What Is A Lymph Node Biopsy?
A lymph node biopsy, also referred to as a lymph node dissection or lymphadenectomy, is an outpatient procedure that involves the removal of one or more lymph nodes. Harvested …
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Prostate Cancer: Precancerous Conditions of The Prostate
Precancerous conditions of the prostate are those that have the potential to develop into prostate cancer. With a precancerous condition, certain abnormal changes have occurred within the cells of …
Robotic Rectum May Help To Improve The Accuracy Of Prostate Exams
The use of a robotic rectum may help doctors and nurses to become more proficient in detecting prostate cancer. The new technology, which consists of prosthetic buttocks and rectum …
Preventing & Understanding Prostatitis
Prostatitis is as an infection of the prostate gland but can also be an inflammation of the prostate with no sign of infection. Only about 10% percent of reported …
Five Tips To Keep The Male Reproductive System Healthy
The male reproductive system is one of the most important parts of the body and maintaining good reproductive health is essential to sexual development and procreation. However, many men …
Laser Therapy Treatment For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostate laser surgery is used to relieve moderate to severe urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). With laser therapy, a …
What Is Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)?
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is a type of external beam radiation therapy. With IMRT your doctor uses a computer to plan the exact dose (or amount) of radiation …
What Types Of Tests Are Used To Diagnose BPH?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, also known as BPH, is a non-cancerous condition of the prostate. BPH involves the enlargement of the prostate that can cause disturbing urinary problems. The exact …
What Are Non Cancer Causes Of High PSA?
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein that is produced by the prostate gland. Elevated levels of the protein in the bloodstream can often be an early indicator of prostate …
The ProstaScint Scan
Similar to a bone scan, the ProstaScint scan uses an injection of low-level radioactive material to find cancer that has spread beyond the prostate gland into other areas of …