Prostate-specific antigen

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, behind skin cancer. Although that is a startling fact, prostate cancer can often be successfully treated. To better understand how prostate cancer affects the male body, it is a good idea to know the body parts around it and how they work. The prostate is a gland that is only found in males, sitting below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate gland makes some of the fluid that protects and nourishes the sperm cells in…

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 gland, part of the internal male reproductive system. It lies below the bladder enclosing within it the prostatic urethra. The gland is encapsulated and held to the bladder by the Denonvilliers aponeurosis. It produces…

There is one fact regarding prostate cancer treatment that a majority of doctor's who treat patients with prostate cancer all agree upon. Early detection of the disease can offer a patient's best chance for effective treatment and cure. One of the reasons that prostate cancer claims so many victims is that all too often, the disease is detected only after it has reached advanced stages. By then, the options for treatment and the chances for cure are much smaller. The prostate is a gland within…

Understanding Prostate Cancer The prostate is an important part in men’s health. Majority of men who develop some degree of poor urine flow have this small walnut shaped gland to blame. Naturally the prostate gland increases in size with age. This swelling is called benign prostate hypertrophy or BPH. This swelling is non-cancerous and when troublesome, it can be removed through an open abdominal surgery or through the urethra in an operation called trans-urethral resection of the prostate –…

Compare the pathophysiology, manifestations, and treatments of common menstrual cycle disorders. Endometriosis is defined as endometrial tissue implantation outside the uterine cavity. Manifestations include: painful menses, pelvic pain and cramping before and during menstruation, lower back, and abdominal pain. Patients may experience pain during or after sex, pain with bowel movements or urination, excessive bleeding, occasional bleeding between periods, and infertility. Patients may also…

There are two main methods for physicians to diagnose prostate cancer. Detection of this form of cancer is often done through physical examination, or with blood tests. Additional methods of diagnosing prostate cancer include, biopsy, cystoscopy, and transrectal ultrasonography. Because there are rarely symptoms associated with early prostate cancer, most people who develop this disease will be diagnosed through a routine screening, or it may be discovered as they are being tested for a…

used when diagnosing specific types of tumors and monitoring the progress of specific tumors (McCance & Huether, 2013). Cells from benign tumors and malignant tumors produce tumor markers which can be present in blood, spinal fluid, and in urine (McCance & Huether, 2013). The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is an antigen that is secreted by the prostate into the blood (McCance & Huether, 2013). The tumor marker is still utilized to assist in detecting and managing prostate cancer, but much…

after ejaculation. The vas deferens is 18 inches long and is attached to the seminal vesicle. 3. Ejaculatory Duct: The ejaculatory duct is formed when the vans deferens merges to the seminal vesicle. This duct passes through the prostate. 4. Prostate Gland: The prostate gland’s main function is to create a…

Prostate cancer is abnormal cell growth and tumor formation in male prostate gland, which is a part of male reproductive system. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancer type affecting human male population around the world. Recently, over 1 million men from all over the world were diagnosed with prostate cancer where developed countries accounted for 70% of these cases [1]. According to the same report in year 2012 prostate cancer left estimated 0.3 million human male people dead…

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…