Extractions: AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 57/No. 7 (April 1, 1998) ... Patient Information A patient information handout on screening for prostate cancer , written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 1541. Another handout on management options for prostate cancer , also written by the authors, is provided on page 1545. P rostate cancer is second only to lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in American men. In 1997, approximately 209,900 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed, and more than 41,800 deaths were attributed to this malignancy. At present, chemotherapy and immunotherapy cannot cure prostate cancer once it has spread beyond the gland. Therefore, curative treatment for localized tumors may be the best hope of lowering the mortality rate for prostate cancer. According to this viewpoint, the primary focus of prostate cancer management should be the detection and aggressive treatment of tumors while they are still confined to the prostate.
Extractions: AAFP Home Page Journals Vol. 58/No. 2 (August, 1998) ... Patient Information The American Cancer Society and other national medical organizations emphasize the need for routine screening for prostate cancer in men over the age of 50. The serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) assay is the test most commonly recommended for the purpose of screening. However, when PSA screening is examined critically from the standpoint of the principles of screening, evidence from prospective studies to support the routine use of PSA testing is lacking. Data suggest that screening often detects what may be indolent, nonaggressive prostate cancer. The treatment of such a cancer with radiation or radical prostatectomy can result in significant morbidity, including urinary incontinence and impotence, without a proven decrease in mortality. Evidence from randomized clinical trials in support of routine PSA screening is urgently needed. T he purpose of screening tests is to identify disease in asymptomatic persons at a stage when treatment will alter the natural history of the condition. There is now a widespread call to incorporate routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer into the care of men over age 50. However, little prospective evidence shows that the benefits of such testing outweigh the risks. The ideal way to assess the efficacy of screening is with prospective randomized clinical trials; unfortunately, no such trial of prostate cancer screening has been conducted.
Scott A. Horner, M.D. Urology, Ltd. And Reading Urology - Welcome Specializing in bladder cancer, incontinence, kidney cancer, kidney stones, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and vasectomy, located in Reading. Information on physician, services, patient resources, and contacts. http://www.scotthornermd.com
Extractions: Scott A. Horner, M.D. has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of urological diseases and conditions. He combines clinical services and expertise with state-of-the-art therapies. Dr. Horner specializes in bladder cancer, incontinence, kidney cancer, kidney stones, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and vasectomy; he also diagnoses and treats general adult and pediatric urological disorders. A urologist is a physician who is highly trained to treat disorders of the male and female urinary tract (bladder, ureter, kidney, and urethra) and the male reproductive system. The following are some of the more common conditions that a urologist treats: Urology is classified as a surgical subspecialty, but since a wide variety of clinical problems are encountered when treating urological conditions, knowledge of internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, and other specialties is required. Use these pages to learn more about our practice, Dr. Horner, our services, and urology. We hope you will find these pages helpful and informative as you make health care and medical decisions.
Extractions: The health and medical information on the World Wide Web comes from many sources and changes daily. There are likely to be errors and omissions in this information. This web site, its contributors nor its sponsors represents or warrants that the information in this Web Site or accessed through this Web Site is accurate or complete. Please direct your medical and health questions to your health care provider. Eating your way to Prostate Health by Fran Worrall Other Prostate Topics Prostate Related Books ProstateAction.com is NOT a medical website. It was developed to provide what we hope will be useful information for men who have been diagnosed with prostate disease and their family members. We do NOT have doctors to answer your questions, we do NOT make medical referrals or offer second opinions, and we will not reply to questions about any specific case. Instead, we hope that you will use our LINKS section to locate other sites of interest; utilize our message boards to discover prostate cancer screenings and related events; and to use the Forum area to discuss prostate cancer issues with others who share your interests and concerns. We reserve the right to delete any objectionable postings.
Gay Men's Health Webring On WebringSystem Websites that deal with Gay Men's Health issues including HIV/AIDS, smoking, substance use, prostate cancer, hepatitis, and gay men's body image issues. http://v.webring.com/hub?ring=gayhealth
The Vancouver Island Prostate Cancer Research Foundation The Vancouver Island prostate cancer Research br Foundation, is located inVictoria, BC and is a nonprofit foundation to promote basic clinical research http://www.viprostate.org/
Extractions: The Vancouver Island Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, is located at #107-1027 Pandora Ave Victoria, BC, V8V 3P6. It is a non-profit organization devoted to promote prostate health and awareness, prostate cancer support groups for patients and their families and to promote research into life enhancing treatments and an eventual cure.
