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What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate?
The most common symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, involve... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is prostate-specific antigen (psa)?
A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that measures the level of a protein... Full Answer06/18/9661
What is transurethral incision of the prostate?
In the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), transurethral incision of the prostate... Full Answer06/18/9551
What drugs are used to treat advanced prostate cancer?
The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) approved two drugs shown to help men with advanced... Full Answer06/18/9442
What is MUSE therapy for erectile dysfunction?
Treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) includes Alprostadil, which is available as tiny... Full Answer06/18/9278
How does an erection occur?
An erection begins when a touch, look, or even a thought nudges the brain to send signals of... Full Answer06/18/9189
What is a Gleason score?
Cells removed from the prostate gland during a biopsy are examined under a microscope by a... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I do if I have symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
If you experience symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, see your... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are possible complications of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, can produce complications that, while not... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the different types of Gleason patterns?
Here is a general overview of the types of Gleason patterns:- Well differentiated
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How is the Gleason score used to grade prostate cancer?
A Gleason score is a numerical grade that describes prostate cancer based on its aggressiveness --... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are nomograms?
Statistical tools called prostate cancer risk calculators, or nomograms, offer help in... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is prostate cancer treated?
There are several options for treating prostate cancer: active surveillance; surgically removing... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who should be treated for prostate cancer?
Some men diagnosed with prostate cancer need no treatment; for example, men with small, slowly... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is "watchful waiting" or active surveillance?
In the past, doctors used the term "watchful waiting" to describe any strategy that involved... Full Answer12/31/1969
