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What is testicular cancer? |
Cancer of the testicles, highly treatable and curable. |
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What is prostate cancer? |
Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of prostate cancer. Men over 50, diagnosis from prostate biopsy, prognosis good with appropriate treatment, 10% fatality. |
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What is Ovarian Cancer? |
Cancer in the ovaries. Can go unnoticed until it spreads to pelvis or abdomen, usually more fatal at that stage. |
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What is Uterine Cancer? |
AKA endometrial cancer. Often detected at an early stage due to abnormal vaginal bleeding. If it's discovered early, usually successful in treatment. |
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What is Cervical Cancer? |
Occurs in the cells of the cervix. HPV sexually transmitted infection plays a role in cervical cancer. Preventable if screened for HPV regularly. |
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What is erectile dysfunction? |
Inability for a man to get or maintain an erection for sexual intercourse. Not usually a problem if it's periodic, but regular occurrences could be cause to speak with a doctor. |
