Once per year digital rectal exams and PSA tests are the most effective preliminary means to detect prostate cancer.

If you the doctor feels something during the DRE then further tests may follow. If you PSA is high, usually above 3.6, then further testing is warranted. If your PSA is below 3.6, but has risen by .75 per year, then additional tests may follow.

If one of the above conditions arises then you may be asked to see a urlogist who will want to do a biopsy. Ask for an fPSA (free PSA) test first. If you %26#039;free%26#039; PSA level is below 20% by all means have the biopsy. If the free PSA is above 20%, and the doctor did not feel an irregularity, you might consider waiting and watching for 6 months to a year.

Otherwise a biopsy where the doctor takes at least 10 samples should be done. Since this is invasive, but not painful, the biopsy should be the last resort to finish your testing for cancer.

If the lab determines you have a cancer, then send the lab results to another private lab to have the results confirmed, before you starting treating your cancer.

The best labs in the country are..

The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

Anatomic Pathology Consultation Service

401 N. Broadway

Weinberg Bldg., Room 2278

Baltimore, MD 21231-2401

Phone (410) 955-2405

Attention: Johnathan Epstein

Bostwick Laboratories

2807 N. Parham Road, Suite 114

Richmond, VA 23294

Phone (800) 214-6628

Attention: David Bostwick

Speak to Danijela Bijelic for information|||Uh…what?

I%26#039;m going to answer this question: %26quot;How do you find out if you have prostate cancer?%26quot;

*** Visit a physician/urologist/proctologist

The physician of your choice will insert his/her finger into your bottom and feel your prostate (which is like a walnut and can be felt via your bottom). …If your prostate is enlarged/abnormal, your physician will let you know.

Best of everything!|||prostate cancer is a cancer that you get in a gland that hold your sperm, the best way to prevent it is to either masturb@te or have sex and eat lots of tomatos. prostate cancer runs in my family and my dad takes this pill of vitamins which come from tomotos and it helps prevent it.

Not as much these days. With the blood test called PSA. Prostate cancer is caught much earlier than before. Now, most people die with it and not from it|||no not really not alot of the time but some time the surgery went wrong and you will look very differrent from other people very differrent, that%26#039;s the thing about plastic surgery you will never know what will happen that%26#039;s why the doctor made you sing a contract that the doctor will not be responsible for what went wrong in that room! good luck=)|||Not that I know of. My Dad (81 years old) went through the surgery last year, and is facing it again this year.|||There are different types of prostate cancer. Some are aggressive and metastasize (spread to other organs). These will often result in death. Others are slow growing and do not move to other parts of the body. In those cases, the cancer is unlikely to be the direct cause of death.

You would need to talk to an oncologist to understand the specifics of your own cancer.|||Yes you will die if not treated early.

I just found out that my dad has this and he%26#039;s not very good about giving me details about the seriousness of this disease. He says he has to go through chemo and Radiation? Does anybody know more about this disease?|||Prostate Cancer is a malignant growth of the glandular cells of the prostate. Abnormal growth of cells is called a Tumor. Tumors can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). A malignancy is a cancerous growth that has the potential to spread and cause damage to other tissues of the body. Cancers can spread locally into surrounding tissues, or cancer cells can break away from the tumor and enter the body through fluids, like blood or lymph, and spread to other parts of the body. Lymph is an almost clear fluid that drains waste from cells. This fluid travels in vessels to the lymph nodes, small bean-shaped structures that filter unwanted substances, such as cancer cells and bacteria, out of the fluid. Lymph nodes may become filled with cancer cells.

As the prostate cancer grows, it grows through the prostate, the prostate capsule, and the fat that surrounds the prostate capsule. Because the prostate gland lies below the bladder and is attached to it, the prostate cancer can also grow into the base of the bladder. It may continue to grow locally in the pelvis into the muscles within the pelvis; into the rectum, which lies behind the prostate; or into the sidewall of the pelvis. When prosate cancer spreads outside of the capsule and the fatty tissue, it usually goes to two main areas in the body: the lymph nodes that drain the prostate and the bones.

Bones that are commonly affected are the spine and the ribs.

Various treatment options are available for prostate cancer, each with its own risks and benefits. The treatments for prostate cancer can be divided into those that are intended to %26quot;cure%26quot; prostate cancer and those that are palliative, itended to slow down the growth of the prostate cancer and treat its symptoms.

