one, such as one of these above, and dedicate it to them so they'll know how you feel about them.
This article is written by Jane Saeman
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