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Prostate

a walnut size organ around the urethra /bladder junction. Cancer of this organ tends to metastisize locally. Can often be controlled with hormonal therapy or a burst of radiation. The PSA is a tumor marker that is often elevated in the presence of prostate cancer. Disease that is spreads beyond the organ can be painful. Chemotherpay can help to control pain- but likely does not extend survival. This disease has been found in greater than 80% of 80 yo men on post mortum...
Prostrate- to lay oneself flat...like in bed at night


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  • Prostate - Zenos 15:31:18 10/31/06 (0)


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