Your dad has chosen a course of treatment in consultation with his doctor that is designed to cure his cancer at the earliest stages. I have chosen a different treatment, so I can%26#039;t give you more information about his therapy. I do have a link to a website that I think will be helpful to you in your search for information and support. Cancer affects not only the person with the diagnonsis, but all those around who love them. Good luck in the journey your family is about to start.

TonyM

http://www.yananow.net/|||Go to Webmd.com, you%26#039;ll get mucho info there — I did.|||I%26#039;m very sorry to hear that…. My father had it and it depends on when they actually %26quot;catch%26quot; it…..like what stage the cancer is in. My dad%26#039;s was stage 2 and they did surgery~removed part of, or the whole prostate (not sure) and then he had the chemo and radiation. He was cured…thank God. The fact of it is, is that they caught your dads and should be able to take care of it with what they are going to do. The chemo will make him very tired, he will lose his hair, he%26#039;ll lose weight and his immune system will be down……that%26#039;s very important for him NOT to be around anyone that is sick with anything (and going out in public is not recommended)!!!!!!

I wish your dad the best and just do a lot of praying~that helped us the most. You can go to www.cancer.gov and learn more about the disease. I hope this helps you some…..

I%26#039;ve been radiated for over 2.6 hours total, I got radiation burns in the groin area, so I can only assume I%26#039;m burnt up inside also. My bowels are in control of my life. I run to the bathroom only to pass gas. Most of the time I don%26#039;t get there in time. I have learned to now wear Depends, it doesn%26#039;t matter, most of the time they overflow.

My doctor has put me on medicine for Iritable Bowel Syndrome, Restless Leg Syndrome and Wacko Syndrome, depresion. Between the three medicines, I see double, can%26#039;t walk a straight line and act goofy most of the time. I%26#039;m also on Hormone therapy, Trestar LA. The hot flashes have gone away, they were terrible for the first 4 months. Now I find I will be on this hormone therapy for 2 years, minimum. I have a friend who was castrated and feels better than when he was taking the hormone shots.

I%26#039;m looking for an out. I can%26#039;t handle the tiredness, I need a nap every day. I%26#039;m too tired to do anything physical, why continue?|||honey, ive had bowel cancer 3 TIMES,, im 53 yrs old.. ive been chemo%26#039;d and radiated, i practically glow in the dark,, i had to retire from the USMC because of my health,, (thank god for pensions) **** happens, (to you and me , thats a lot, every day) thats whats making you tired,,drink Ensure it helps.. id be interested to know what meds your on,, sounds like prednisone,it can make you a bit loopy….SO. why am i here and still kicking and bitching,, because i take life one day at a time and then kick it in the *** if it doesnt go my way.. plain and simple.. live the day your way and **** everybody elso.. sleep when you want for how ever long you want, eat macdonalds. (**** it all out later ) but it will taste great,, who cares..|||Let God take care you! i know it sounds rather difficult to listen too but he is the one that you should run to with your problems. and if all of these problems are occuring, maybe you can switch to alternative medicine, ask your doctor about it.

is it deadly?|||I am not sure what the question is. I%26#039;ll interpret it in two different ways:

1) What are the risk factors associated with prostate cancer? and

2) If you have prostate cancer what is your health risk? What impact will it have on your lifespan?

Answering the first question.

The risk factors of prostate cancer are in order of importance: 1) age; 2) ethnicity (African American have a higher risk than other ethnic groups); and 3) diet (high fat diet).

Prostate cancer is a complex disease. Most men as they age will develop cancerous cells within their prostate. When taking autopsy of elder males, by the time they are in their 80s the majority of them will have some prostate cancer. But, the majority of them will have died of otherr causes. Prostate cancer very often is contained and does not spread. And, if it does it often spreads very slowly so as not to affect the lifespan of individuals.

African Americans are at a greater risk simply because their dark skin pigmentation reduces their absorbption rate of Vit. D synthesized directly from sun exposure. Vit. D plays a crucial protective role related to prostate cancer.

Regarding diet, Asians have a far lower incidence and mortality rate from prostate cancer. However, when they move to the U.S. and adopt our nutritional habits (eat more meat, saturated fat, etc…) their prostate cancer rates quickly increase to our levels. Thus, the Asians do not have a lower rate of prostate cancer because of any genetic component, but because of their protective lifestyle and nutrition.

Answering the second question.

Ultimately most cancers can be terminal. Prostate cancer is no exception. You can die from it. However, prostate cancer is far more benign than many other cancers such as lung cancer, colon cancer, and lymphoma. As mentioned before many more men who have prostate cancer die from other causes then die from prostate cancer. The older one is the higher the probability that one has some prostate cancer; but, also cancer growth rate drops with age.

