Depends on your age, it is a slow moving form of cancer,if you are older with treatment the survival rate is very high, if you are younger than fifty you need to be treated immediately as it is more aggressive the younger you are. I have 2 friends who%26#039;s husbands have prostrate cancer that has been in remission for 15yrs. diagnosed at 57 and 59.|||It can kill you if left untreated, but it is fairly easy to treat if caught early and taken care of|||VERY!

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Has anyone been through this and why is it happening? Also what can he use to stop the bleeding or even just something so the blood will not run through his pants. Any help would be much appreciated.|||Call the doctor and discuss the issue. Internal bleeding is a serious business. If this is a lot of bleeding, go to ER immediately. He should have been told what to expect after the procedure. Was bleeding one of them?|||Take your father to his doctor|||Anything dealing with cancer, radiation therapy, and bleeding from the penis should result in an immediate trip to the doctor.

Do not stop on yahoo answers.

Do not worry about keeping the blood from running through his pants. Avoiding embarassing blood stains is not nearly as important as getting to the doctor.|||hello,

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Not at all- any type of cancer is not transmittable from one person to another. Now, if you have some type of infection it is possible to infect your partner, but that is it.|||Sorry, but no. Cancer is not contagious!|||See above|||no you can not but if you have hpv virus you can|||no|||No, cancer itself is not contagious. Many cases of cervical cancer are caused by a virus called HPV, although most women who have HPV do not get cervical cancer. The best way for a woman to prevent cervical cancer is to get annual pap tests so any changes in her cervix can be found and treated early. A man with prostate cancer cannot transmit cancer to his partner.

I am not aware of any research(which would be hard to do)that prostatic massage has any beneficial effect

HOWEVER

Tomatoes (contain lycopene-better when processed as saucse puree stc),broccoli,cauliflower have been show to reduce incidence of prostatic cancer.

Masturbation has also been shown to be beneficial|||Why not|||I have not read anything to support that.|||I assume you mean %26quot;stimulation%26quot;. Get prostate exam via PSA test annually to be sure.|||Masturbation and ejaculating a lot is very good for it.|||I think I read that somewhere, but I tried a search and couldn%26#039;t find it. I%26#039;m almost sure I saw it in Reuter%26#039;s health news. But I won%26#039;t swear to it without finding the citation.

Any time you deal with cancer, you always be concerned, make sure he gets his check ups. We pray it won%26#039;t come back, but don%26#039;t think you can be sure or to careful.Good luck to your family, and may God Bless You.|||Hate to say this but, yeah. My brother also had prostate cancer and was removed and it showed up 1 year later in his rib.|||Your doctor is the one to best answer your question. You may want to read Beating Cancer with Nutrition by Pat Quillen, and How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine by Mike Murray. Both are full of info on staying healthy in this kind of situation.

Available on Alibris.com if you can%26#039;t find a copy locally.|||My job is testing for these things. What usually happens when someone is diagnosed is prostate CA they have testing done by a dr. office. usually a CAT scan and depending on their PSA(blood level of cancer) they have a bone scan. If these tests are normal there is a low risk of the cancer going to his bones. The higher the psa the more likely is has gone to other areas. Some people after they have their prostate removed will have chemo and or radiation treatment and sometimes hormone treatments to make sure is doesn%26#039;t spread. My dad had prostate cancer and had his prostate removed 13 years ago and that was his only treatment and he never had it come back. If you are a son of someone with a history of prostate ca is is recommended that you get seen for a checkup and a psa test at the age of 40 because this can be hereditery. The biggest thing to remember nothing is set in stone just because psa is high or some testing comes bag in way that shows that there is reaccurence doesn%26#039;t mean it can%26#039;t be treated. Hope this helps

No, masturbating won%26#039;t give you cancer. Tell yo%26#039; mamma to quit lyin%26#039; to ya. Seriously, no, it won%26#039;t cause cancer. There has been some rather incomplete evidence suggesting that masturbation may help prevent prostate trouble, but not cancer. The evidence is not sufficient to suggest that masturbation is anything other than a feel-good activity. Feel free to conduct your own research!|||I have heard the exact opposite in yahoo news…|||It means your findings are false. You will live a good life

It%26#039;s caused by genetics and poor diet and the luck of the draw.|||no read a science book! cancer (all cancer is caused by genetic mutations.) having sex or a lack thereof has no effect on the status of your prostate other than if it actually does something. no, a lack of sex does not cause prostate cancer, but that roast beef sandwich just might kill you.

