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… Orchiectomy for Prostate Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To … stop most of the body's production of testosterone , which prostate cancer usually needs in order to continue growing. … 2 to 4 weeks. Why It Is Done Orchiectomy may help relieve symptoms, prevent complications, and prolong survival for …
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… Prostate Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test can help find prostate cancer early. But it may not help you live any …
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… Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Related … cold to destroy cancer cells. It may be used to treat early prostate cancer. It's an option for those who can't have … a more invasive type of surgery. Or it may be used to treat prostate cancer that has come back after radiation therapy. …
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… Complications of Enlarged Prostate On this page: Overview Overview … be caused by long-term inflammation or infection in the prostate (chronic prostatitis). Other complications of BPH … be caused by long-term inflammation or infection in the prostate (chronic prostatitis). Other complications of BPH …
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… Interactive Tool: How Bad Are Your Urinary Symptoms From Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? On this … based on how severe your symptoms are. BPH is an enlarged prostate gland . As the prostate gets bigger, it may cause … Symptom Index. footnote 1 The index is also called the International Prostate Symptom Score. Lerner LB, et al …
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… Transurethral Prostatectomy for Prostatitis On this page: Surgery Overview … Overview This procedure involves removal of part of the prostate gland through the urethra . A long, thin tube with … (cystoscope) attached is inserted into the urethra. Prostate tissue is removed through the cystoscope. What To …
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… Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer On this page: Overview Risks Overview Active … possible to have prostate cancer for years and not have any symptoms. Prostate cancer treatments have serious side … its side effects. If test results, including the Gleason score from your prostate biopsy, show this is an option for …
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… Check Your Symptoms The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the … sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the … sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the …
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… Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and … cancer is based on the stage of the cancer, your Gleason score , and other things, such as your age and overall …
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… Heartburn Symptom Record On this page: Overview Overview Record Answer … and time of day: ________ Date and time of day: ________ Symptoms What were your symptoms? How long did the heartburn last? Do you have any …
