Comprehensive Cancer Information - National Cancer Institute
Accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research. A to Z List of Cancers Cancers by Body Location/System Latin American Cancer Program NCI Funded Research Portfolio Colon and ... [... more]
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This booklet is meant to be a starting point.
Active treatment usually begins a few weeks to months after diagnosis. During this time, you should meet with various doctors to learn about your treatment choices. Use this article to help you talk over possible treatments with your doctor ... [... more]
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Radical prostatectomy
The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system that makes and stores a component of semen (see Question 1). The most common risk factor for prostate cancer is age (see Question 3). Prostate cancer often does not cause symptoms for many ... [... more]
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Detection does not always mean saving lives:
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood. The doctor takes a blood sample, and the amount of PSA is measured in a laboratory. Because PSA is ... [... more]
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Vasectomy and Cancer Risk
Some studies have raised questions about a possible relationship between vasectomy (an operation to cut or tie off the two tubes that carry sperm out of the testicles) and the risk of developing cancer, particularly prostate and testicular ... [... more]
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What You Need To Know About™ Prostate Cancer
Learning about medical care for prostate cancer can help you take an active part in making choices about your care. This booklet tells about: . Each year, more than 186,000 American men learn they have this disease. Prostate cancer is the second ... [... more]
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JOHN 'S PROFILE
John's Prostate Cancer Risk Profile Frequent urge to urinate Father had prostate cancer Read John's Story African American [... more]
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Cáncer temprano de próstata: preguntas y respuestas
La próstata es una glándula que forma parte del sistema reproductivo del hombre. La próstata produce y guarda un componente del semen y está ubicada cerca de la vejiga y el recto. La próstata rodea parte de la uretra, [... more]
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Análisis positivos falsos:
El antígeno prostático específico (PSA) es una proteína producida por las células de la glándula prostática. El análisis de PSA mide la concentración de PSA en la sangre (vea la pregunta 1). [... more]
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Lo que usted necesita saber sobre™ el cáncer de próstata
Este folleto del Instituto Nacional del Cáncer (NCI) contiene información importante acerca del Usted leerá en este folleto acerca de las posibles causas, exámenes selectivos de detección, síntomas, diagnó [... more]
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General Information About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate. Possible signs of prostate cancer include a weak flow of urine or frequent urination. Tests that examine the prostate and blood are used to detect ... [... more]
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Información general sobre el cáncer de la próstata
Algunos de los posibles signos del cáncer de la próstata comprenden una disminución del calibre del chorro urinario o aumento de la frecuencia de la micción (expulsión de la orina). Para [... more]
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