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		<title>Prostate Cancer Biopsy</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Once someone is diagnosed with prostate cancer and the doctor feels that they need to investigate and determine exactly what is occurring a prostate cancer biopsy may be in order.</strong> If this is the next step then it is very helpful to understand the biopsy process and what the doctor is looking for.</p>
<p><strong>When a person undergoes a <a title="biopsy" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biopsy">biopsy</a> it simply means that the physician will be extracting a small sample of the tissue in the prostate gland.</strong> These cells will be examined in great deal once the tissue sample is received in the laboratory. A microscopic examination is needed to determine exactly what cells are present and what type of malignancy is present.</p>
<p><strong>Laboratory technicians with special training will receive the small tissue sample the doctor recovers when performing a cancer biopsy.</strong> Then they will check the sample to see if there are any malignant cells. The tissue cells that are positive for prostate cancer have different shapes and structures from normal cells.</p>
<p><strong>In some cases a cancer biopsy can even return very good news for the patient because there may be no evidence of any type of cancerous process.</strong> Even though a patient may have significant signs and symptoms that indicate cancer of the prostate, false positive tests do occasionally occur. A prostate biopsy is a definitive way to either diagnose, or rule out, this type of malignancy.</p>
<p><strong>There are a few important guidelines that a patient will need to follow shortly before they are scheduled to have a cancer biopsy performed.</strong> Patients are asked to refrain from taking any anti-inflammatory drugs for several days before their procedure is scheduled. This will help reduce the risk of any post- biopsy bleeding at the site where the tissue sample is obtained.</p>
<p><em>If a trans-rectal prostate cancer biopsy is ordered the patient will have an enema shortly before the procedure. The enema will clean the rectum and lower colon and eliminate any gasses or fecal matter that may be present.</em></p>
<p><strong><em>Understanding the 3 Types of Prostate Cancer Biopsy Procedures</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>If you are scheduled for a prostate cancer biopsy you will have one of 3 techniques performed.</strong> Each biopsy procedure will require multiple, tissue samples so that any malignant cells will not be inadvertently overlooked. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">These 3 biopsy procedures for the diagnosis of prostate cancer are the:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Trans-Rectal</li>
<li>Trans-Urethral</li>
<li>Trans-Perineal</li>
</ul>
<p>A <strong>trans-rectal prostate cancer biopsy</strong> allows the doctor to access the prostate gland through the rectal opening. With the <strong>trans-urethral approach a cystoscope</strong> is inserted into the urethral opening and the prostate gland is able to be visualized so that the biopsy can be performed easily. With the<strong> trans-perineal approach</strong> a tiny surgical incision is made into the perineal tissue between the penis and the anus. <em>Then the physician has direct access to the prostate gland and can perform the prostate cancer biopsy. Of all of the different procedures listed the one that generally requires the use of a general anesthesia.</em></p>
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		<title>Breast Cancer Symptoms in Men</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a common misconception that men cannot have breast cancer. Men often ignore the symptoms of cancer or mistake them for other illnesses. Factors such as social stigma and embarrassment contribute to the increasing denial among men of the possibility of getting cancer of the breast The development of male cancer ( of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>There is a common misconception that men cannot have breast cancer.</strong> Men often ignore the symptoms of cancer or mistake them for other illnesses. Factors such as social stigma and embarrassment contribute to the increasing denial among men of the possibility of getting cancer of the breast The development of male cancer ( of the breast) is largely similar to what women encounter. Males around the ages of sixty and seventy are more prone to the incidence of this type of cancer than any other age group.</p>
<p><strong><em>Cancer Statistics</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>The latest American Cancer Society estimates for male breast cancer shows that in 2009 about 1,910 cases will be diagnosed with about 440 fatalities.</strong> Approximately one percent of the cancer cases, cancer of the breast cases, affect men. The lifetime risk for developing this type of cancer is at about one in a thousand. Recent studies also shows that the prognosis for this type of cancer for both men and women remains the same and the outlook is still hinged on what stage the cancer was diagnosed.</p>
