FREE ESSAY ON NUCLEAR ENERGY

NUCLEAR ENERGY

Prostate Cancer
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History of the Prostate Gland
The prostate is a gland that is located just underneath the bladder. It surrounds the
urethra through which a man urinates. The prostate gland is therefore vital to proper
bladder control and urine flow-rate. The prostate is also essential for normal sexual
function. It is the gland of ejaculation, supplying 95% of the seminal fluid and the
power to push it through the urethra and out of the penis. The normal prostate in an
adult man is about the size of a walnut. Its size often increases over time, however,
particularly once a man gets beyond age 40. Because the urethra runs right through the
middle of it, a growth spurt of the prostate will squeeze the urethra and begin to choke
off the urinary flow. This can effect the ability to urinate and perform sexually.
Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer occurs when some of the cells that make up the prostate gland escape from
the normal controls on their growth and start to divide, grow and spread in an
uncontolled manner. At first the growth of the cancer occurs very slowly and is usually
limited within the prostate gland. Later on in the course of the illness, the prostate
gland cells can spread around the body, particulary to the bones where they can paues
pain and disability. Estimates show that the cancer may have been growing in some men for
up to 10 yearsbefore it causes symptoms and is diagnosed. Some men develop symptoms
whereas others do not. In those who that do, the following symptoms are commonly found: 
Bathroom Troubles:
Need to urinate frequently, especially at night 
Sudden, incontrolable urges to urinate 
Weak or interrupted urine flow 
A burning sensation or pain when urinating 
Blood in urine 
Continuing pain in lower back, pelvis, or upper thighs
Bedroom Troubles:
Reduced sexual ability 
Painful orgasm 
Impotence 
Discomfort during intercourse
There appears to be several forms of prostate cancer. Some men survive for many years
with the disease and never develop symptoms. These men may be oblivious to the fact that
they have a slow growing from prostate cancer and may eventually die of other causes.
However, other prostate cancers can be more aggressive and can grow quickly.
Prevention and Treatment
More and more doctors are coming to believe that an enlarged prostate can be treated or
deterred by feeding the body the nutrients it lacks.
Dr. James Balch, specialist in urology, says: The pain and discomfert of most prostate
disorders could be avoided with proper nutritional adjuncts. Even those suffering from
enlarged prostates respond very quickly to nutritional therapies. 
One way to treat prostate cancer is to have surgery. Johnathon Waxman, a cancer
specialist from Hammersmith Hospital, in London, said, that 70% of patients become
impontent after surgery, and 40% become incontinent which means that they cannot control
their urination. 
Some other people that have prostate cancer recommend the Swedish approach to treatment,
which is watchful waiting. This approach, as the name would suggest, means keeping a
close eye on any signs of the disease progressing, but holding off on extreme treatment,
such as drugs, surgery, and chemotherapy