Anatomy of the Prostate
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. The prostate is just in front of the rectum. The urethra runs through the center of the prostate, from the bladder to the penis, letting urine flow out of the body. Facts: …
Treatment Options
Brachytherapy Brachytherapy involves the implantation of tiny radioactive seeds into the prostate, guided via ultrasound. The radiation emitted from the seeds effectively kills cancer cells with relatively little harm to the …
Early Detection Is Critical
There are currently two common tests available in preventive medicine to screen for early detection of prostate cancer - the prostate specific antigen (PSA) and the digital rectal examination (DRE) tests. The PSA blood test is sometimes combined …