Several studies conducted in Europe concluded that invasive prostate removal and other surgeries did not expand lifespan over just %26quot;watchful waiting.%26quot; And, that the lifespan of such individuals was normal and overall not curtailed by prostate cancer.

Hope this info was helpful. Also, check out the books I mention under my sources. If you need any clarification on the above, don%26#039;t hesitate to contact me through %26quot;Answer.%26quot;|||death|||i think it%26#039;s deadly but they usually take it out…|||The major risk factors for prostate cancer include genetic, dietary, and environmental factors that effect male hormones (androgens) and make a man more susceptible to this cancer.

Understand more at the following site|||Hi

Could be deadly, but not necessarily. What phase (early) discovered, metastasis …. etc. If caught on time, there are lot of science treatment as well as natural treatments. Also the disposition to do something of the patient. On my father,, an urologist told us he needed cancer treatment … suggested some kind of radioactive stones on the area. I was not so sure, and after visiting another urologist, he found nothing where indicate prostate cancer. Another biopsy done and there was no cancer. Thanks God.

Even though, if there was a cancer, we were talking of other science alternatives.

Natural alternative could also have an answer, like Saw palmetto, selenium and good immune system boosters (as Transfer Factors) … and I will also look at Graviola and Phytoplantoms.

God Bless|||not a death sentence if caught in time

Digital rectal exam (DRE). During a DRE, your doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to examine your prostate, which is adjacent to the rectum. If your doctor finds any abnormalities in the texture, shape or size of your gland, you may need more tests.

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. A blood sample is drawn from a vein and analyzed for PSA, a substance that%26#039;s naturally produced by your prostate gland to help liquefy semen. It%26#039;s normal for a small amount of PSA to enter your bloodstream. However, if a higher than normal level is found, it may be an indication of prostate infection, inflammation, enlargement or cancer.

Transrectal ultrasound. If other tests raise concerns, your doctor may use transrectal ultrasound to further evaluate your prostate. A small probe, about the size and shape of a cigar, is inserted into your rectum. The probe uses sound waves to get a picture of your prostate gland.

Prostate biopsy

If initial test results suggest prostate cancer, your doctor may recommend a prostate biopsy. During a biopsy, small tissue samples are taken and analyzed to determine if cancer cells are present.|||They bend you over, lube up with gloves on and in goes the finger…checking the Prostate. Make sure your butt is clean!|||they stick a finger up the exit only hole and say……..DOES THAT HURT…….it always does….then they do a blood test|||The doctor sticks a finger up the anus and feels the prostate for any irregularities.|||There are at least two tests. The first is a blood test which produces a PSA number. There is some significance in the pattern of the test results over time but, in general, a number of 4 or above indicates the presence of cancer. The other is a biopsy in which tissue from the prostate is excamined.|||with a blood test, PSA. a manual prostate exam will detect enlargment.|||They stick a finger up yer bum.|||all of the above|||My most recent check was a biopsy, much less intrusive than a Dr%26#039;s finger..|||Digital rectal exam (DRE) and PSA levels are the Screening Tests for prostate cancer. This means they can pick out patients who are likely to have prostate cancer but are not definitive.

A transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy (TRUS Bx) is a Diagnostic Test. This can confirm the presence of prostate cancer because it obtains tissues from the prostate gland that are then reviewed under the microscope by pathologists.

It depends on several factors. In general though, prostate cancer is a slow growing cancer. Most men will die of other causes before dying of prostate cancer (I stress again generally). If it is a localzed cancer, cure rates are excellent with either radiation or surgery. If it has spread outside the prostate, it really depends on where it has spread. If only locally outside the prostate or in the pelvic lymph nodes, then cures can be possible with radiation +/- hormones. If it has spread distally, such as to the bones, then cure is unlikely, but controllable with hormones or chemotherapy. Hope this helps.|||I%26#039;m a little biased, but an equally effective alternative is radiation therapy to his prostate. That%26#039;s something he may want to check out. Main advantage versus surgery is that it%26#039;s non-invasive. Report It
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|||It would probably depend on where it has spread to, the health of the person with the caner, and if the cancer is responsive to the treatments that are being used. Sadly there is no magic answer because it%26#039;s really individual.

this site is just about prostate cancers and it might help you http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/|||in answer to your question having had my brother in law die because of this condition, it is a very good/bad chance that it will spread, and will be fatal, a lot depends on how Early it is detected but once it is in the lymphatic nodes their is no way of stopping it,|||Your chances can be much better with the info at the site below.

