Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
How Is Ultrasound Used for Prostate Cancer?...A transrectal ultrasound, also known as TRUS, is an imaging technique used to help diagnose prostate cancer and other potential problems within...
How Is Prostate Cancer Biopsied?...A biopsy is a sample of tissue taken from the body that is analyzed further to detect certain conditions, including cancer. These...
What Is Prostate Cancer Stage?...During diagnosis your prostate cancer may be assigned a stage. These stages are determined by a variety of information, including imaging results...
What Is Zoledronic Acid (Zometa®)?...Zometa (zoledronic acid) is a bisphosphonate medication that is indicated for certain individuals with bone metastases from solid tumors (cancer that has...
What Is Enzalutamide (Xtandi®)?...Enzalutamide (Xtandi®) is a drug that is used to treat people with prostate cancer. It is also called antiandrogen or a nonsteroidal...
What Is TURP?...A transurethral resection of the prostate, otherwise known as TURP, is a procedure used to treat symptoms of advanced prostate cancer as...
What Is Denosumab (Xgeva®, Prolia®)?...Xgeva (denosumab) is a human monoclonal antibody that is a RANK (receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B) ligand inhibitor. Xgeva is indicated...
How Is Cryotherapy Used for Prostate Cancer?...Cryotherapy, also called cryosurgery or cryoablation, is a non-surgical treatment option that uses freezing cold temperatures to kill cancer cells. Cryotherapy is...
How Is Chemotherapy Used for Prostate Cancer?...Chemotherapy is a systemic (meaning whole body) treatment option indicated for many different types of cancer and other conditions. Chemotherapies indicated for...
What Are Symptoms of Early Prostate Cancer?...Perhaps one of the more troubling characteristics of prostate cancer is that common signs and symptoms of the condition typically do not...
How to Cope with Fears of Recurrence...Unfortunately, successfully battling cancer does not ensure that you will never have cancer again in your lifetime. Regardless of what kind of...
Nutrition and Exercise...A place to share ideas for healthy living following a prostate cancer diagnosis or treatment....reactions21replies
Treatment - General...Treatment choices are very personal and the result of hundreds of important considerations. Share your experiences with prostate cancer treatment....reactions22repliesTreatment
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Testing for Cancer Spread...Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, are currently undergoing treatment, or have successfully completed treatment, there is always a chance...
What Diagnostic Tests And Procedures Are Used For Prostate Exams?...There are a variety of different screening options, diagnostic tests, imaging techniques and procedures that can be used to determine if an...
What Happens When You Get a Prostate Exam?...If you or your doctor suspect that you may have prostate cancer, or think you should be screened for prostate cancer, the...
