What it means
One of the most common cancers in men. Many prostate cancers grow slowly, and early ones often cause no symptoms; larger ones can cause urinary problems much like benign prostatic hyperplasiabee-NINE proh-STAT-ik hy-per-PLAY-zhuhA prostate gland that has grown larger than normal, from growth that is not cancer.hyper- more than normalplas growth or formation-ia conditionFull entry . It is found with a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, a rectal exam and a biopsy. Treatment ranges from close watching to surgery (prostatectomy), radiation and hormone therapy.
For the nurse
After a prostatectomy, teach pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises to help with leaking urine, and give the client room to talk about changes in erections. Screening is a shared decision between the client and the provider.
At a glance
| Spanish | cáncer de próstata |
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Related terms
incontinence
Loss of control over the bladder or bowel, so urine or stool leaks out without the person meaning it to.
urinary retention
Being unable to empty the bladder completely, or at all.
benign prostatic hyperplasia
A prostate gland that has grown larger than normal, from growth that is not cancer.
onc/o
A word part that means tumor or mass.