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Prostate Knowledge Archive
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Can a vasectomy increase prostate cancer risk?
Experts conclude that there is no association between vasectomy and prostate cancer risk.
What’s the downside to a biopsy?
Even if my father takes antibiotics beforehand, could he develop a serious infection when he has a prostate biopsy later this year? Are there other possible complications we should be on the lookout for?
How soon can I bike after a biopsy?
I am an avid bicyclist, and I am having a prostate biopsy in a few weeks. How long do I need to wait after the biopsy before I can start biking again?
What if I have prostate cancer and lymphoma?
There’s no one correct course of action. In general, experts recommend first treating whichever condition is worse.
Am I too old to have prostate surgery?
A radical prostatectomy is a major operation that can lead to serious complications. If a man is older than 75, his doctor may not want to operate on him.
Do I need to use condoms after prostate surgery?
Yes. Even if a man doesn’t ejaculate, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can still be passed from one partner to another during sexual activity.
Experimental therapies for prostate cancer
Androgen deprivation, whether through surgical removal of the testicles or with medication, is an effective treatment for recurring prostate cancer — at least for a while. An improved understanding of the biology of prostate cancer has led to the development of two drugs that might slow disease progression in prostate cancer patients whose disease no longer responds to androgen deprivation.
Stress and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Some evidence suggests that stress reduction may ease symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Can radiation therapy combat a rising PSA after surgery?
I had a radical prostatectomy a year ago and thought I was cured. But now my PSA is rising rapidly, a sign that the cancer is back. Might radiation therapy help?
Can hormone therapy cause muscle loss?
I am currently undergoing hormone therapy with leuprolide (Lupron) injections to shrink an enlarged prostate. I believe I’ve noticed some muscle loss. Is this possible?
Recent Blog Articles
PTSD: How is treatment changing?
Virtual mental health care visits: Making them work for you
How healthy is sugar alcohol?
A bird flu primer: What to know and do
New urine test may help some men with elevated PSA avoid biopsy
Dupuytren's contracture of the hand
Why play? Early games build bonds and brain
Moving from couch to 5K
How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
Tick season is expanding: Protect yourself against Lyme disease
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