how do men get checked for prostate cancer?
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PSA blood test or manual exam.
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Tell your doctor and he/ she will schedule a mammogram to check for cancer cells in the breast.  Just because a man's breast is not developed, he still might get cancer of the breast.
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You come there after a bath or shower with teeth brushed, hair combed, and wearing comfortable clothes.  Make sure you wear deodorant too.\n\nThe doctor listens to your heart, takes your temperature and your blood pressure and pulse.  He may use his stethoscope to listen for other body sounds too, like gurgling and such of your digestive tract.\n\nHe'll grab your scrotum (balls) and ask you to cough.  If you are going for the full physical, he'll probably ask you to bend over so he can check your prostate -- he'll put a rubber glove on and coat it with lubricant of some sort and insert it in your anus.  He won't take too long.  I would recommend that you make sure you have had your regular bowel movement for the day, before you come to the clinic or doctor's office.\n\nYou may be asked to urinate in a cup too -- you do this in a private bathroom -- no one will be watching you.  Blood may also be taken.  Urine and blood are used to run routine tests.\n\nIt really doesn't take too long.  Good luck. You'll be all finished before you know it.
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The answer really depends on different factors. First would be your age, and if you go in and have any additional conditions or complaints. Assuming you are a young man with no complaints I can tell you what will usually be done. First the regular stuff, vitals, maybe urine test, maybe some blood, listen to the heart, lungs, palpate the neck area looking for enlarged lymph nodes and so forth. Pretty typical stuff. Then for sure the doctor will poke his/her finger into the inguinal canal deep in the scrotum and have you turn your head and cough. This is a test to see if you have any inguinal hernias. And he/she will palplate your testicles to insure no tumors. Testicular cancer is a young mans disease and usually affects men below the age of 30. Finally, he/she may insert a finger rectally and palpate the prostate to see if it is enlarged. I suspect if you are young this step can be avoided as BPH occurs in older males.\nThat is about it for the basics again unless you go in with a specfic complaint. A physical is a good idea.
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Hormone panel looking for testosterone levels and growth hormone levels.  Also, check for diabetes and heart disease.
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NO. When you are getting your prostate examined do you have sexual thoughts? Its not what so ever a turn on, although a female may like sex she may dread going to the gyno. They use claps to open the vagina then sticks a huge q-tip in, then they pull that out, insert there hand and press firmly on the stomach. It can be quite painful. So make that a HELL NO!!!
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www.mayoclinic.com is a good site, with good information.  Just go to the oncology section or search their site for prostate cancer.  You may also try Web MD.  \n\nIf you prefer, Colin Powell's book on prostate cancer is quite good as is the book by Dr. Patrick Walsh.\n\nYour boyfriend's Urologist probably has a good bit of literature regarding prostate cancer as well.  Often times available for check-out or simple distribution - just ask.  Most of these items are geared more towards the newly diagnosed patient and really help gain an understanding of the process.\n\nAs for the rest of your question - \n\nProstate cancer is an abnormal process of the glandular tissue of the prostate.  It is a very common cancer, and when detected early through PSA testing and exams on a routine basis, very manageable.\n\nEarly on, prostate cancer rarely has any symptoms, which is why  screening is so important.\n\nTreatments are based on a patient's specific presentation, age, stage of cancer and personal preferences. \n\nJust by being concerned and learning more abut the disease, you are being a help to your boyfriend.  Best wishes -
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If you find a lump on your testicle, see a doctor, preferably a urologist, right away. The abnormality may not be cancer, it may just be an infection. But if it is testicular cancer, it will spread if it is not stopped by treatment. Waiting and hoping will not fix anything. Please note that free floating lumps in the scrotum that are not attached in any way to a testicle are not testicular cancer. When in doubt, get it checked out - if only for peace of mind.\n\nHow to do a self examination of the testicles:\n*Stand in front of a mirror. Check for any swelling on the scrotal skin. \n*Examine each testicle with both hands. Place the index and middle fingers under the testicle with the thumbs placed on top. Roll the testicle gently between the thumbs and fingers -- you shouldn't feel any pain when doing the exam. Don't be alarmed if one testicle seems slightly larger than the other, that's normal. \n*Find the epididymis, the soft, tubelike structure behind the testicle that collects and carries sperm. If you are familiar with this structure, you won't mistake it for a suspicious lump. Cancerous lumps usually are found on the sides of the testicle but can also show up on the front. Lumps on the epididymis are not cancerous. \n*Other signs of testicular cancer to keep in mind are: \nAny enlargement of a testicle \nA significant loss of size in one of the testicles \nA feeling of heaviness in the scrotum \nA dull ache in the lower abdomen or in the groin \nA sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum \nPain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum \nEnlargement or tenderness of the breasts \n\nI hesitate to mention the following list, since anything out of the ordinary down there should prompt a visit to the doctor, but you should be aware that the following symptoms are not normally signs of testicular cancer:\nA pimple, ingrown hair or rash on the scrotal skin \nA free floating lump in the scrotum, seemingly not attached to anything \nA lump on the epidiymis or tubes coming from the testicle that kind of feels like a third testicle \nPain or burning during urination \nBlood in the urine or semen \nhttp://tcrc.acor.org/tcexam.html...
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see a urologist ASAP.
