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Prostate Cancer

Friday 19 February 2010 @ 8:10 am

The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped sex gland in men that produces the seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm..The growth of the cells in the prostate gland is stimulated by the male sex hormone called testosterone..Though its causes are unknown, prostate cancer is a frightening prospect for men..This cancer threatens not just their lives, but also their sexuality. Possible consequences of treatment (even if the treatment has been successful in saving a person’s life) include erectile dysfunction and bladder control problems. Prostate cancer progresses very slowly and the early stages show little or no symptoms..If detected early, effective treatment with minimum side effects is possible. Once the cancer spreads (metastizes) treatment becomes more difficult..
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Prostate Cancer