Prostate Cancer Articles A-Z
Precautions and Warnings With Docetaxel
Patients taking docetaxel should be aware that the drug can cause fluid retention or nerve problems. This eMedTV article lists other important precautions and warnings with docetaxel and explains why the medication is not suitable for some people.
Prostate cancer occurs when cancer cells form in tissues of the prostate, a key part of the male reproductive system. This eMedTV article explains the risk factors for prostate cancer and factors that can affect your treatment options and prognosis.
Prostate Cancer Alternative Treatments
For prostate cancer, alternative treatments people try include acupuncture, biofeedback, and herbal products. This eMedTV article examines prostate cancer alternative treatments and provides a list of questions to ask the practitioner or your doctor.
Prostate Cancer Chemotherapy and Survival
Recent clinical trials suggest a link between prostate cancer chemotherapy and survival. This eMedTV article discusses the background and results of these studies on prostate cancer chemotherapy and survival in detail and explains their limitations.
Although cancer may be suspected based on other tests, a prostate cancer diagnosis must be made by doing a biopsy. This eMedTV article explains the procedure used to make a prostate cancer diagnosis, including grading, staging, and second opinions.
Prostate Cancer Follow-up Care
Aspects of prostate cancer follow-up care include regular checkups, lab tests, x-rays, biopsies, or other tests. This page of the eMedTV library explains why prostate cancer follow-up care such as this is so important.