NIA - Page Not Found An explanation of where the prostate is and non cancerous problems, treatment choices, prostate cancer, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/agepages/prostate.htm
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Prostate Cancer - MayoClinic.com prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, threatening sexualityand life. But with early detection, you improve your chances of successful http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00043
Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Health Decision Guide - MayoClinic.com Mayo Clinic materials for patients, explaining the condition and treatment options,with personal stories of five men who chose different treatments. http://www.mayoclinic.com/takecharge/healthdecisionguides/prostatecancer/index.c
Extractions: Receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be scary. It can lead you to fear, panic and hurried decisions. You may even feel that you need to make an instant decision and begin treatment right away. However, most prostate cancer is slow growing, so usually there's no need to rush. Instead, give yourself time to gather information. Learn about all treatment options that are available to you. Perhaps talk to others who've been in a similar situation. And consider seeking opinions from doctors in specialties such as urology, oncology and radiotherapy. Some doctors are more inclined to recommend a treatment in the specialty that they're most familiar with. Gathering several specialists' opinions may give you a more balanced understanding of your treatment options. Before reaching a definitive treatment decision, it's important that you understand the pros and cons of the various options in relation to your specific situation. The information in this guide is designed to heighten your understanding of the details to consider. In this guide, you'll watch a Mayo Clinic urologist answer frequently asked questions about the treatments available for prostate cancer. You'll also see and hear from five men, each of whom chose a different treatment option.
Extractions: Steven L. Morganstern, M.D., specializes in male sexual dysfunction and problems of the urinary tract with a subspecialty in penile enhancement (penis enlargement), prostate cancer, and benign prostate problems. In the early 1990's Dr. Morganstern pioneered the use of radioactive seed implants in Atlanta, which has revolutionized the treatment of prostate cancer. A member of the Medical Honor Society, he has authored numerous articles on urology and several books including Overcoming Impotence and The Prostate Source Book . Dr. Morganstern was involved in the development of the penile prosthesis and has helped thousands of men suffering from impotence return to a normal life. His work in the area of penile enhancement (penis enlargement) has earned him a reputation as a very capable and caring surgeon. After performing over one thousand penile enhancements he has developed techniques that give men the results and confidence they seek. Dr. Morganstern has been practicing urology in Atlanta since 1979 and takes pride in continuing to practice medicine in a sensitive, confidential and skilled manner. He is a national lecturer and has appeared on "Good Morning America", CNN, "20/20", and numerous local newscasts. Dr. Morganstern has introduced many new methods in urology. He also teaches surgical procedures to physicians nationwide.
Extractions: Hello, I'm Virgil Simons, welcome to my On-line Guide to Fighting Prostate Cancer . At the age of 48, after the results of my first PSA test, I was told that I might have prostate cancer. Staring into an abyss that seemed without hope, I questioned - was I going to die of cancer as my mother had?.......what treatments were possible?......could I survive?! After a sufficient period of anger, self-pity and general confusion I made a decision - I AM GOING TO LIVE!!!! From that point on it was a matter of whether it would be on my terms or the prostate cancer's. KNOWLEDGE would be the edge to tip the balance to my favor - . But where to look, who to believe Then I saw my computer and the answer was evident and manifest - use this information highway as the road to save my own life. In the eight years since that first diagnosis, through to a successful radical prostatectomy and subsequent clean PSA's, access to the Internet provided me with the information, dialogue with health care professionals and other survivors needed to regain control of my life. I became a partner with my doctors in deciding what was the best treatment for me that would be the greatest chance for cure and retention of the quality-of-life I desired!!
Extractions: In times of national emergency, our youngsters may need extra comfort and support. Parents may find it difficult to keep their emotions in check after Tuesday's tragedies, but it is important to take time to reassure children that everything will be all right and that they will be taken care of. Here are some suggestions about talking to your kids about war and other crises... Thousands of people neglect their oral health year after year because they are deathly afraid of going to the dentist. Here, at last, is some information that will help dental-phobics overcome their fears so they can get the care they need in time to save their teeth. FLU SEASON ON THE HORIZON... GET YOUR FLU SHOTS NOW! According to the CDC " All three manufacturers report that influenza vaccine production is proceeding satisfactorily. According to the manufacturers, approximately 80 percent of the total production is anticipated to be distributed before November 1." Drug Interactions Consumers are taking more medicines than ever before. With nearly three billion prescriptions dispensed each year, a growing choice of nonprescription medicines, and the increased use of dietary supplements, the potential for drug interactions increases. Here's some advice from the Council on Family Health to help reduce your risk of drug interactions.
