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Prostate Cancer
Movember is the month of Mens Health. And while it’s all well and good to point at the parade of facial pubic hair being sported globally, how much have you thought about what it’s really about? This week, we’re focusing on Prostate Cancer – Australia’s second highest cancer killer in Men (Second to skin cancer.. Which we’re kinda screwed on, given the GIANT HOLE IN THE OZONE LAYER RIGHT OVER OUR HEADS.)
Yep, there it is. This one's buggered, by the way.
The Prostate:
The prostate gland (from Greek προστάτης – prostates, literally “one who stands before”, “protector”, “guardian” ) is a firm ‘chestnut sized’ gland (oddly enough, it has also been reported to be a ‘Prostate Gland sized gland’) that is responsible for some of the stuff that goes into semen, sperm, ‘jizz’ or whatever word it is that makes you feel comfortable talking about that goop what comes out and makes babies.
The Disease:
A malignant growth arising in the outer region of the Prostate Gland. 4000 cases are diagnosed each year in Australia, and 800 in New Zealand. See the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s website for more info on Prostate Cancer in Australia. Age is the biggest risk factor for prostate cancer, however Australian researchers have claimed a history of breast cancer in your family history also increase your risk.
The Symptoms: 
In the early stages there may be NO SYMPTOMS TO INDICATE YOU HAVE PROSTATE CANCER
- Difficulty passing urine
- Poor flow/weak stream of urine
- Increased frequency of urination
- Blood in the Urine
Initially, as the prostate becomes enlarged, the bladder muscle becomes overdeveloped as it attempts to force urine through the obstructed urethra, which becomes compressed and distorted by the enlarged prostate).
The bladder becomes unable to expel all the urine and becomes distended, causing Abdominal swelling.
Incontinence may occur due to an overflow of small quantities of urine, and the bladder becomes overactive.
Pain may then move into the bones from secondary growths of the cancer.
The flow of urine may cease completely because the urethra is totally blocked, or the cancer has spread to the bladder and ureters.
In advanced cases, pain may result due to involvement of the nerves in the pelvis or the spread of cancer to bones anywhere in the body (metastasis)
Treatment Options:
Prostatectomy:
Performed to remove all or part of the prostate gland. The most common method is transurethral prostatectomy. If the prostate gland is very enlarged, retropubic prostatectomy may be required. So you like the video? Do you like how calmly she can describe the slicing open of your nether-regions?
Radiotherapy is also an option in some cases.
Read this article for some info on alternative treatment for Prostate Cancer
Recovery:
In rare cases, post-op bleeding is severe. Blood clots formed within the bladder can be washed out through the catheter during the operation. Following removal of the catheter, urination may be infrequent and painful. In some cases there is mild incontinence for a few weeks. Patients are encouraged to drink a lot of fluid to help wash out remaining blood in the urine.
Uncommonly, prosatectomy affects potency or sexual sensation. in most cases the operation causes sterility, as semen is no longer expelled through the penis during orgasm, but is expelled backwards into the bladder (retrograde ejaculation)
Cause:
Unknown
About the author:
When he’s not making and promoting websites for his friends, Collin Van Uden makes random appearances in forums across the Interwebs, dropping his soapbox and prattling on for a while. When everyone stops listening, he picks up his box and trudges home to his wife, three kids, brother in law, dog, two cats, ants nests and imaginary friend named ‘Kipper’, none of which really listen to him either.
It’s Collin’s Birthday today – why not donate $26 (One dollar for each candle on his cake) today? Help us contribute to valuable research into the causes and treatment of Prostate Cancer. After all, me just growing a Mo’ isn’t really gonna do squat now, is it?
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Filed under: Mens Health, Prostate Cancer | Tagged: Age, Cancer, Mens Health, Movember, Prostate, Symptoms, Treatment
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