Could be vaccination.

Take a look at the site below which explains many misunderstood things about the cancer industry, and has some natural cures too.

Cancer

http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer…|||I have always wondered too. What are they? Ill have to watch this question.|||What Causes Prostate Cancer?

We do not yet know exactly what causes prostate cancer, but we do know that certain risk factors are linked to the disease. A risk factor is anything that increases a person%26#039;s chance of getting a disease. Different cancers have different risk factors. Some risk factors, such as smoking, can be controlled. Others, like a person%26#039;s age or family history, can%26#039;t be changed. But having a risk factor, or even several, doesn’t mean that you will get the disease.

Several factors, listed below, can increase the risk of a man developing prostate cancer.

Age: The chance of getting prostate cancer goes up as a man gets older. About 2 out of every 3 prostate cancers are found in men over the age of 65.

Race: For unknown reasons, prostate cancer is more common among African-American men than among white men. And African-American men are twice as likely to die of the disease. Prostate cancer occurs less often in Asian men than in whites.

Nationality: Prostate cancer is most common in North America and northwestern Europe. It is less common in Asia, Africa, Central and South America.

Family history: Men with close family members (father or brother) who have had prostate cancer are more likely to get it themselves, especially if their relatives were young when they got the disease.

Diet: Men who eat a lot of red meat or high-fat dairy products seem to have a greater chance of getting prostate cancer. These men also tend to eat fewer fruits and vegetables. Doctors are not sure which of these factors causes the risk to go up. The best advice is to eat 5 or more servings of vegetables and fruits each day and to eat less red meat and high-fat dairy products.

Exercise: Although most studies have not shown a link to exercise, one recent study found that men over the age of 65 who exercised vigorously had a lower rate of prostate cancer.

Some people get cancer because of changes to their DNA. DNA makes up our genes, which control how cells behave. DNA is inherited from our parents. A small percentage (about 5% to 10%) of prostate cancers are linked to such changes. It may also be the case that prostate cancer is linked to higher levels of certain hormones. High levels of male hormones (androgens) may play a part in prostate cancer risk in some men. Also, some researchers have noted that men with high levels of the hormone called IGF-1 are more likely to get prostate cancer. But others have not found such a link. More research is needed in this area.|||It%26#039;s a mix of three things: your genetics, your testosterone levels and your diet.

Black men are more likely to suffer of prostate cancer because they have higher testosterone levels that other ethnic groups. If men in your family have a history of prostate cancer, you%26#039;re more at risk. Finally, prostate cancer like most cancers is much more common in Europe and North America because people tend to eat much junk food in those countries, meaning higher fat content in food and more genetically modified foods.|||We don%26#039;t know the answer to that question.

Cancer in general is when the cells in the area lose the ability to communicate and to stop growing when the area they are supposed to fill in is filled in. There is research done on the cellular components that fail, but not too much conclusive has been located yet.

There are some precipiating factors - lack of exercise, lack of green vegetables in the diet

What causes it to spread is known. People ignore the difficulty urinating which is a sign that all is not well with the prostate. Low back pain in the absence of muscle or disk involvement is another sign. Constipation is another precipitating factor. When people force the stool, they raise the pressure in the appropriate area and thus some cancerous cells are released and tend to head for the spinal cord.|||Cause is unknown ,but associated factors include the influence of the male hormone testosterone ,age ;incidence gets higher with age.

Prostate cancer often does not cause symptoms for many years. By the time symptoms occur, the disease may have spread beyond the prostate. When symptoms do occur, they may include:

-Frequent urination, especially at night.

-Inability to urinate.

-Trouble starting or holding back urination.

-A weak or interrupted flow of urine.

-Painful or burning urination.

-Blood in the urine or semen.

-Painful ejaculation.

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

Some of these symptoms are also present in some prostate disorders other than cancers such as benign prostate enlargement.|||urinary frequency, painful urination, unable to become erect? These are some of the signs of prostate cancer, however there maybe more. If you are concerned that you may have prostate cancer you should see a doctor who can do a DRE (digital rectal examination) to see if the prostate is enlarged, or they can do a blood test and check PSA levels to detect for enlargement of the prostate..which may indicate cancer.

hope this helps|||From what I understand you need to urinate more frequently but are then unable to go or is a very small amount. When you do urinate it is said to be painful. It can be difficult to become erect. These things can also be caused by an enlarged prostate. The best thing to do is get checked by a doctor

by the rate that your psa levels increase