Urinary Dysfunction
Urinary dysfunction as a side effect of treatment for prostate cancer. The term of urinary dysfunction encompasses both urinary incontinence, which can range from some leaking to complete loss of bladder control, and irritative voiding symptoms ... [... more]
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Emerging Therapies
Currently, more than 200 new therapies are being developed for prostate cancer, many by researchers supported by the PCF. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are developing most of these drugs; however, academic institutions play a crucial ... [... more]
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Fertility
Information about fertility side effects of treatment for prostate cancer. Despite the best efforts of surgeons and radiation oncologists, it is nearly impossible for a man to retain his ability to father children through sexual intercourse after ... [... more]
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Prostate Cancer Foundation Homepage
Prostate cancer information, prostate cancer symptoms, prostate cancer treatments. The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. The Prostate Cancer Foundation has a simple, ... [... more]
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Your PSA Is Rising After Initial Treatment
If PSA levels rise again after surgery or radiation, it commonly means that the prostate cancer has returned or is growing. What to Consider When Your PSA Is Rising After Initial Treatment This section summarizes key points to consider when your ... [... more]
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Side Effects of Hormone Therapy
Information about the side effects of hormone therapy when used as a treatment for prostate cancer. Testosterone is the primary male hormone, and plays an important role in establishing and maintaining the typical male characteristics, such as ... [... more]
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Active Surveillance
Active Surveillance to see if prostate cancer progresses may be recommended when the cancer is very low grade and low stage or when the patient presents with other illnesses that reduce the tolerability of standard therapy. Some patients choose ... [... more]
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Prostate Cancer Foundation Homepage
Prostate cancer information, prostate cancer symptoms, prostate cancer treatments. The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. The Prostate Cancer Foundation has a simple, ... [... more]
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Erectile Dysfunction
Information about erectile dysfunction as a side effect of treatment for prostate cancer. Regardless of whether the nerves were spared during surgery or whether the most precise dose planning was used during radiation therapy, nearly all men will ... [... more]
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Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Information about the side effects of chemotherapy as a treatment for prostate cancer. Each of the chemotherapy drugs available today works in a slightly different fashion, and it's hard to predict what sorts of side effects any one person will ... [... more]
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Your PSA Is Rising During Hormone Therapy
Issues to consider when your PSA rises during hormone therapy. What to Consider When Your PSA Is Rising During Hormone Therapy This section summarizes key points to consider when your PSA is rising while undergoing hormone therapy. The list is by ... [... more]
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Nutrition and Lifestyle
Information about nutrition and lifestyle changes to prevent prostate cancer and manage the effects of prostate cancer if diagnosed. Day after day, the effects of dietary and lifestyle changes on the development and progression of prostate cancer ... [... more]
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