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Prostate Cancer
The prostate is a small, walnut-sized, gland located below your bladder that surrounds your urethra. It produces some of the fluid that makes up semen, the fluid that comes out at the time of ejaculation. As men age the prostate grows and can cause obstruction or blockage of the urine stream; this i...
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PSA and Total Testosterone Levels in Men With Prostate Cancer
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the prostate. Because PSA levels are often elevated in men with prostate cancer, health care providers use PSA blood measurements to screen for...
Heteronormativity and Prostate Cancer in Gay and Bisexual Men
A prostate cancer diagnosis is distressing under any circumstances, and this stress may be compounded for gay and bisexual men by a possible heteronormative bias of research in the field. Heteronormat...
Prostate Cancer: Study Investigates Surgery Vs. Delayed Treatment
When men make prostate cancer treatment decisions, they need to weigh the pros and cons of their options. For those considering surgery, new research compares this approach with two others: watchful w...
Androgen Deprivation Therapy Doesn’t Always Diminish Sexual Interest in Men with Prostate Cancer
Many men who undergo androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer remain interested in sex afterward, even with hormonal changes, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine s...
Prostate Cancer Survivors Report on Treatment Outcomes
In a recent survey of prostate cancer survivors, 45% of the men said they’d felt some anxiety or depression, according to new research.
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Arousal Incontinence a Concern After Prostatectomy
Arousal incontinence – urine leakage when a man is sexually aroused - is common after radical prostatectomy, researchers report in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Radical prostatectomy (the surg...
Many Doctors Not Trained in Post-Cancer Sex Health
Cancer treatment can have many sexual side effects, including erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, and poor vaginal lubrication. But research suggests that healthcare providers often don’t discuss ...
In Older Men, Testosterone Therapy Doesn’t Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer
Men who undergo testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to treat age-related low testosterone are not at higher risk for prostate cancer, according to research in the American Journal of Epidemiol...
Statins Before Prostatectomy Don’t Improve Erectile Function, Study Finds
Taking statins before radical prostatectomy doesn’t seem to affect erectile function after surgery, scientists report in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Prostatectomy – surgical removal of the p...
9-11 Responders Have Higher Rates of Prostate Cancer
Rates of prostate cancer are higher among first responders who handled operations at New York City’s World Trade Center (WTC) following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. And now, scientists...
After ADT, Testosterone Levels Don’t Always Recover
Many men undergo androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) as part of their prostate cancer treatment. But even two years after ADT ends, patients may still struggle with low testosterone, according a recent...
Prostate Cancer Survivors and Partners Want Information on Sexual Recovery
After prostate cancer treatment, men and their partners often need guidance on the sexual aspects of recovery. What do they look for? A recent study investigated this question.
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Prostate Cancer Survivors Need Sexual “Support”
Most men experience sexual problems, especially erectile dysfunction (ED), after prostate cancer treatment. But for many, these problems aren’t addressed by doctors, according to a recent survey of me...
Prostate Cancer is a “Couples Disease,” Scientists Say
When a man has prostate cancer, his partner may feel the effects, too.
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Survey Reveals the Emotional Impact of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer packs an emotional punch as well as a physical one, a new survey reveals.
Life-changing, frightening, and sad were just some of the answers survey respondents gave...
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Makes Recommendations on Prostate Cancer Screening
Men between the ages of 55 and 69 should “make an individual decision” about PSA testing for prostate cancer, according to new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
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Sex Aids Not Always Available at Cancer Centers
Cancer survivors can face a number of sexual issues after treatment, but most cancer centers don’t carry aids that could help them, according to a recent survey.
Many men develop erectile dysfunction...
U.S. House Resolution: Continue Health Coverage for Certain Men with Incontinence and ED
The United States House of Representatives is considering a resolution that would protect Medicare and Veterans’ Administration (VA) benefits for men who need urological therapies after treatment for ...
Prostate Cancer Treatment Affects Both Patients and Partners
Radical prostatectomy – the surgical removal of the prostate gland – is an effective treatment for prostate cancer, but it can also have sexual complications for both patients and partners.
