Prostate Cancer by https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6 By Jawad en-us 2019-03-01 15:28:31 UTC 2026-01-14 16:56:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Description 349561886 https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336883633 Any person that contracts prostrate cancer is in danger of the cancer spreading. Prostrate cancer spreads right from the beginning. The Prostrate is a small organ the size of a walnut and it functions as part of a male’s reproductive system. The prostrate produces and transports semen. This form of cancer has side effects which include affecting the male’s urinary and reproductive systems.


]]> 2019-03-01 15:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336883633 References 349561886 https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336884485 What is prostate cancer? | Prostate Cancer. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.sharecare.com/health/prostate-cancer/what-is-prostate-cancer

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]]> 2019-03-01 15:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336884485 Diagnosis 349561886 https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336971396
There are different forms of detecting prostrate cancer some of which are:  Digital rectal exam (DRE). For this exam your Dr inserts a gloved lubricated finger in your rectum to examine your prostrate which is next to your rectum. At first the Dr searches for any abnormalities in texture, shape and size of the glands. After this an individual may still need further testing. 

]]> 2019-03-01 18:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336971396 Symptoms: 349561886 https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336971885
  • Burning or pain during urination.
  • Difficulty urinating, or trouble starting and stopping while urinating.
  • More frequent urges to urinate at night.
  • Loss of bladder control.
  • Decreased flow or velocity of urine stream.
  • Blood in urine (hematuria)


    • ]]>     2019-03-01 18:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336971885     Causes 349561886 https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336972225 It has not been determined what exactly is the cause of prostrate cancer. However, scientists have discovered a number of things that are closely linked to increasing the risk of developing cancer. The most common and most important of these is the age of an individual. The risk rises as one gets older. Statistically, most cancers are discovered in men over the age of 50 years.

    ]]>     2019-03-01 18:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336972225     Treatment 349561886 https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336972467
  • Hormone therapy. Prostate cancer cells need male sex hormones, like testosterone, to keep growing. ...
  • Cryotherapy. If you have early prostate cancer, your doctor might choose to kill cancer cells by freezing them. ...
  • Chemotherapy.


    • Studies have shown that fasting can reduce the risk of cancer as well as your consumption of refined sugar. 


    ]]>     2019-03-01 18:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336972467     Prognosis 349561886 https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336972775
  •  5-year survival rate for most men with local or regional prostate cancer is nearly100%.
  •  Ninety-eight percent (98%) are alive after 10 years. For men diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, the 5-year survival rate is30%







    • ]]>     2019-03-01 18:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336972775     Prevention 349561886 https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336973472 if you want to reduce your risk of prostate cancer, consider trying to:

    There are a number of ways you can defend yourself from prostrate cancer which do not include medicine or drugs. Your lifestyle has a big impact on your health. 

    1. Choose a low-fat diet. Foods that contain fats include meats, nuts, oils and dairy products, such as milk and cheese. ...
    2. Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat each day. ...
    3. Reduce the amount of dairy products you eat each day

    ]]>     2019-03-01 18:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336973472     Other interesting facts 349561886 https://padlet.com/349561886/zgyyn1we9yj6/wish/336973938
  • Each year about 160,000 men are diagnosed withprostate cancer in the U.S. and about 27,000 die of the disease.
  •  Prostate cancer is the third leading cause ofcancer death, behind lung cancer and colon cancer, in men in the United States.




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