Hormonal changes in a man's aging body can cause the prostate to grow—resulting in urinary problems since the gland is wrapped around the urethra, as seen in this image taken from Asklepios Atlas of ...

So, what is the prostate and why does it cause so many problems for men? It's a topic most people don't want to discuss. But it can have a big impact on your life. The prostate is a small organ that ...

Considering how small it is, the prostate gland can cause surprisingly big problems for men as they age. The prostate is a small gland in men located just below the bladder in front of the rectum, ...

The prostate is a small organ that sits under the bladder in men, and provides a nourishing fluid that helps transport sperm. It often enlarges as men age, most commonly as benign tissue growth — ...

Jim came to the emergency department complaining of severe pain in his lower abdomen and he couldn't help but to pace around as the triage nurse got him checked in. He was so uncomfortable that he ...

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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, especially over the age of 50. As per the American Cancer ...

Most prostate cancers are slow-growing and don’t spread beyond your prostate gland, which makes them easier to treat. Some can be aggressive and spread through your body. No matter which type you have ...

The prostate gland has become another major concern of many Nigerian men today, after hypertension, heart and colon questions. The gland is either inflamed, enlarged or cancerous in many cases. Among ...

Testing for prostate cancer involves a blood test that looks for a protein known as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) that is made only by the prostate gland; however, it is not always accurate. PSA ...

The treatment is suitable for men whose cancer has not spread outside of the prostate gland or has spread to the area just outside the gland.