Prostate Cancer: Related Videos

Hormonal Therapy: Prostate

Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men in the U.S. Among the treatment options for this disease are surgery, radiation therapy and hormonal therapy, which limits the effects of male hormones on growing cancer cells. Find out how hormonal therapy is being used to fight prostate cancer.

Keywords: prostate cancer, prostrate cancer, cancer, surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, testosterone, prostate tumor, metastases, metastasis, LHRH agonist, male hormone, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, Zoladex, Lupron, Viadur, goserelin, luprolide, Casodex, Eulexin, medical castration, anti-androgens, peripheral blockers, combined androgen blockage, estrogen, castration

Surviving Prostate Cancer

Bill Blair is a cancer researcher who found himself stricken with prostate cancer. True to his nature he has fought both the disease and side effects of treatment with enthusiasm and good spirits. Learn how one man has survived and thrived.

Keywords: Prostate cancer, cancer, lymph nodes, androgen deprivation therapy, androgens, hot flashes, depression, osteoporosis, bisphosphonates, PSA, vitamin D, calcium, prostate specific antigen, bone complications, skeletal metastases, bone cancer, metastasis, metastases, Zometa, zoledronic acid, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, fracture, bone pain,

What PSA Really Means

The PSA test remains a controversial screening tool for prostate cancer, but there is little doubt on its value for helping with treatment decisions. Learn what you need to know about PSA.

Keywords: prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, hormone refractory prostate cancer, hormone resistant prostate cancer, hormone independent prostate cancer, androgen independent prostate cancer, prostate cancer chemotherapy, PSA, prostate specific antigen, PSA velocity, PSA doubling, hormonal therapy for prostate cancer, palliative care, Novantrone, mitoxantrone, taxane, taxanes, Taxotere, docetaxel, Taxol, paclitaxel, Gleason score, prostatectomy, prostate surgery, prostate radiation, conformal radiotherapy, antiandrogen, castration, orchiectomy, androgen suppression, digital rectal examination, luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, LHRH

Prostate Cancer Exam

There's an on-going debate within the medical community about the merits of routine screening for prostate cancer. Get the latest information and one expert's view on the controversy.

Keywords: prostate cancer screening, digital rectal examination, DRE, prostate specific antigen, PSA, PSA test, benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH, prostatitis, biospy, screening recommendations, watch and wait, elevated PSA,

Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer

When prostate cancer no longer responds to hormonal therapy, it is called hormone refractory prostate cancer. Learn who's at risk for this stage of disease, and how it's treated.

Keywords: Hormone refractory prostate cancer, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, quality of life, hormone therapy, testosterone, testes, adrenal glands, taxotere, docetaxel, ketoconazole, nizoral, Mitoxantrone,Novantrone,hot flashes, bone loss, SWOG-9916, TAX-327

Prostate Cancer and Quality of Life

Learn about hormone refractory prostate cancer and the current treatments that have can help improve quality of life.

Keywords: Hormone refractory prostate cancer, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, quality of life, hormone therapy, testosterone, testes, adrenal glands, taxotere, docetaxel, nizoral, prednisone, hot flashes, bone loss

What is Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is a subject every man should know about -- it's one of the leading causes of cancer death among men. But many don't know what their risk is, let alone what they can do to protect themselves. Are you as informed as you should be? Join our panel of experts for a discussion of the basics of colon cancer.

Keywords: Prostate cancer, oncology, prostate, urinary bladder, semen, urethra, benign prostate growth, Testosterone, African American men, rectal examination, PSA, prostate-specific antigen, Dr. Robert Salant, Dr. Daniel Shasha

Diet and Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a subject every man should know about -- it's one of the leading causes of cancer death among men. But many don't know what their risk is, let alone what they can do to protect themselves. Are you as informed as you should be? Join our panel of experts for a discussion of the basics of colon cancer.

Keywords: Prostate cancer, oncology, prostate, urinary bladder, semen, urethra, benign prostate growth, Testosterone, African American men, rectal examination, PSA, prostate-specific antigen, Dr. Robert Salant, Dr. Daniel Shasha

Screening for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a subject every man should know about -- it's one of the leading causes of cancer death among men. But many don't know what their risk is, let alone what they can do to protect themselves. Are you as informed as you should be? Join our panel of experts for a discussion of the basics of colon cancer.