<p><strong>As in any other cancer, early detection and treatment is vital to an individual&#8217;s survival.</strong> Thus, men are encouraged to be more aware of the cancer&#8217;s signs and symptoms. Educating males in combating the social stigma brought about by cancer also assist in helping men against this type of cancer.</p>
<p><strong><em>Detecting breast cancer in men</em></strong></p>
<p><em>Knowledge and awareness on the signs and symptoms of cancer are very valuable in delivering the earliest possible detection and treatment for men with this cancer of the breast. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Here are some of the symptoms associated with cancer of the breast.</span></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Painless development of lump or thickening of the breast</li>
<li>Scaling and redness of the nipple and surrounding area</li>
<li>Indentation or retraction in the nipple area</li>
<li>Bloody or clear nipple discharge</li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>Risk Factors</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>There are several factors that increase the risk of men getting cancer of the breast.</strong> Some of which like genetics and age are uncontrollable. However, some risk factors such as poor diet, alcohol consumption and smoking can be controlled, so it best to learn what we need to avoid. Below is a list of breast cancer risk factors in men.</p>
<ul>
<li>The average age of male breast cancer diagnosis is sixty-seven and breast cancer commonly occurs in men between the ages of sixty and seventy.</li>
<li>One in five men with breast cancer had a female relative who had breast cancer too.</li>
<li>Those who have undergone prior radiation treatment on the chest area have a greater likelihood for breast cancer.</li>
<li>About five to ten percent of male breast cancers are inherited. Genetic defects on the <a title="CHEK-2" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&amp;search=CHEK-2&amp;go=Go">CHEK-2</a>, p53 tumor suppressor, <a title="BRCA2" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRCA2">BRCA2</a> and BRCA1 genes increases a person&#8217;s cancer risk. These genes usually help prevent cancer by keeping cells from growing abnormally.</li>
<li>Those who had a history of Klinefelter syndrome, a congenital abnormality wherein males had an extra X chromosome resulting to lower levels of male hormones and increased female hormones.</li>
<li>Those who had taken estrogen-related drugs have a higher risk for breast cancer. Breast cancer cells are known to have estrogen receptors which improve the cancer&#8217;s ability to progress.</li>
<li>Those who had liver diseases are also at risk as the body&#8217;s estrogen activity increases while the androgen activity reduces when a person is experiencing liver diseases, such as cirrhosis of the liver.</li>
<li>Those who are obese may also be at risk for male breast cancer due to increased number of fat cells. Fat cells produce estrogen from androgen, thus increasing the estrogen concentration in the body.</li>
<li>Excessive alcohol drinking also promotes breast cancer in men mainly due to the fact that alcohol consumption increases liver diseases and fat accumulation.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em>Treatment options for cancer of the breast in men</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>There are a number of treatment methods available for men with cancer of the breast.</strong> These methods do not differ from those done for women. Cancer staging is done to determine the best breast cancer treatment option a patient needs. Here are some of the treatment options available.</p>
<p><strong>Surgery &#8211; There are several surgical options used to remove breast cancer in men these include simple mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy and sentinel lymph node <a title="biopsy" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biopsy">biopsy</a>.</strong> Simple mastectomy involves removal of all breast tissue including lobules, ducts, fatty tissue and skin including the nipple and areola.</p>
<p><strong>In a modified radical mastectomy, the surgeon removes the entire breast and a portion of the underarm lymph nodes.</strong> The surgeon may also remove chest wall muscle if the cancer has spread to that area. The lymph nodes will be examined to check if the cancer has spread and additional treatment is necessary.</p>
<p><strong>Sentinel lymph node biopsy is a procedure developed to locate sentinel nodes, lymph nodes receiving drainage from a breast tumor.</strong> Sentinel nodes are removed for biopsy to check for cancer development to the other lymph nodes. This procedure decreases the risk of complications as removal of a single node is necessary for examination.</p>
<p><strong>Radiation Therapy &#8211; High energy x-rays are used to kill cancer cells during a radiation therapy.</strong> Administered by a radiation oncologist, the therapy is commonly done before surgery to shrink the tumor or after surgery to eliminate remaining cancer cells. Radiation therapy is often painless but may result in tiredness in men who had undergone therapy and tenderness of the breast.</p>
<p><em><strong>Chemotherapy<br />
Hormone Therapy<br />
Biological Therapy</strong></em></p>
