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Prostate health: what every man needs to know

Each year, The Johns Hopkins Prostate Disorders White Paper reports on the most exciting advances and the most useful, current information to help you prevent or treat prostate problems.

The Johns Hopkins Prostate Disorders White Paper provides a thorough overview of what the medical field knows about benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, and prostatitis - their causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options.

The 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Prostate Disorders
topics include:

  • Your prostate biopsy pathology report: "Red flag" findings to watch for. (page 38)

  • Why you can and should take your time to educate yourself thoroughly BEFORE making any major prostate cancer treatment decisions. (page 52)

  • The importance of your surgeon's experience when it comes to radical prostatectomy and your prostate cancer outcome. (page 56)

  • The latest on testosterone-replacement therapy. There might be some benefits, but at what cost to your prostate? (page 32)

  • An update on the progress of the prostate cancer vaccine. Read all about it on page 72.

  • The latest strategy for preventing bone loss in men with advanced prostate cancer. (page 77)

  • Can exercise protect you from prostate problems? (page 78)

  • Pain relievers to prevent BPH? The benefits and risks. (page 6)

  • The foods that may reduce your risk of BPH. (page 9)

  • What's your Prostate Symptom Score? Here's a quick quiz you can take right now to determine if you should start seeking treatment for your enlarged prostate. (page 11)

  • The dangers of acute urinary retention due to BPH, and what to do in the event of this medical emergency. (page 5)

  • New discoveries which may help you get more individualized BPH treatment. (page 26)

    ...and much more.

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What men must know NOW

  • Are You at Risk for Prostate Cancer? Can vitamin E help prevent prostate cancer? Does a vasectomy raise your risk? New research has begun to identify possible risk factors while ruling out others.
  • Getting a Second (Third, Fourth) Opinion: How can you make an informed decision when doctors don’t agree on which prostate treatments work best and tend to recommend their specialty? We tell you how to get a balanced view of all your options.
  • Weighing Your Options After Early Diagnosis : Johns Hopkins specialists chart the advantages and drawbacks of the four major treatment options for early prostate cancer.
  • Finding Help for Sexual Function Problems Nearly all treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer can cause erectile dysfunction. We help men find effective treatment.
  • When You See Blood in the Urine: What does it mean? Should you be alarmed? Many factors, from kidney infection to prostatitis to eating beets, can lead to discolored urine that mimics blood. Learn how to get an accurate diagnosis.

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