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Some Men Regret Prostate Cancer Treatment Decisions
Almost 15% of long-term prostate cancer survivors regret their treatment decisions, according to new research in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
The findings underscore the need for infor...
Yoga May Help Prostate Cancer Patients Cope with Radiation Side Effects
Men coping with side effects from prostate cancer treatment might want to consider taking a yoga class.
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Radiation to Penile Bulb Might Result in Severe ED, Study Suggests
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common side effect of radiation therapy for prostate cancer. However, new research suggests that avoiding the penile bulb – the base of the penis – during treatment migh...
No Connection Found Between Testosterone Therapy and Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
TRT is a popular approach to treating low levels of testosterone, an important hormone for men. When a man has low testosterone, he may feel tired, weak, and depressed. He may lose interest in sex or ...
Study: ED Drugs Don’t Increase Risk for Prostate Cancer Recurrence
New research suggests that oral drugs for erectile dysfunction (ED) don’t increase a man’s risk for biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer.
The term “biochemical recurrence” refers to the possibil...
ED After Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Generally Improves Within 3-6 Months
Sometimes, men develop erectile dysfunction (ED) after a transperineal prostate biopsy. However, new research shows that such ED is usually temporary and that erections don’t typically worse...
Prostate Cancer Surgery May Affect Both Partners
When a man has surgery for prostate cancer, it can affect sex for both him and his partner, Swiss researchers have found.
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Obesity Linked to Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer Progression in Men Undergoing Active Surveillance
Scientists from the University of Toronto have found a link between obesity and a higher risk of prostate cancer progression in men on “active surveillance.”
Prostate cancer tends to grow slowly. As ...
Possible Link Found Between Prostate Cancer and STI
A team of scientists from the Argentina, Italy, and the United States has found a possible connection between the sexually-transmitted infection trichomoniasis and prostate cancer.
Trichomoniasi...
Sildenafil Citrate May Help Men Who Have Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
Men who have undergone radiotherapy for prostate cancer may benefit from taking a drug called sildenafil citrate, American researchers say.
The drug could improve their ability to have erec...
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What Should Men Know About Prostate Health and Sexual Function?
The prostate gland may not be something men think about often, but it plays an important role in both urinary and sexual health. Understanding how the prostate functions and the impact it can have on ...
Unmet Sexual Needs of Partners Following Prostatectomy
Prostate cancer and its treatments can result in discouraging sexual health changes for both patients and their partners. Radical prostatectomy, a surgery to remove the prostate and some of the surrou...
Take Advantage of Cancer Rehabilitation Options
When you’re finished with cancer treatment, you might feel relieved and excited to start a new chapter in your life. It can be a hopeful time.
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How Might Cancer Treatment Affect Sexual Function
CAN YOU TELL US, HONESTLY, HOW TREATMENT MIGHT AFFECT OUR SEXUAL FUNCTION?
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The Effects of Chemo/Radiation/Surgery on the Body
WHAT WILL THE CHEMO/RADIATION/SURGERY DO TO PARTS OF MY BODY THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CANCER?
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What Is Movember?
Movember is an annual awareness-raising event that occurs every November. It involves growing a moustache throughout the month to bring attention to men’s health issues including prostate cancer, test...
How Prostate Cancer May Affect Sexual Health
The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system that surrounds the urethra and is about the size of a walnut. It is responsible for making seminal fluid, which is the fluid that sustains and c...
What is the Definition of “Cancer Survivor”?
In 2016, the American Cancer Society (ACS) reported that there are over 15.5 million cancer survivors in the United States. And that number is expected to increase to 20 million by 2026.
But who, exa...
Supplement Use Popular Among Men with Prostate Cancer
Use of complementary and alternative treatments for prostate cancer has increased since the mid-1990s, experts report in the Journal of Urology.
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Sexual Problems After Pelvic Cancer Might Affect Men’s Mental Health
After treatment for pelvic cancer (such as prostate cancer), men often face sexual difficulties, such as erectile dysfunction. While oncologists do their best to preserve sexual function as much as po...