<p><em>Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells that have spread to other parts of the body after breast cancer surgery.</em> The treatment is usually scheduled every two to three weeks after surgery for about three to six months.</p>
<p><em>Chemotherapy may be administered intravenously or in pill form.</em> Most patients choose oral chemotherapy as this reduces the need to visit the clinic and can be done at home.</p>
<p><em>Some chemotherapies target the cancer itself reducing damage to healthy cells.</em> Still, side affects like hair loss, fatigue, vomiting and loss of cognitive abilities may occur.</p>
<p><em>Estrogen receptor positive breast cancers rely on estrogen to induce the development of breast cancer cells.</em> Hormone therapy is administered in order to prevent estrogen from bonding to sites in the body where cancer cells may have spread. The male hormone, androgen also helps in the growth of cancer cells. Thus, limiting both estrogen and androgen levels are essential in abating the spread of cancer cells.</p>
<p><strong>In biological therapy, a biological response modifier is used to stimulate the body&#8217;s immune system to combat cancer.</strong> This helps in enhancing the body&#8217;s natural defense against specific diseases such as cancer. However, biological therapy is still in clinic trials.</p>
<p><strong>You do not want any type of cancer to reach these stages. This is why Thit is extremely essential that you go and see a doctor as soon as possible, the moment you see any of these possible cancer symptoms given above manifesting themselves. Listen to your body &#8220;talk&#8221;, and follow the signs.</strong></p>
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		<title>Male Yeast Infection</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Most people are used to catch over-the-counter medications when it comes to choosing a medicine for all kinds of health problems.</strong> This is not different with male yeast infections or <a title="candida albicans" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candida_albicans">candida albicans</a> &#8211; what is the same. Only if these medications turn out to be ineffective people will seek to find stronger or at least more effective medications. Male candida medicines are usually not different from those used in attending female yeast infections because what causes the condition is the same in men and women alike.</p>
<p><strong><em>What Men Can Use</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>It is essential in fighting candida infections to use a medication with anti-fungal properties.</strong> Monistat is recommended as an over the counter medicine with good anti-fungal effect. Even if the label contains the instruction &#8220;for vaginal use&#8221;, this medicine without any doubt or worries can be used also on males who suffer from a yeast infection. The reason why monistat is on first place marketed to women is that male candida infections are less common though developed from the same causes.<br />
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<strong>Other medicines that can be tried out are Micatin, Lamisil and Lotrimin.</strong> After purchase an over the counter male yeast cure can be applied directly on the affected part. If the application has removed the symptoms within seven to ten days a consultation of your doctor is usually not said to be required.</p>
<p><em>In case your condition can be traced back to a certain other disease it is necessary to get that complaint diagnosed and cured before applying any medication for male yeast infection.</em></p>
<p>Follow thoroughly the instructions when using the anti-fungal spray, cream or powder and make sure you have cleaned the affected part carefully before the application. You also should be changing your clothes and in particular your underwear each day.</p>
<p><strong>In addition to the medicine it is recommended that you support the effects of your application by consuming unsweetened yogurt on a daily basis.</strong> Even if this advice sounds already like a more holistic approach it is still far away from treating the roots of a yeast infection &#8211; regardless if you are a male or a female patient. Many candida sufferers know different stages of their condition and some of them may have quite good experiences with over the counter anti-yeast infection products.</p>
<p><strong>The problem with over the counter products is that often those treatments are only helpful for a short time.</strong> At the moment you feel like the yeast infection is gone because the symptoms are. But as soon as you interrupt the application or stop it completely the yeast infection is still there, the symptoms re-appear and pain comes back again.</p>
<p><strong>For this reason it can save you time and months of suffering if you pay more attention on defeating and killing the roots of the infection from the beginning.</strong> This can only be done by finding a real holistic and natural yeast infection treatment. But you need not to worry &#8211; if you&#8217;re looking for an effective cure for your male yeast infection there is help out there. As a man you might not be expecting that you need to deal with a yeast infection. But you can find a solution today that eliminates even your male yeast infection fast and for the rest of your life.</p>
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