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Basics of Protate Cancer - A Brief Introduction to Prostate Cancer

A brief introduction and summary of the basics about prostate cancer. The absolute must-know information for anyone interested in prostate cancer.
What Is Prostate Cancer?
What Is Prostate Cancer? The three key questions that anyone interested in this disease must have answered. What is the prostate? What is cancer? What is prostate cancer?
The Prostate Gland
The prostate gland is an important structure present only men. Because prostate cancer and other conditions can develop within the prostate, it is important to understand what it is and what it does.
What Does the Prostate Do?
FAQ - What Does the Prostate Do?
The Top Ten Prostate Cancer Myths
There are many misconceptions or myths that continue to surround prostate cancer and its treatment. What are the ten prostate cancer myths of which everyone should be aware?
Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
Black men have higher rates of prostate cancer, die more often from prostate cancer, and have their prostate cancer diagnosed later.
Prostate Cancer Statistics
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men today. With this in mind, what are the most important statistics to know about this disease?
Prostate Cancer Emergencies
Prostate cancer can result in symptoms that require emergent attention from a physician. Problems ranging from acute urinary retention to spinal cord compression can occur. While these symptoms are rare, prostate cancer patients should be aware of them.
The Natural History of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer, if left untreated indefinitely, can spread to other local tissues or distantly to other sites in the body.
What Other Prostate Cancer Myths Have You Heard? - Prostate C…
What other prostate cancer myths have you heard? There is plenty of false information out there regarding prostate cancer. What things have you heard that you consider a myth about prostate cancer?
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