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Q: prostate cancer?
If a man has his prostate removed due to prostate cancer, is he still able to produce sperm?

A: I have had a radical prostechtomy (prostate removal). There is no more sperm. Also, only a small percentage of patients regain the full erection strength they once had, even with all the pills and devices on the market. I would do it over again however. No cancer for 4 years so far. I am 55 next week.

Q: How much time would you have off work if you had prostate cancer?
How much time would you have off work if you had prostate cancer and were having an operation for it? How long would each stage take in the whole thing of having it and getting rid of it? Any other information about prostate cancer is welcome! ....Thankyou...X does 6-7 months sound too long?? I know someone who is going to be off work for that amount of time and was wondering if that was what was wrong with him ? what else could it possibly be if it can't be that?

A: There are several options for treating prostate cancer. My husband had his prostate removed and was off 6 weeks. He is now undergoing 39 treatments of radiation, 5 days a week, which will take a little over 7 weeks. He works M-F and just leaves early for his treatment. He hasn't missed a day so far and he's half way through his treatments. He is otherwise very healthy and in his mid-fifties. It can be different for each individual depending on several factors. An older man or someone with other medical problems would probably not be able to work. So you see, it all depends on the person and the type of treatment they have chosen.

Q: Can masturbating increase your risk of prostate cancer?
Is it also possible that it can occur in children and teens too? What are ways to prevent prostate cancer from occuring? Is there also a cure for this cancer?

A: actually it reduces it

Q: Is it appropriate for a freshmen to write about prostate cancer?
i want to write about it but don't know if i should. i'm half way down anyway lol so do u guys think it's ok for me to write about prostate cancer and present it to my class?

A: With out a doubt its fine. You will be educating your class on a very deadly virus. And to help you out, the link in the source is to a nice health related site with both videos and articles which may help you out. Good luck with that presentation!

Q: are men with prostate cancer allowed to drink alcohol?
i'm kind of worried because my dad has prostate cancer and he drinks a couple beers a night and at special occassions other kinds of alcohol. is this putting him at a higher risk?

A: I used to think that to but it is just a myth. There has been no link between alcohol and prostate cancer risk. According to a new study drinking alcohol does not appear to up the risk of prostate cancer and men who drink alcohol may have a lower risk of having an aggressive prostate cancer and dying from the cancer. (Especially Red Wine, It lowers your risk.)

Q: where can I buy authentic prostate cancer awareness bracelets?
Hi, I am interested in buying prostate cancer awareness bracelets to support the cause. Any idea where I can buy bracelets like this that will actually support research? Thanks.

A: Just pick any online support organization for prostate cancer . . there really isn't any 'official' bracelet . . but each organization sells them for their own purposes . . this is true of all cancer organizations except for breast cancer and the pink marketing and possibly Lance Armstrong and the yellow Live Strong bracelets. All the other cancer organizations decide for themselves the colors and what to sell . . so locate a support group for prostate cancer and buy a bracelet from them.

Q: What are the causes of prostate cancer?
My friend Dad died of prostate cancer, he told me that the attending doctor told him that the cause of prostate cancer is over sex or under sex. Is this correct? They're twelve in the family.

A: It continues to amaze and irritate me that these kinds of stories appear so frequently among lay people. Maybe the comment by the physician was said in jest, or the patient didn't quite catch the context of the statement that was uttered by the physician. Or just maybe the physician was having a bad day, month, year, or life. At any rate, if that statement was made, it is, in my humble opinion, irresponsible, at the least. Physicians are trained to be non-judgemental, but they are only human too. The cause of any cancer is a combination of factors which, at the level of the molecular machinery of a cell, cause that cell to begin to divide uncontrollably. Errors appear in the DNA (genes) of the cell and it just becomes a cell that "can't say no" to continuously divide. Thus, a tumor forms and as the tumor grows larger, more errors occur, and the behavior of the cells is no longer helpful to the person, but harmful. When we understand that each of our bodies is made up of trillions of cells, yes, thousands of billions, it is a wonder that more cells do not become tumors than do. The body has mechanisms for dealing with these abnormal cells, but for reasons still unknown completely, these mechanisms allow the tumor to progress. The more rapidly a cell type divides normally in the body, the more often those cell types become cancerous. Thus, in women there is a relatively high incidence of breast cancer, and in men, prostate cancer. There are many factors that are associated with a higher incidence of cancer in certain ethnic groups, but as to the certain cause of one individual's cancer, medical science is simply not sophisticated enough to make that determination yet. It may never get to that level of sophistication. So, take good care of your body, it is the only one you will get in your lifetime. And the same goes for me and for any other person. There was a very special man who lived in the Holy Land 2000 years ago who stated in his language: "MODERATION IN ALL THINGS" That remains the best advice, I believe, for all of us.