Coping With Prostate Cancer

Facing a prostate cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Your stress levels may skyrocket. You may worry about finances. And you may be asking yourself hard questions, such as whether to write a living will. With education and supportive care, you will be able to deal with the many issues and emotions you%26#039;re facing.

The most important step you can take is to seek help as soon as you feel you are having trouble coping. Taking action early will enable you to understand and deal with the many effects of your chronic illness.

Some tips to get you started:

Do not hesitate to ask your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider to repeat any instructions or medical terms you don%26#039;t understand. Your medical team should always be available to answer your questions and address your concerns.

Make use of resources and support services offered by your hospital and in the community. Learning more about your disease will help you feel more at ease with your treatment.

Ask your family and friends to help you sort through the information you receive.

Talk with other patients and families about prostate cancer and its treatment.

Many sources of help are available to provide support for patients and their families. These include:

Social workers. These professionals can help diminish any concerns you and your family may have about your diagnosis, treatment, or your personal situation. Social workers can also provide education, counseling about lifestyle changes, and referrals to community or national agencies and support groups.

Your social worker can also help your family find temporary lodging, provide information about community resources, and help you with other needs.

Individual counseling. Sometimes people have problems that are better addressed in a one-on-one setting. By doing individual counseling, you may be better able to express sensitive or private feelings you have about your illness and its impact on your life.

Also, mental healthcare providers are available to create a treatment plan to meet your specific needs. Strategies can be designed to help you regain a sense of control over your life and improve your quality of life. At times, if depression is present, medicines other than those treating the physical illness may be prescribed.

Support groups. Support groups are a very useful sharing experience. They provide an environment where you can learn new ways of dealing with your illness. Sometimes, others who have been through similar experiences can explain things differently than your healthcare providers. You may also want to share approaches you have discovered with others. And you will gain strength in knowing that you are not facing hardships alone.

Remember that others may share information or experiences that do not apply to you. Never replace your doctor%26#039;s advice with that given by another patient.

Financial counselors. Financial counselors are available through your hospital and can help answer questions you may have about financial issues related to your medical care.

Other Considerations

Information about advance directives, such as living wills and durable power of attorney for healthcare, are available to you.

A living will expresses someone%26#039;s right to refuse or accept medical treatment that artificially prolongs his or her life. This document is prepared while the person is fully competent, in case he or she becomes unable to make this decision at a later time.

A living will provides clear instructions regarding a person%26#039;s choice of extended medical care. The durable power of attorney gives you the right to appoint another person to speak for you if you become incapable of expressing your medical treatment preference. An attorney should devise this document so that it conforms to state laws and court precedents.

Finally, you may ask, should you write a will? Yes. No one likes to think about his own mortality, but everyone should have a will to ensure that those who survive you will know how to carry out your wishes. This document should be prepared with your attorney.|||If it hasn%26#039;t spread too far, not into lymph nodes, prostate might have to be removed. If it penetrates the bladder wall, that too is removed, impotence is the result and possibly an outer urine pouch. This is called a urostomy.|||try prostatecancersurvival.com|||In 2006, it is estimated that 234,460 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 27,350 will die from their disease.

Prognosis for most patients with prostate cancer, especially when it is localized or regional, is very good; more men die with prostate cancer than of it. Treatment is with prostatectomy, radiation therapy, or, for some elderly patients, watchful waiting.

Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men and is the third leading cause of cancer-related death in men (behind lung cancer and colon cancer). In an effort to lower these numbers, researchers are investigating many possible markers for prostate cancer. These markers may one day help identify men at higher risk.

Prostate specific antigen, a substance that can be detected in the blood of men and which helps to determine if there may be a prostate cancer.

Please see the web pages for more details on Prostate cancer and Prostate specific antigen.|||Im not sure what your question is but I wish you well .

Mensa man is right on when he says you have to get blood work done to check for cancer. Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (BPH) is the most common cause of painful or frequent urination, not cancer. Cancer can only be diagnosed by a rectal biopsy.

The other way to tell is to do a PSA count. You need to have this done and if the number is high they will do an ultrasound to rule out BPH and if it does not show BPH than they will do biopsy to rule out malignancy (cancer)

Prostate cancer is one of the rarer cancers so I would assume you most likely do not have it.

