http://www.checktheprostate.com Read, Learn, React: Prostate Cancer Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:02:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The man with a prostate cancer diagnosis should learn about the different stages of his disease since his cancer will be classified with one of them. In stage I (also A1 prostate cancer) cancer is only in the prostate and will not be felt during a digital rectal exam ... http://www.checktheprostate.com/prostate-cancer-tips/knowing-the-stages-will-help-ease-the-process.html "Men only" is not a sign of the times any longer since almost every building club business university and organization etc. are open to both sexes. However besides bathroom facilities the phrase "men only" marks a very distinctive object "the prostate gland and prostate cancer is the name ... http://www.checktheprostate.com/prostate-cancer-tips/the-older-the-more-likely-to-get-prostate-cancer.html Cancer of the prostate is not the only prostate disorder that affects men; there are also two other major health problems which can develop in the prostate as well. BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia (a benign enlargement of the prostate gland) has become a definite health problem for many ... http://www.checktheprostate.com/prostate-cancer-tips/bph-and-prostatitis-among-other-effects-of-prostate-cancer.html When prostate cancer strikes it naturally causes emotions that bombard a man such emotions as anger denial fear anxiety and depression. These same emotions will affect his family as well. Especially affected will be the children of the man who has a prostate cancer diagnosis.If very young children ... http://www.checktheprostate.com/prostate-cancer-tips/be-aware-prostate-cancer-can-lead-to-anxiety-and-depression.html So many things can stop a man dead in his tracks but few of them are as small as a walnut. But here is the difference: although small in size the prostate gland can hold a wallop of an impact. Such a wallop that it can affect ... http://www.checktheprostate.com/prostate-cancer-tips/dont-let-the-size-of-the-prostate-fool-you.html Although cancer of the prostate affects the health of only men it will affect more than just their own lives; it will also affect the lives of those who care for them. Often the man with prostate cancer may feel isolated and almost paralyzed with inaction. This is ... http://www.checktheprostate.com/prostate-cancer-tips/dont-let-prostate-cancer-make-you-feel-isolated.html One of the greatest shocks that may confront a man is hearing the words "You have cancer." This diagnosis of prostate cancer can forcefully punch him with dread and fear. Actually he may be afraid of losing two things which matter to him deeply: His sexual capacity ... http://www.checktheprostate.com/prostate-cancer-tips/family-support-is-key-in-process-of-prostate-cancer-treatment.html Even in today's instant transmission of news and information some people will still ask the question "What is prostate cancer?" Prostate cancer is obviously cancer of the prostate; and cancer the abnormal growth of cells. Since cancer cells have long lives the cells will produce more abnormal ... http://www.checktheprostate.com/prostate-cancer-tips/some-tumors-are-malignant-vital-tests-are-important.html The prostate gland is naturally influenced by male sex hormones since it is part of the male sexual and reproductive systems. The male sex organs the testes produce the hormone testosterone which belongs to the class of male hormones known as androgens (or steroids). These hormones promote the ... http://www.checktheprostate.com/prostate-cancer-tips/androgens-are-vital-to-your-prostate-health.html Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer in American men; only skin cancer is more common than it. On an average, over 200,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, and almost one in every six men will be diagnosed with the disease during ... http://www.checktheprostate.com/prostate-cancer-articles/prevention-of-prostate-cancer.html