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Dr Pixie presents a special video looking at the prostate and the various problems that can develop with it. The prostate is one of the few parts of the body that continues to grow as a man gets older, and this can lead to a number of problems that range from the benign, to the life-threatening. This video guide explains the process of getting your prostate checked, explains the various problems that can occur, and also provides advice on lifestyle changes that can be made.
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I have been suffering from prostate problems from last six years.on four occactions I discussed with my GP, Twiced I been in Hospital (Once with bad infection when I could not pass any water)My last appt.with my GP was on Nov.7 and I insisted he should do some thing about it otherwise I go to India and have a second opinion.Dr.agreed to do the PSA. I am still waiting for the result. In the mean time I went to India and seen two seperate consultants,both with different opionions. The results in India are,Enlarged in sige showing homogenous echtexture.Significant enlargement of median lobe seen bulging into blader lumen.Size of prostate=51X58X47mms Volume of prostate=50cc Volume of medion lobe=15cc Grade III prostrate enlargement with 30cc I came back to London even more confused and not knowing what is going to happen ? Please help.
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I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was told that it is "moderate." I was then told that I would be monitored with no treatment. I am 79 years of age and fairly fit, walking 15-20 miles a week. I was interested in the the new keyhole surgery to remove tha prostate completely and wondered if I could insist on having this procedure.
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I have had radiation treatment for prostate cancer [locally advanced], and cryotherapy. I am 68. The pathology of the prostate in your patient described the cancer as " multi-focal : prostate unstable : small volume of cancer : the best kind of prostate cancer : no cancer spread". By giving the PSA and Gleason the informed viewer would be able to judge how reliable was the doctor's prediction of total success. 25% of people sexually active over 65 was stated in your programme. It was not stated if the keyhole surgery preserved the nerves which control erection. Keyhole and robotic surgery have greater ability to spare nerves. I am shocked that British surgeons give so little consideration to preserving sexual activity after prostatectomies. Impotence was a major fear for me, and following cryotherapy it is 100%. Research has shown that screening would save lives. In this country we do not even have an awareness programme. As you doctor observed the patient was lucky to prostatitis which resulted in his having a PSA test. A PSA test in my fifties could have saved my life. I have had years of treatment with side effects and emotional stress. It is unlikely that I will survive to my normal life span, so I can look forward to an unpleasant and painful death.
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I was watching your show lastnight when I noticed you had a patient who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.I am a female of 22 who obviously doesnt have prostate cancer,but I did notice that I have infact the same symptoms as that patient.My symptoms involve constant urinating,stopping and starting when urinating and urinating more frequently at night.Is there anything to worry about?
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I had atumer removed from my bladder about 18 months ago & since then I have had to urinate about 20 times a day.My G.P.sent me to see a specalist at the West Suffolk hospital.He said that it was probably my prostate & arranged for me to go into hospital so he could check it.We then decided it would be better to operate to remove it.That was in April this year but the problem is still with me.Please help..
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If you have urinary symptoms, there is only a 20% chance that it is Prostate Cancer. BUT if it is, the chances are that it has already spread and metastersised and it is too late to cure. Therefore, the early symptoms of Prostate cancer are NOTHING. If you are a man who is 50 or over, go to your GP and ask for a PSA check. He might try to put you off but it is your legal right to have one
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i have only recently been able to pull back my forskin but i cant pul it back properly becuase of some skin actualy attached to the tip and only after couple of days of doing this i had noticed a yellow liquid under my for skin i pulled it back to notice there was quite a bit and it is coming from a really red small lump and im really concerened about the lump and not being able to pull back my forskin and will it affect sexual relationships and hamper me or have any detrimental effects please help im really worried
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