I would highly recommend if you are 50 to go to a %26quot;Urologist%26quot; and have him check out, particularly if you re having any problems as far as loss of apetite, weight loss, low grade fever etc.|||try webmd.com|||——-

Prostate Cancer Symptoms

If the cancer is caught at its earliest stages, most men will not experience any symptoms. Some men, however, will experience symptoms that might indicate the presence of prostate cancer, including:

- A need to urinate frequently, especially at night;

- Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine;

- Weak or interrupted flow of urine;

- Painful or burning urination;

- Difficulty in having an erection;

- Painful ejaculation;

- Blood in urine or semen; or

- Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs.

Because these symptoms can also indicate the presence of other diseases or disorders, men who experience any of these symptoms will undergo a thorough work-up to determine the underlying cause of the symptoms.

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Maybe this can help. Take care and may God bless you spiritually.|||No, not until it%26#039;s too late, then there is pain. Called a %26quot;silent killer.%26quot;|||You check your PSA value with a blood test. Your doctor can perform a DRE (digital rectal exam) but that is not a sure thing. The gold standard, of course, is the biopsy. Sometimes frequent urination is a sign.|||Gosh why do some people give such stupid answers. Sorry from those of us who really do have a life. Yes, i it does. It can become hard to urinate, one testicle can become larger than the other, you can feel an unusual lump. If you suspect this please get to the doctor.|||Initially, it usually has no symptoms. If you belong to a %26quot;high risk%26quot; group, though, you would typically get a simple test periodically to check for any abnormal prostate growth.

If you are having ANY symptoms, go see your doctor; it%26#039;s better to have a check-up than an undetected tumor.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/prostate_…|||difficulty urinating(weak stream slow start) pain the hips lower back,pain on sitting are symptoms. The problem is they are also the symptoms for benign enlargement of the prostate as well.In the early stages there are not a lot of symptoms. Take the PSA test if you are worried. there are a lot of false positives with this,as it measures a antigen that is also present in elevated amounts with benign enlargement. Get ready for waiting by the phone for test results and chewing your nails.Bottom line is that most Prostate problems are not cancer,but if it is, caught early they can fix it. I have an uncle diagnosed in 1985 that is turning 74 in October. Damn good health and shape. GET CHECKED! and BarakAllah!|||when u pee it burns|||Eventually death.

you will be put on a bed like a conveyor belt which will move forward a small distance between each scan which is taken it is like going through a giant white hoop

totally painless you will be asked to hold your breath when the pictures are being taken last about 20 to 30 mins

now had six myself nothing to fear wish you the best of luck chin up

they don%26#039;t always give you a injection of dye only had one out of six with dye %26amp; I was given a mask|||you get put on a bed and you go into a machine which scans your insides totally painless but a little chlostrophobic.

check out this link below to the nhs website it tells all about the ct scan and exactly whats involved!!

hope this helps x|||You will probably have to go through a machine a bit like a giant polo mint. you lie on a platform outside of the %26quot;polo mint%26quot; and it gradually goes %26quot;into the mint%26quot;. It is quite claustrophobic for the space around your head and body is very limited. the scan takes about 20 minutes. I believe that if you are subject to claustrophobia you can have an injection to help you|||The CT scan is very likely to check that the cancer has not spread elsewhere. If it has done, it can get into the bones, where it%26#039;s often slow growing (may not be noticeable for a number of years). Hopefully your doctors will have made an early diagnosis, such that with minor surgery and/or drug treatment, you will be cured.

I wish you the very best for the future.|||Please, please, please ask your health care professional as many questions as you can possibly think of.

CAT scan is painless. However, you should know that you will be given a liquid that contains radioactive particles that will be read on the scan. Radioactivity does not go away or disappear. You will always carry these with you. The amount of radiation you receive during the scan equals about three years of radiation received in daily living.

Also when a biopsy is performed, it disturbs the cancer cells and can send them throughout your body beginning new tumors. DO your research before you let anyone cut on you. God be with you.|||So sorry..but the scan is painless. They inject a dye in you and put you in a kind of tunnel machine to take the x-ray.|||The polo mint euphamism is correct. The trip through from head to toe takes 30 seconds, but often it is shortened to focus on certain areas. You will go through, then be injected with contrast dye, a certain time period will elapse and you will go through again, which allows the radiologist the chance to better assess anything that is not normal.