Q: Is it common for males under 30 to be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer?
I just want to know if it is common for males that are under the age of 30 to be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. If so, are there certain causes that lead to being diagnosed at such a young age?

A: usually testing for prostate cancer happens at the age of 40 , I know this because my husband will be tested because his grandfather and father both had prostate cancer and we have spoken to many doctors about this. Does anyone in your family have prostate cancer it is hereditary

Q: Why are a lot of people aware of breast cancer than prostate cancer?
I don't understand why a lot of people consider breast cancer of higher importance than prostate cancer. A lot of scientific research done is spent on breast cancer, girls are being immunised in high schools in the uk to protect them from cancer, whereas boys get nothing. A lot of money is going into treatment of cancer for females than males why?

A: There may be more advertizing for breast cancer, but I am not aware of anyone who is not aware of either cancer nor do I know of anyone who believes one is more important than the other. Breast cancer patients do require immediate treatment which is not always the case with prostate cancer. Also, men get breast cancer too. There is no vaccine for cancer nor is there anything to protect anyone from getting it. If you are referring to the HPV vaccine males get HPV related cancers too. The money spent on treatment is spent on everyone with cancer. I don’t know the numbers, but it is very likely more is spent on men as they tend to get cancer more than women.

Q: This question is for men that have had prostate cancer. What do you need the most from your wife?
My husband had prostate cancer and you know what that means as far as the bedroom scene. I just don't know how to handle this. Do I keep trying and let him get frusterated, or kind of shrug it off when ever he trys in order to keep him from getting frusterated?

A: Don't shrug it off. If he wants to keep trying then the best thing you can do is try along with him and assure him that you enjoy the closeness as much as the act itself. I know I'm not a man with prostate cancer but my husband has had it and he appreciated the effort even when it became frustrating for him. Good luck and my prayers are with you both.

Q: Any connection between Bicycle riding and prostate cancer?
I ride 12 to 15 miles on a hybrid bicycle every other day. Has there ever been a link between to prostate cancer due to bike riding? I am 74 yrs old and was just required to have a prostate biopsy so i am concerned as I love the sport.

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Q: Can you get prostate cancer from masturbation?
Im doing a report on prostate cancer for my college professor and I want my paper to include odd but correct information.

A: No. Absolutely not. Cancer comes from mutated cells. Masturbating does NOT mutate cells. Masturbating is HARMLESS.

Q: Is Masurbation really a preventative against prostate cancer?
i've heard that Beating your meat helps prevent prostate cancer? is that true? o and that it makes your penis larger, it that true too?

A: Yes, studies have shown that it reduces the risk of both testicular and prostate cancer. That doesn't mean it makes it impossible for you to develop these cancers though, it just lessens the chance. No, it doesn't make anything bigger.

Q: How Do You Feel About Little Money Being Spent on Prostate Cancer Research?
Breast cancer research receives 50 times the amount of money that prostate cancer research receives. 40,000 women die per year because of breast cancer. Yet, 27,000 men die from prostate cancer. Supposedly, dads, sons, and husbands are important to women. How do you feel about the way-out-of-proportion amount of money that breast cancer resereach receives even though your dads and sons are just as much at risk of dying from prostate cancer? Do you give money to breast cancer research while giving little to prostate cancer?

A: Early testing is the key to prostate cancer. It's that simple. Prostate cancer is highly treatable in its early stages. This goes for testicular cancer as well. This isn't so with breast cancer. However, heart disease is still the #1 killer! tc

Q: What do numbers mean in prostate cancer screening?
My guy told me today that after his recent lab work, it showed "high numbers" in regards to his prostate health. He has an appointment to see a specialist in January. Can someone who has been there or knows about this explain to me what these high numbers mean? I'm not sure he understands himself or doesn't want to worry me. He is 63 & otherwise in good health, his father had prostate cancer. I am very worried. Thanks.

A: If his numbers have been low all along and now they are suddenly high, this could be a warning sign of prostate cancer. He should follow through with his appointment to see a urologist and take the warning very seriously. Prostate cancer is not necessarily a death sentence but must be regarded as a serious health problem, and he should take the advice of his physicians. But not all cases of high PSA have prostate cancer, some of them just have high PSA and we don't know why.