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Overview The American Urological Association (AUA) has developed the following questionnaire to help men determine how bothersome their urinary symptoms are and to check how effective their treatment …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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Surgery Overview During transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), an instrument is inserted up the urethra to remove the section of the prostate that is blocking urine flow. TURP usually …
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… under either general or spinal anesthetic. What To Expect TUIP is a much less invasive procedure … Well It Works Symptoms improve after TUIP in about 8 out of 10 men. footnote 1 Men notice …
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… with your doctor before starting any herbal therapy. Beta-sitosterol extract … (BPH) Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? References Citations Wilt TJ, et al. … prostatic hyperplasia. New England Journal of Medicine , 354(6): 557–566. Tacklind J, et al. …
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… effects would be easier than dealing with the anxiety of knowing that my cancer could grow … effects would be easier than dealing with the anxiety of knowing that my cancer could grow … effects would be easier than dealing with the anxiety of knowing that my cancer could grow …
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… (and some other cancers) by staying at a healthy weight, being active, and not smoking. … with active surveillance. The focus is on treating any symptoms that bother you rather … notice pain, before it becomes severe. Eat healthy food. If you do not feel like eating, …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… combination of a physical examination, blood tests, imaging tests, and sometimes biopsies. … therapy , or immunotherapy . Some of these treatments may be combined. Other options may … counselling. Your health care team. Your team should be supportive. Be open and honest about …
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Overview Active surveillance is an option for some people who have slow-growing cancer that hasn't spread outside the prostate (localized). With active surveillance, you'll have regular checkups and …
