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    females. The types of reproductive diseases are epididymitis, orchitis, Prostatic Hypertrophy and Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Endometriosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Ovarian Cancer. Epididymitis is an aggravation of the epididymis, more often than not brought about by a pathogenic living being, for example, gonococcus, streptococcus, or staphylococcus. Oftentimes happens with urinary tract or prostate contamination, mumps, or STDs. Epididymitis can bring about scarring and sterility. Side…

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    The Prostate Gland: An Overview: Anatomy: The prostate gland is shaped as an inverted cone in which the apex is pointing downward, the base is referring upward, and the midgland is sandwiched in between. In an antro-posterior view, the gland lies with its long axis parallel to the anterior rectal wall. It is bordered superiorly by the bladder (ventrally) and the seminal vesicles (dorsally), and inferiorly by the urogenital diaphragm (Jung and Westphalen, 2012). The prostate is separated from…

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    prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a medical condition characterized by prostate enlargement this results in urinary symptoms such as difficulty passing urine, incomplete bladder emptying, or frequently urinating at night. This condition only affects men as women do not have prostate glands. This condition increases in prevalence with age. Progressive enlargement of the prostate may cause significantly bothersome symptoms and can increase the risk of urinary tract…

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    might have cancer.” History of Present Illness Mr. S. presents…

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    Essay On Prostatic Cancer

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    Cancer is an abnormal growth of tissues in the body. The cancer cells proliferate at a rate higher than the normal rate of cell division of the normal body cells. This results in the cancerous tissues being larger than the surrounding normal tissues. The tissues therefore competes with the normal tissues for blood supply of oxygen and nutrients, therefore depriving them these essential elements. For this research, I will talk about the Prostatic carcinoma. The prostate gland is a pear shaped…

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    Zoladex Research Paper

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    flashes • Headache Zoladex Treatment For Prostate Cancer In Men Prostate cancer affects men and Zoladex is used to manage it. During the use of Zoladex, you have to be prepared for Zoladex side effects prostate cancer which is similar to Zoladex side effects endometriosis. In men, testosterone supports cancer cells to grow. When Zoladex is taken by a man, the testosterone levels declines significantly, this prevents prostate cancer from spreading and the cancer cells shrink. Production of…

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    procedure consists of radiation occurring inside the body. The materials that are injected into the area around the cancer in the prostate gland are known as “seeds”. The seeds are what cause the radiation to occur in the general area. The seeds are placed within a sterilized needle which then the needle is pushed through the skin between the scrotum and the rectum and ends within the prostate gland to begin radioactivity. There are two different types of doses for the therapy. The first dosage…

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    Mayo Clinic Research Paper

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    Conquering Cancer Through Gene Virus Therapy When you have cancer, you want the best doctors and effective therapies tailored just for you. At Mayo Clinic we have more than 4,000 world class physicians in every medical specialty dedicated to working together to chart the quickest path to healing. When it comes to cancer research, Mayo Clinic has the broadest, most comprehensive oncolytic virotherapy program in the US. Thanks to benefactors, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center (MCCC) is making great…

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    accessory glands that contribute to the formation of semen. Discuss each gland including A) name and location, B) contents and role of the fluid produced by each gland, and C) percentage of semen volume contributed by each. Explain how and why the prostate gland causes problems for aging…

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    Cancers are managed through effective nutrition to supplement drugs, and it is generally believed that good nutrition is effective in preventing and minimizing cancer. Indeed, many plant products including complex carbohydrates have been proven to have bio-functional role, including anti-proliferative, autophagy and apoptosis activity [25,26]. Pectin, especially modified pectins have been found to possess anticancer activity. The most well-known pectin in cancer therapy is modified citrus pectin…

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