- prostate cancer
- Cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum). Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men.
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Prostate cancer — is a disease in which cancer develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. It occurs when cells of the prostate mutate and begin to multiply out of control. These cells may spread (metastasize) from the prostate to other… … Wikipedia
prostate cancer — Malignant tumour of the prostate gland. Prostate cancer commonly occurs in men over age 50. Symptoms include frequent or painful urination, blood in the urine, sexual dysfunction, swollen lymph nodes in the groin, and pain in the pelvis, hips,… … Universalium
prostate cancer — a malignant tumour (carcinoma) of the prostate gland, a common form of cancer in elderly men. In most men it progresses slowly over many years and gives symptoms similar to those of benign enlargement of the prostate (see prostate gland). Before… … Medical dictionary
prostate cancer — a malignant tumour (carcinoma) of the prostate gland, a common form of cancer in elderly men. In most men it progresses slowly over many years and gives symptoms similar to those of benign enlargement of the prostate (see prostate gland). Before… … The new mediacal dictionary
Prostate cancer screening — is an attempt to identify individuals with prostate cancer in a broad segment of the population mdash;those for whom there is no reason to suspect prostate cancer. There are currently two methods used: One is the digital rectal examination (DRE) … Wikipedia
Prostate cancer staging — is the process by which physicians evaluate the spread of prostate cancer. This is important because in a good cancer staging system, the stage of disease helps determine prognosis and assists in selecting therapies. A combination of physical… … Wikipedia
stage A2 prostate cancer — Cancer is more advanced than in stage I, but has not spread outside the prostate. Also called stage II prostate cancer, stage B1 prostate cancer, and stage B2 prostate cancer … English dictionary of cancer terms
stage B1 prostate cancer — Cancer is more advanced than in stage I, but has not spread outside the prostate. Also called stage II prostate cancer, stage A2 prostate cancer, and stage B2 prostate cancer … English dictionary of cancer terms
stage B2 prostate cancer — Cancer is more advanced than in stage I, but has not spread outside the prostate. Also called stage II prostate cancer, stage A2 prostate cancer, and stage B1 prostate cancer … English dictionary of cancer terms
stage D1 prostate cancer — Cancer has metastasized (spread) to lymph nodes near or far from the prostate, or to other parts of the body, such as the bladder, rectum, bones, liver, or lungs. Metastatic prostate cancer often spreads to the bones. Also called stage IV… … English dictionary of cancer terms