Extractions: Article Table of Contents Abstract of this article Figures/Tables List Articles citing this article Services Send comment/rapid response letter Notify a friend about this article Alert me when this article is cited Add to Personal Archive ... ACP Search PubMed Articles in PubMed by Author: Coley, C. M. Mulley, A. G. Related Articles in PubMed PubMed Citation ... PubMed Christopher M. Coley, MD Michael J. Barry, MD Craig Fleming, MD ; and ... Albert G. Mulley, MD, MPP Purpose: To estimate the prevalence of clinically important prostate cancer and to evaluate the effectiveness of digital rectal examination and measurement of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in early detection of prostate cancer. Data Sources: Relevant studies were identified from a structured MEDLINE search (1966 to 1995), reviews, bibliographies of retrieved articles, author files, and abstracts.
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center - Prostate Cancer The Northwest Prostate Institute, based at Northwest Hospital, is dedicated to of all prostate diseases, including prostate cancer and Benign Prostatic http://www.nwhospital.org/services/cancer_prostate.asp
Extractions: Northwest Prostate Institute From the Middle East to the Midwest and from Northern Africa to the Northwest, men around the globe have traveled to Northwest Hospital for prostate treatment. Whether they live across the street or across an ocean from our North Seattle facility, our patients know they can rely on our physicians and providers for the decades of experience and modern approaches that put the life and lifestyle of men and their families first. The Northwest Prostate Institute, based at Northwest Hospital, is dedicated to the treatment of all prostate diseases, including prostate cancer and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Our history includes innovations and excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. We were first in the region to provide the new complex PSA test for more accurate prostate cancer diagnosis. Our physicians were also the first in the United States to provide ultrasound-guided radioactive seed implant for prostate cancer treatment. Today, our experience with this treatment surpasses that of all other physicians and medical facilities. Providing the highest quality diagnosis and treatment for prostate diseases is an
Extractions: defaultStatus="All Seekers"; This web site, Allseekers.com, evolved from an earlier site, Sophrony.com, which was first made available on the Internet early in 2000. In Sophrony.com, we attempted to show how Guy Leekley had been applying the teachings of the Tao Te Ching to his own inner struggles with alcohol abuse and other obsessions. He believed that over many years, hormone imbalances in his body brought on by these extremes had contributed to a diagnosis of prostate cancer at the end of 1990. We tried to show in Sophrony.com how during that decade from 1990-2000, as Guy was working through his translation of the Tao Te Ching, its teachings helped him to deal with his various addictions, obsessions and delusions. This spiritual text provided guidance for living in a manner that has helped to keep the cancer in remission. With the publication of his Tao Te Ching A New Version for All Seekers , Guy feels that now it is time to retire Sophrony.com and use Allseekers.com to show how we can all learn from the teachings of the Tao Te Ching We coined the term Sophrony because there did not seem to be a word in English that clearly expresses the view of how we should live that one finds in the Tao Te Ching . The closest that Guy could find is the Greek word, sophrosyne, an ideal of the ancient Greeks that has no equivalent in English. It meant the opposite of arrogance and insolence, learning to live gracefully within our natural limitations, and following the inner laws of harmony and proportion.
Untitled Page Latest prostate cancer TreatmentsCancer Group Institute provides the latest information on the most effectivetraditional and alternative cancer treatments available. http://www.prostatecancernj.com/
Prostate Cancer Test Questioned A screening test for prostate cancer taken by millions of men every year is notterribly accurate, and even the best result does not ensure that a man is http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/05/AR2005070501365.
Extractions: var SA_Message="SACategory=" + 'health'; Hello Edit Profile Sign Out Sign In Register Now ... Subscribe to SEARCH: News Web var ie = document.getElementById?true:false; ie ? formSize=27 : formSize=24 ; document.write(''); Top 20 E-mailed Articles washingtonpost.com Health Print This Article ... E-Mail This Article Top News Health What is RSS? All RSS Feeds Reuters Wednesday, July 6, 2005; Page A03 A screening test for prostate cancer taken by millions of men every year is not terribly accurate, and even the best result does not ensure that a man is cancer-free, experts said yesterday. Researchers found that the standard prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, test produces many false positives and false negatives meaning some men who think they do not have cancer actually do, while others may undergo uncomfortable biopsies only to learn there is no tumor after all. "Patients have assumed, 'My PSA is below 4. It's normal. I have no risk,' " lead author Ian Thompson of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio said at a news conference. Usually, a biopsy is not recommended unless the PSA level exceeds 4 nanograms per milliliter.
Riverside Urology Specializes in the treatment of prostate disease and prostate cancer bladder cancer, urinary incontinence, male impotence and kidney stone disease. Located in Columbus, Ohio. http://www.2rui.com/
North American Scientific - Home Holding company with subsidiary which manufactures and markets broad line of lowlevel radiation sources and standards for medical, scientific and industrial uses, such as a brachytherapy line for the treatment of prostate cancer. (Nasdaq NASI). http://www.nasi.net/
ACS Prostate Cancer Information from the American Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2x.asp?sitearea=LRN&dt=36