Keywords: Prostate cancer, oncology, prostate, urinary bladder, semen, urethra, benign prostate growth, Testosterone, African American men, rectal examination, PSA, prostate-specific antigen, Dr. Robert Salant, Dr. Daniel Shasha

Prostate Cancer Overview

The most common cancer in men is also the most complicated to treat. Listen to experts describe the latest in screening, diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, hormone refractory prostate cancer, hormone resistant prostate cancer, hormone independent prostate cancer, androgen independent prostate cancer, prostate cancer chemotherapy, PSA, prostate specific antigen, hormonal therapy for prostate cancer,palliative care, Novantrone, mitoxantrone, taxane, taxanes, Taxotere, docetaxel, Taxol, paclitaxel, Gleason score, prostatectomy, prostate surgery, prostate radiation, conformal radiotherapy, antiandrogen, castration, orchiectomy, androgen suppression, digital rectal examination, luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, LHRH

Metastatic Prostate Cancer

New research shows some men with very late-stage prostate cancer may benefit from chemotherapy. Learn why doctors are changing their minds about the value of this type of treatment.

Keywords: prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, hormone refractory prostate cancer, hormone resistant prostate cancer, hormone independent prostate cancer, androgen independent prostate cancer, prostate cancer chemotherapy, PSA, prostate specific antigen, hormonal therapy for prostate cancer,palliative care, Novantrone, mitoxantrone, taxane, taxanes, Taxotere, docetaxel, Taxol, paclitaxel, Gleason score, prostatectomy, prostate surgery, prostate radiation, conformal radiotherapy, antiandrogen, castration, orchiectomy, androgen suppression, digital rectal examination, luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, LHRH

Prostate Cancer Surgery

Prostate cancer often requires removing the prostate gland. A new technique called laparoscopy uses tiny incisions and a camera to accomplish the operation and allow for a speedy recovery.

Keywords: radical prostatectomy, Prostate cancer, prostate gland, prostate, keyhole surgery, laparoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, laparoscope, impotency, impotence, incontinency, erectile dysfunction, erection, nerve-sparing surgery, urine incontinence, Foley catheter, blood clots, seminal vesicle

Prostate Cancer and Your Bones

Some cancers can weaken the bone. While that may not sound serious, recent studies have indicated that broken bones and the hospital stay that may ensue, can be both physically and emotionally devastating. Discover why this happens and learn what can be done.

Keywords: Prostate cancer, cancer, lymph nodes, androgen deprivation therapy, androgens, hot flashes, depression, osteoporosis, bisphosphonates, vitamin D, calcium, bone complications, metastases, metastasis, skeletal metastases, Zometa, zoledronic acid, bone mineral density, pamidronate, Aredia, fracture, PSA, prostate

Bone Prostate

When prostate cancer spreads, a common site is bone. This results in weakened bones that cause pain and are prone to fracture. Learn how these bone complications are treated and even prevented making it one less thing a person with prostate cancer has to worry about.

Keywords: bone, bone pain, bone complications, bone metastases, metastasis, skeleton, skeletal pain, skeletal complications, lytic, sclerotic, lymph nodes, fracture, spinal cord, compression, paralysis, arthritis, pain, knee, hip, elbow, joint, metastatic pain, bony tissue, castration, testosterone, radiation therapy, bisphosphonates, Zometa, zoledronic acid, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, hormonal treatment, tumor, osteoporosis, surgery

Aggressive Prostate Cancers

All prostate cancers are not the same. Listen as doctors describe treatment options when they believe an early-stage cancer may be particularly aggressive.

