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Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy
Prostate cancer hormone therapy involves various medications (such as LH-RH agonists and antiandrogrens), as well as surgery. This eMedTV resource discusses prostate cancer hormone therapy in detail, including common side effects.
The right prostate cancer nutrition can help you feel better and have more energy. This segment of the eMedTV library explains the benefits of proper prostate cancer nutrition, and offers ways to stay active.
Options for prostate cancer pain relief include steroids, second-line hormonal therapies, medications, and surgery. This page of the eMedTV website discusses prostate cancer pain management in detail, including alternative treatments.
Prostate cancer prevention methods discussed in this eMedTV segment include diet, lifestyle, hormonal therapy, and chemoprevention. By engaging in prostate cancer prevention, the chances of developing the disease may decrease.
A person's prostate cancer prognosis tends to depend more on the stage and grade of the tumor than on the treatment methods. This eMedTV article discusses in detail the prostate cancer prognosis for each stage of the disease.
This eMedTV page contains lists of prostate cancer questions you can ask your healthcare providers. Asking prostate cancer questions about possible symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis can help you make better decisions about your healthcare.
Prostate cancer research is attempting to determine the cause of the disease as well as new treatment methods. This eMedTV article discusses current areas of prostate cancer research and explains the potential benefits for research participants.
Prostate cancer screening tests include the digital rectal exam and the prostate-specific antigen test. This eMedTV segment discusses these screening methods in detail, including the pros and cons of each.
Prostate Cancer Screening: Is It Right For You?
Is prostate cancer screening right for you? This eMedTV page explains prostate cancer screening methods in detail and presents the risks and benefits. By knowing the pros and cons of screening, men can make the best decisions regarding their health.
Prostate cancer statistics, such as those in this eMedTV article, indicate that a man has about a 17 percent chance of being diagnosed with the disease during his lifetime. Other prostate cancer statistics pertain to stage, mortality rates, and more.
Prostate cancer support groups can help men cope with concerns regarding cancer and effects of treatment. This eMedTV article offers potential sources of prostate cancer support, both among friends and family, as well as the healthcare team.
Types of prostate cancer surgery include radical retropubic prostatectomy and laparoscopic prostatectomy. This eMedTV article discusses prostate cancer surgery in detail, including short-term and long-term risks.
Prostate Cancer Survival Rates
The 5-year relative prostate cancer survival rates were 100 percent for localized or regional cases. This eMedTV segment explains how prostate cancer survival rates are figured and why they should only be viewed in general terms.
Prostate cancer symptoms, such as trouble controlling urine flow, may not appear for several years. This eMedTV article discusses prostate cancer symptoms in detail and describes tests used to detect the disease in the absence of symptoms.
This eMedTV article discusses both local and systemic forms of prostate cancer treatment. In addition, the pros and cons of prostate cancer treatment, as well a list of questions to ask your doctor, are provided.
Prostate Cancer Treatment by Stage
Effective prostate cancer treatment options depend on the grade and stage of the cancer. This eMedTV article discusses prostate cancer treatment by stage in detail, such as radical prostatectomy and external beam radiation therapy.
Prostate Cancer Vaccine and Hormone Treatment
This eMedTV page explains how, based on findings from a recent study, patients who undergo a prostate cancer vaccine and hormone treatment plan see an increase in the length of the time treatment is effective.
Prostate cancer treatment, as this eMedTV resource explains, is either local or systemic in nature. Both types are described, and a link to more information is provided. Prostate canser treatment is a common misspelling of prostate cancer treatment.
An inflammation or infection of the prostate gland is known as prostatitis. As this eMedTV article explains, prostatitis that is caused by a bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics. Other treatments are required for non-bacterial forms.
This page on the eMedTV website explains how prostatitis causes can include bacterial infection, but in many cases, the exact cause is unknown. Symptoms that prostatitis causes include painful urination, body aches, and fever.
This section of the eMedTV library discusses the most common prostatitis symptoms. For example, prostatitis symptoms can include: pain or difficulty with urination, sexual problems, low back pain or body aches, or chills and high fever.
Prostatitis treatment can include antibiotics or, in some cases, other medications, such as alpha-blockers. This eMedTV article presents information on the various forms of prostatitis treatment for each of the four types.
By age 50, about one-third of American men will have signs of prostate cancer; however, as explained in this eMedTV resource, most men with the cancer do not die from the disease. Prostrat cancer is a common misspelling of prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells begin to grow in the tissues of the prostate gland. This eMedTV segment offers a brief overview of prostate cancer. Prostrate cancer is a common misspelling of prostate cancer.
In cases of prostate cancer, symptoms of the disease may include urinary problems and painful ejaculation. This eMedTV resource describes symptoms of prostate cancer. Prostrate cancer symptoms is a common misspelling of prostate cancer symptoms.
This page of the eMedTV Web site briefly explains both forms of prostate cancer treatment (local and systemic) and offers a link to detailed information. Prostrate cancer treatment is a common misspelling of prostate cancer treatment.
This segment of the eMedTV archives provides an overview of prostate cancer treatments (both systemic and local) and also includes a link to more detailed information. Prostrate cancer treatments is a common misspelling of prostate cancer treatment.
This eMedTV resource takes a brief look at prostate enlargement (often called benign prostatic hyperplasia). Symptoms and treatment options are also described. Prostrate enlargement is a common misspelling and variation of enlarged prostate.
Prostate cancer treatment may include surgery, hormone therapy, or radiation therapy. This eMedTV article describes local and systemic therapy options in more detail. Protate cancer treatment is a common misspelling of prostate cancer treatment.
A doctor may prescribe protein-bound paclitaxel for the treatment of breast cancer. This eMedTV Web page discusses protein-bound paclitaxel uses in more detail, explains how the drug works, and offers some general dosing guidelines.
Protein-Bound Paclitaxel Dosing
Protein-bound paclitaxel dosing recommendations are made based on your height, weight, and other factors. This eMedTV resource lists other factors your doctor will consider before prescribing your dosage and explains how the drug is administered.
Protonix is a drug used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Protonix, including information about how it reduces stomach acid, and links to additional resources.
The recommended starting dose of Protonix for people with excess acid production is 40 mg twice daily. This eMedTV resource also discusses the recommended Protonix dosage for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms.
In the case of Protonix, drug interactions may occur with medications such as warfarin. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other potential interactions with Protonix, such as those involving ampicillin esters.
Protonix Precautions and Warnings
Protonix precautions and warnings include being aware of the risk for developing a vitamin B-12 deficiency. This eMedTV segment discusses other precautions and warnings for Protonix users, such as not nursing while taking the medication.
In people taking Protonix, side effects may include headache, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. This eMedTV segment identifies common and rare side effects associated with Protonix, which range from mild to severe.
Protriptyline is a prescription medicine that is licensed for treating depression. This eMedTV Web page further describes the drug, offering detailed information on its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
The suggested daily dose of protriptyline is 15 mg to 40 mg, taken in three or four smaller doses. This eMedTV Web page contains other protriptyline dosing guidelines and offers information on when and how to take the medication.