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A detailed Guide to the definitions and explained abbreviations that you need to know for understanding prostate cancer.
Definition of Laparoscopic Surgery
What is laparoscopic surgery? What do you need to know about laparoscopic surgery? Learn more here.
Adenocarcinoma - Definition of Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma - Definition of Adenocarcinoma
Adjunctive Therapy - Definition of Adjunctive Therapy
The definition of adjunctive therapy. Find out the meaning of adjunctive therapy.
Adjuvant Therapy - Definition of Adjuvant Therapy
Definition of adjuvant therapy. The meaning of adjuvant therapy.
Alkaline Phosphatase - Definition of Alkaline Phosphatase
Alkaline Phosphatase - Definition of Alkaline Phosphatase
Androgens - Definition of Androgens
Androgens are important, naturally-occurring hormones that have significant roles in normal health and in some important medical conditions as well.
Anti-Oxidant - Definition of Anti-Oxidant
Anti-oxidant - Definition of Anti-Oxidant
Baseline PSA - Definition of Baseline PSA
Baseline PSA - Definition of Baseline PSA
Benign - Definition of Benign
What does benign mean? What is the definition of benign?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Definition of BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Definition of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Bone Scan - Definition of Bone Scan
Bone Scan - Definition of Bone Scan
Brachytherapy - Definition of Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy - Definition of Brachytherapy
Cancer - Definition of Cancer
A definition of cancer for patients and loved ones.
CT (CAT) Scan - Definition of CT (CAT) Scan
CT (CAT) Scan - Definition of CT (CAT) Scan
De Novo - Definition of De Novo
De novo is one of those terms you may hear your doctor say. But what does it mean? Learn the definition here.
DRE (Digital Rectal Exam) - Definition of DRE (Digital Rectal Exam)
A physical examination performed by a physician involving the insertion of a gloved, lubricated digit (finger) into the rectum in order to feel for bumps or irregularities on the prostate. A part of regular screening for prostate cancer.
EBRT (External Beam Radiation Therapy) - Definition of EBRT
EBRT - Definition of EBRT (external beam radiation therapy)
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) - Definition of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
What is the definition of erectile dysfunction - sometimes called impotence?
Free Radicals - Definition of Free Radicals
Free Radicals - Definition of Free Radicals
Hematospermia - Definition of Hematospermia
Hematospermia can be due to a number of causes, some of which are more concerning than others. Learn the definition of hematospermia here.
Hematuria - Definition of Hematuria
Hematuria is an uncommon symptom of prostate cancer. But what exactly is it? Learn the definition here.
Incidence - Definition of Incidence
Definition of incidence.
Kegel Exercises - Definition of Kegel Exercises
Kegel exercises can be an important part of regaining or retaining urinary control. Find out what they are here.
Lymphadenopathy - Definition of Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy - Definition of Lymphadenopathy
Malignant - Definition of Malignant
What does malignant mean? What is the definition of malignant?
Medical Oncologist - Definition of Medical Oncologist
Medical Oncologist - Definition of Medical Oncologist
Metastasis - Definition of Metastasis
The spread of cancer cells to areas of the body distant from the original area of cancer.
MRI - Definition of MRI
MRI - Definition of MRI
Neoadjuvant Therapy - Definition of Neoadjuvant Therapy
The definition of neoadjuvant therapy. Find out the meaning of neoadjuvant therapy.
Orchiectomy - Definition of Orchiectomy
Find out more about what an orchiectomy is and why it might be important if you have prostate cancer.
Palliative Treatment - Definition of Palliative Treatment
Palliative Treatment - Definition of Palliative Treatment
PET Scan - Definition of PET Scan
PET Scan - Definition of PET Scan
Placebo - Definition of Placebo
Definition of placebo.
Prevalence - Definition of Prevalence
Definition of prevalence.
Prostate Bed - Definition of Prostate Bed
Prostate Bed - Definition of Prostate Bed
Prostatitis - Definition of Prostatitis
A condition where the prostate becomes inflamed due to an infection or another cause. Often painful or irritating. May cause an elevated PSA level. Often cured with antibiotics if caused by infection.
PSA - Definition of PSA
A protein produced only by the prostate and then circulated in the blood. Easily measured using a simple blood test. Elevated levels indicate a condition involving the prostate possibly including BPH, prostatitis, or prostate cancer.
PSA Nadir - Definition of PSA Nadir
Men with prostate cancer know how important their PSA numbers are. But how many know what their PSA nadir is? Find out more about this important PSA concept.
Radiation Oncologist - Definition of Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist - Definition of Radiation Oncologist
Recurrence - Definition of Recurrence
Recurrence - Definition of Recurrence
Seminal Vesicle - Definition of Seminal Vesicle
One of a pair of small tubular glands that are near the prostate. Primary function involves the production of fluid that makes up a significant percentage of semen. An early place of metastasis or spread of prostate cancer.
Testosterone - Definition of Testosterone
Testosterone is an important, naturally-occurring hormone. It is important to have a basic understanding of what it is and what it does.
Urologist - Definition of Urologist
Urologist - Definition of Urologist
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