Prostate cancer
This site looks at the best evidence we can find on prostate cancer, mainly through systematic reviews. Sponsorship to expand and maintain it would be welcomed. There is an associated site for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Familial prostate ... [... more]
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Prostate cancer
The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and produces the liquid that nourishes, protects and carries sperm on ejaculation. It's located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer in the ... [... more]
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Men's health
Bandolier sites on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) , Erectile dysfunction , and Healthy living will also be of interest Diet and prostate cancer risk Does ejaculation alter PSA levels? Familial prostate cancer risk Finasteride to prevent ... [... more]
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Rectal examination - Overview - Introduction
Information on Rectal examination from NHS Choices including why, when and how it should be performed and with links to other useful resources An expert explains the symptoms and treatment options available for prostate cancer A digital rectal ... [... more]
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Prostate disease - Overview - Introduction
National Health Service (NHS); Balanitis;Ejaculation problems;Men's health;Priapism;Prostate cancer;Prostate disease Information on Prostate disease from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to ... [... more]
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Prostate cancer - Overview - Introduction
The prostate is a small gland in the pelvis that's found only in men. It's located between the penis and the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis. The main function of the prostate is to ... [... more]
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Honvan tablets
Fosfestrol tetrasodium is an inactive synthetic oestrogen (female sex hormone) which is converted in the body to an active oestrogen, diethylstilbestrol. It used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer grows more rapidly under the ... [... more]
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Estracyt
Estramustine is a compound which has two types of action. It is a combination of an anti-cancer medicine called an 'alkylating agent' and the hormone oestradiol which can also help in the treatment of prostate cancer. Cancers form when some cells ... [... more]
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Apstil
Diethylstilbestrol (previously known as stilboestrol in the UK) is a powerful synthetic form of the main female sex hormone, oestrogen. Diethylstilbestrol is occasionally used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is usually ... [... more]
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Diethylstilbestrol
Diethylstilbestrol (previously known as stilboestrol in the UK) is a powerful synthetic form of the main female sex hormone, oestrogen. Diethylstilbestrol is occasionally used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is usually ... [... more]
Net Doctor |
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is a disease that affects men from around the age of 45 years. It involves the prostate gland, which is a small gland about the size of a walnut, positioned just beneath the bladder, and is responsible for producing fluids that ... [... more]
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the name given to enlargement of the prostate gland. It isn't cancerous or associated with prostate cancer, but the cause remains unknown. Enlargement of the prostate gland can obstruct the normal flow of ... [... more]
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