Finally There is Hope For Guys - Prostate Cancer Prevention

By Veronica Carrillo

In its ideal, healthy state the prostrate gland is about the size of a walnut. Its function is to store and secrete an alkaline fluid to mix with the male sperm. The vaginal tract of a female is very acidic.

The alkaline fluid of the prostrate helps to neutralize acidity of the vaginal tract, thus prolonging the life of the sperm as it makes its way toward the female ovary. During physical examinations, men are subjected to the "digital" examination of the prostrate. This means bending over the examination table, spreading your thighs, and bracing yourself for the insertion of your doctor's lubricated, gloved index finger into your rectum.

This process enables him to "feel" the size and texture of the gland. If the prostrate has become enlarged, your doctor may treat it with medication, a minimally invasive procedure, or remove the gland altogether. Regular rectal exams, as well as measurement of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) are recommended for older men, usually ages 50 and up to detect prostate cancer early.

Prostate Specific Antigen is a protein produced in small quantities by the cells of the prostrate gland. These quantities become elevated in the presence of prostrate cancer. A blood test is administered to determine the PSA level. No one can say with certainty what causes prostrate cancer. Their appears to be disparities based on race, nationality and culture.

Testicular cancer is definitely not life-threatening, if it is caught in the early stages. Nevertheless about 400 people, out of the 8000 people suffering from testicular cancer die annually, just because they have disregarded the symptoms and have attributed the testicular pain to other reasons. That is when the cancer cells are going to spread to different parts of the body and one is going to get hard put to check the promulgation of such pernicious malignant cells.

One thing is certain. In order to TAKE CHARGE of one's health to prevent prostrate cancer, regular examinations of the kind mentioned above are imperative for all men. If a diagnosis of prostrate cancer is made, get information on the cancer regarding symptoms, risk factors, treatments and other options, because "knowledge is power", and "power" will lessen "fear" and enable you to TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR PROSTRATE CANCER! - 31370

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