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Stand in front of a mirror. Check for any swelling on the scrotal skin. \n\nExamine each testicle with both hands. Place the index and middle fingers under the testicle with the thumbs placed on top. Roll the testicle gently between the thumbs and fingers -- you shouldn't feel any pain when doing the exam. Don't be alarmed if one testicle seems slightly larger than the other, that's normal. \n\nFind the epididymis, the soft, tubelike structure behind the testicle that collects and carries sperm. If you are familiar with this structure, you won't mistake it for a suspicious lump. Cancerous lumps usually are found on the sides of the testicle but can also show up on the front. Lumps on the epididymis are not cancerous. \n\nIf you find a lump on your testicle, see a doctor, preferably a urologist, right away. The abnormality may not be cancer, it may just be an infection. But if it is testicular cancer, it will spread if it is not stopped by treatment. Waiting and hoping will not fix anything. Please note that free floating lumps in the scrotum that are not attached in any way to a testicle are not testicular cancer. When in doubt, get it checked out - if only for peace of mind! \nOther signs of testicular cancer to keep in mind are: \n\n\nAny enlargement of a testicle \nA significant loss of size in one of the testicles \nA feeling of heaviness in the scrotum \nA dull ache in the lower abdomen or in the groin \nA sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum \nPain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum \nEnlargement or tenderness of the breasts \nI hesitate to mention the following list, since anything out of the ordinary down there should prompt a visit to the doctor, but you should be aware that the following symptoms are not normally signs of testicular cancer: \n\n\nA pimple, ingrown hair or rash on the scrotal skin \nA free floating lump in the scrotum, seemingly not attached to anything \nA lump on the epidiymis or tubes coming from the testicle that kind of feels like a third testicle \nPain or burning during urination \nBlood in the urine or semen \nhttp://tcrc.acor.org/tcexam.html
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Wow bloody semen? It could be something to do with the prostate gland. Tell him to get to a doc...prostate cancer strikes young guys...good luck...just leave him a note on his computer at work ...
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http://www.provelex.com/?OVRAW=prostate%20herbs&OVKEY=prostate%20herb&OVMTC=standard\nCheck out this supplement, go have your PSA level checked also!You should see a doctor immediately if you have blood in your urine.
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Your husband would need to see his urologist to have testing done- his regular doctor can refer one.  There is an over the counter test kit available, but this has proven to be inaccurate and does not give you a set result- only a general idea of whether you are below or above the norm.
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Number 6: Bone Density: detects osteoporosis, which affects women more than men. baseline screening should start at age 40. \n    (Dr. Chen:) "As we get older our bones get thinner and we're at risk for breaking hips, backs and all kinds of things.. not necessarily death, but quality of life issues."\n\n    Number 5: Electrocardiogram: EKG measures heart function. the treadmill\n stress test works fine for men, but newer imaging tests are more accurate for women. dr. mary chen uses it for a baseline.\n    (Dr. Chen) "That way if they come in with chest pains or other symptoms... i can look and say this is what their normal was when they came in, this is new or isn't new."\n   \n    Number 4: Blood Sugar: With 10% of the pop is at risk, you bet it's important.\n    (Dr. Chen) "This day and age diabetes is a growing problem in our country with increasing obesity and increasing risk factors for diabetes. It's something everyone should be screened for."\nEveryone 25 and older, every 3 years.\n\n    Number 3:  Blood Pressure.: Left untreated, high blood pressure kills your heart, your brain, your eyes and your kidneys. the symptoms? no symptoms.\n   (Dr. Chen) "Occasionally they'll have chest pains or headache or blurred vision, but most people have no symptoms at all."\n\n    Number 2: Cholesterol.\n   (Dr. Chen) "If it comes back normal we usually follow that up just once a year- if it comes back abnormal, obviously we'll need to do something about that so we'll follow it a little more frequently."\nA complete screening test measures hdl- the good cholesterol,  ldl-the bad cholesterol, and triglycerides.\n\n    Number 1:  Colonoscopy.\n(Dr. Chen) "We usually start at age 50 unless someone has a family history of colon cancer, in which case we start 10 years before the first person in that family was diagnosed with colon cancer."\n  \n   Colonoscopy detects polyps, which can be monitored and removed before the cancer has a chance to spread. this one is a must.\n   It's important to point out that a couple of essential tests are gender specific:\n   Women need to check their breasts monthly and have regular mammograms. Also, have a thyroid hormone test as recommended .\n    Men need to get prostate exams starting at age 50. That's the PSA blood test and a rectal exam.
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Your questions depends on who is telling you to remove your prostate, and who is telling you not to. Removal is necessary in cases of prostate cancer. In your case it sounds like BPH, and your prostate must be quite large. Make sure you try drugs like Avodart, or Proscar to see if they make a livable improvement. Don't jump to surgical removal, removal can lead to urinary incontinence, and in some cases impotence. As long as it is not cancer, try everything to avoid surgery.
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Actually prostate cancer is usually pretty silent and has no symptoms.  You and your friend should be happy the lump was found and did not wait.  Most prostate cancers can be cured if found in the lump phase.  Once the cancer leaves the prostate and goes to the bones, it is harder to treat.  Your friend will live a long time!  Go to the movies with him and enjoy life!