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The Prostate
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Author: Harold Devane
The prostate gland, a key part of the male reproductive system, is linked closely with the urinary system. It is a small gland that secretes much of the liquid portion of semen,the milky fluid that transports sperm through the penis during ejaculation.1
The prostate is located just beneath the bladder, where urine is stored, and in front of the rectum. It encircles, like a donut, a section of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the penis. During ejaculation, semen is secreted by the prostate through small pores of the urethra's walls.2
The prostate is made up of three lobes encased in an outer covering, or capsule. It is flanked on either side by the seminal vesicles, a pair of pouch-like glands that contribute secretions to the semen. Next to the seminal vesicles run the two vas deferens, tubes that carry sperm from the testicles. The testicles, in addition to manufacturing sperm, produce testosterone, a male sex hormone that controls the prostate's growth and function.3
Male hormones cause the prostate gland to develop in the fetus. The prostate continues to grow as a boy progresses to manhood. If male hormone levels are low, the prostate gland will not grow to full size. In older men, the part of the prostate around the urethra often persists in growing. This causes BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), which can result in urination problems.4
When you hear the word "prostate cancer", there are a lot of things that may run through your mind. You already know that untreated prostate cancer, or prostate cancer that is caught too late is one of the leading causes of death among men. Not just older men suffer from this disease either. That is why it is important that you get regular prostate screenings and see the best prostate cancer treatment if you are diagnosed.
When you begin your search for the best prostate cancer treatment in your area, there are several things that you should look for. The following will help you find the best prostate cancer treatment so you can get the prompt medical attention that you need.
Type of treatment that you need: the first thing you will want to consider when looking for the best prostate cancer treatment is to talk to your health care provider about the type of treatment you need. Not all prostate cancer is treated the same way, so when you know what you need in terms of treatment, you can seek out the right physician that is trained in the type of treatment that you need.
Find the right medical facility and physician: Chances are when you are told you have prostate cancer, you will be referred to cancer specialist that can help you get the best cancer treatment. Although your doctor may give you a referral, remember that you do not have to use that doctor. You can research the various doctors in your area to find the one that you feel most comfortable using. In addition, find out where that particular doctor treats his or her patients. This will be important to you because you will need regular treatments throughout your illness. You do not want a medical facility that is poorly equipped or one that is too far and requires a great deal of driving.
Think about your insurance: While no one wants to think about the expense that an illness like this cost, this is something that you need to consider. It is important that you work with doctors that are in your health insurance network and that you know and understand your insurance benefits. This can make your treatments a little easier when you know that you are being help financially.
As you can see, there are several things that you should think about when you are seeking the best prostate cancer treatment. Talk to your primary care doctor and others that have been through treatment to get good advice on where to go for your treatment. In addition, take the time to work with your insurance company and make sure that you are covered.
Good to Know:
Find more info on "detect prostate cancer" and "cancer new treatment" on Google for latest details.
About the Prostate Gland in Men
Author: Harold Devane The prostate gland, a key part of the male reproductive system, is linked closely with the urinary system. It is a small gland that secretes much of the liquid portion of semen,the milky fluid that transports sperm through the penis during ejaculation.1
The prostate is located just beneath the bladder, where urine is stored, and in front of the rectum. It encircles, like a donut, a section of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the penis. During ejaculation, semen is secreted by the prostate through small pores of the urethra's walls.2
The prostate is made up of three lobes encased in an outer covering, or capsule. It is flanked on either side by the seminal vesicles, a pair of pouch-like glands that contribute secretions to the semen. Next to the seminal vesicles run the two vas deferens, tubes that carry sperm from the testicles. The testicles, in addition to manufacturing sperm, produce testosterone, a male sex hormone that controls the prostate's growth and function.3
Male hormones cause the prostate gland to develop in the fetus. The prostate continues to grow as a boy progresses to manhood. If male hormone levels are low, the prostate gland will not grow to full size. In older men, the part of the prostate around the urethra often persists in growing. This causes BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), which can result in urination problems.4
- "General Information About Prostate Cancer," National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov. URL: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/prostate/patient
- "The Prostate," National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov. URL: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/prostate/page2
- "General Information About Prostate Cancer," National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov. URL: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/prostate/patient
- "What is Prostate Cancer," American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. URL: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_2_1X_What_is_prostate_cancer_36.asp
How To Look For The Best Prostate Cancer Treatment
When you hear the word "prostate cancer", there are a lot of things that may run through your mind. You already know that untreated prostate cancer, or prostate cancer that is caught too late is one of the leading causes of death among men. Not just older men suffer from this disease either. That is why it is important that you get regular prostate screenings and see the best prostate cancer treatment if you are diagnosed.
When you begin your search for the best prostate cancer treatment in your area, there are several things that you should look for. The following will help you find the best prostate cancer treatment so you can get the prompt medical attention that you need.
Type of treatment that you need: the first thing you will want to consider when looking for the best prostate cancer treatment is to talk to your health care provider about the type of treatment you need. Not all prostate cancer is treated the same way, so when you know what you need in terms of treatment, you can seek out the right physician that is trained in the type of treatment that you need.
Find the right medical facility and physician: Chances are when you are told you have prostate cancer, you will be referred to cancer specialist that can help you get the best cancer treatment. Although your doctor may give you a referral, remember that you do not have to use that doctor. You can research the various doctors in your area to find the one that you feel most comfortable using. In addition, find out where that particular doctor treats his or her patients. This will be important to you because you will need regular treatments throughout your illness. You do not want a medical facility that is poorly equipped or one that is too far and requires a great deal of driving.
Think about your insurance: While no one wants to think about the expense that an illness like this cost, this is something that you need to consider. It is important that you work with doctors that are in your health insurance network and that you know and understand your insurance benefits. This can make your treatments a little easier when you know that you are being help financially.
As you can see, there are several things that you should think about when you are seeking the best prostate cancer treatment. Talk to your primary care doctor and others that have been through treatment to get good advice on where to go for your treatment. In addition, take the time to work with your insurance company and make sure that you are covered.
Good to Know:
Find more info on "detect prostate cancer" and "cancer new treatment" on Google for latest details.
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