Prostate

assess the histologic changes in the prostate and the clinical outcome in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) following transurethral fulguration of the prostate (TUFP) with the roller ball. METHODS: The study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase of the study, histologic changes in the prostate following fulguration with the roller ball were studied in 10 men with BPH who were already scheduled for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). In the second…

Purpose: The purpose for this question is because there is a gap in this area of research. There is no clear evidence to show why African American men are unaware of the prevalence of prostate cancer. African American men are also unaware of symptoms, and the mortality rates of prostate cancer. The purpose of the research question is to better understand the most effective way to increase awareness in the African American community. Methodology: The research question is, what is the effect…

how cancer works? Symptoms of breast cancer are unique, the causes are unclear, but scientist do know that it is always caused by a damage to a cell’s DNA. There are different types of treatments for breast cancer. There are different symptoms of prostate cancer, scientist don’t exactly know what causes it, and there are many kinds treatments for the cancer. Symptoms of lung cancer are sometimes painful and unique, smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, there are a couple types of treatments,…

Brachytherapy was the brainchild of Alexander Graham, describing the concept of inserting a radioactive source into the prostate as an alternative to radiation therapy, proposed in a letter wrote in the 1890’s. In 1970 the field advanced greatly due to the work of Hilaris and Whitemore,…

cancer slowly, and the process of therapy could be working or not which is resulting in further efforts of treatment by applying a more aggressive type. Both radiation therapy and surgical elimination of the prostate (prostatectomy) are the most ordinary types of therapy that utilize for prostate cancer until now. Nonetheless, any kind of therapy has negative side effects which some of these effects are more serious than others. The lowest level of invasive therapies that could be used for…

Prostatitis The prostate gland is a gland that secretes fluid that aids in the movement of sperm during ejaculation. Prostatitis occurs when the prostate gland becomes inflamed or infected. There are many forms of this disease, the most common of which being non-bacterial chronic prostatitis. In 95% of all prostatitis cases, men typically have non-bacterial chronic prostatitis, which can last up to several weeks or longer, and is caused by an unknown source (Carter, p77). The other forms…

K., & Giovannucci, E. (1998). Diet, Nutrition, And Prostate Cancer. Annual Review of Nutrition, 18(1), 413-440. doi:10.1146/annurev.nutr.18.1.413 The article Diet, Nutrition, and Prostate summarizes the effects that diet, nutrition, genetics, and the environment can potentially have on prostate cancer, which is one of the most prevalent causes of cancer deaths. Additionally, with prostate cancer being slow to progress and also slow to diagnose, researchers hope…

However, men need to be particularly concerned about an increasing waistline because of the harmful effects obesity can have on male hormones and prostate health ("Obesity: Unhealthy And Unmanly"). A study 2007 showed that an increase of one point on the BMI scale led to a two percent drop in testosterone levels in men 40 years of age and older ("Obesity: Unhealthy And Unmanly"). Ten years of aging…

considerations: Transurethral resection of the prostate. MEDSURG Nursing, 26(6), 419-422. Purpose: This article aims to describe the procedure itself, as well as indications and side effects of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). It also discusses nursing care interventions for patients in the postoperative phase and identifies complications from the procedure and how to prevent them. Summary: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the most favored medical intervention…

renal function. Check the PSA, if the patient’s life expectancy is above 10 years, prostate cancer is suspected during physical examination, and treatment plan includes the use of 5 alpha reductase inhibitor therapy. A urologist referral for a prostate ultrasound or a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) if indicated (Buttaro, et al, 2013). Diagnosis Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the benign enlargement of the prostate gland common in male age 50 and above, black males are at a higher risk compared…