Keywords: prostate cancer, prostate cancer chemotherapy, PSA, prostate specific antigen, hormonal therapy for prostate cancer, Novantrone, mitoxantrone, taxane, taxanes, Taxotere, docetaxel, Taxol, paclitaxel, Gleason score, prostatectomy, prostate surgery, prostate radiation, conformal radiotherapy, antiandrogen, castration, orchiectomy, androgen suppression, digital rectal examination, luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, LHRH, PSA doubling, PSA velocity

Prostate Seed Implants

Prostate seed implantation--also called brachytherapy--has become more and more popular in recent years as a treatment option for prostate cancer, and New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's decision to undergo the procedure has put it in the spotlight. Less invasive than surgery--but potentially just as effective--seed implantaion involves the insertion of radioactive seeds directly into the prostate, concentrating radiation in the cancerous area and minimizing exposure in other parts of the body.

On this webcast, join us in the operating room with urologist Robert Salant, MD and radiation oncologist Daniel Shasha, MD as they perform a brachytherapy on a 57-year-old man. Highlights will include:

• a discussion with the patient about his choice of treatment
• an ultrasound view of the prostate
• needle insertion of the seeds
• an x-ray view of the implanted seeds
• commentary by Dr. Salant and Dr. Shasha before, during, and after the procedure

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Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

If you're a sexually active man, the idea of losing your ability to have intercourse may be hard to imagine. But erectile dysfunction (ED) affects millions of men. What are the causes of this widespread condition? How do you know if you have erectile dysfunction -- and whether the cause is biological or psychological? Join our panel of experts and patients for a candid discussion of this sensitive issue.

Keywords: erectile dysfunction, male impotence, sex therapy, erection, prostate cancer, incontinence, Viagra, Peyronie's, penile implant, treatments, causes, urologist, stamanex, Dr. J. Francois Eid, Dr. Michael Perlman

Bone Issues in Cancer

Life isn't easy for people living with cancer and especially for young patients like filmmaker Jessica Wing whose illness and complications had restricted not only her movements, but also her life. After radiation and surgery, Jessica was thankful when her doctor suggested a medical treatment that has helped Jessica resume her routine.

Keywords: Bisphosphonates, metastases, metastasis, bone complications, multiple myeloma, leukemia, prostate cancer, lung cancer, Colon cancer, colorectal cancer, chemotherapy, osteoblast, osteoclast, radiation therapy, Zometa, Aredia

Treating Prostate Cancer Symptoms

Many men will have advanced prostate cancer without any noticeable symptoms. Treatment for these patients is a bit different than for other patients with prostate cancer. Learn about these differences.

Keywords: advanced prostate cancer, prostate cancer treatment, treatment,chemotherapy, radiation, bone pain, metastatic, hormonal therapy

Caring for Bones During Cancer

People living with cancer often face the prospect of their cancer spreading to the bone, or of their cancer treatments damaging bone strength. Learn what can be done to protect bone from the complications of cancer.

Keywords: cancer, bone, skeleton, complications, metastases, metastisis, multiple myeloma, breast cancer, prostate cancer, cancer surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, bone loss, osteoporosis, fracture, cancer pain, bisphosphonates, Zometa, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, calcium, exercise, bone density

BPH Treatment

Although prostate enlargement is a normal part of the aging process, benign prostatic hyperplasia -- BPH -- can sometimes lead to uncomfortable and even painful symptoms. Fortunately, there are a variety of medical treatments that can help. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these treatment strategies.

Keywords: BPH, enlarged prostate, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, urination, urology, digital rectal exam, prostate cancer screening, prostate enlargement, urinary retention, alpha-blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, finasteride, urethra, prostate blockage, Proscar, Propecia, antihypertensive medications, Dr. Robert Salant, Dr. Christopher Dixon

Living Longer with Cancer

There have been many advances in improving the outcome of people living with cancer. Although, many people are living longer with their disease, complications arise when cancer spreads. Learn what can be done to surmount those obstacles and maintain a good quality of life.

Keywords: cancer, quality of life, cancer complications, cancer treatment, bone metastases, metastases, metastasis, pain, bone pain, chemotherapy, nausea, anemia, low blood counts, prostate cancer, metastatic breast cancer, multiple myeloma, skeletal problems, bone lesions, bone, fracture, osteoporosis, bone loss, hypercalcemia, spinal cord compression, constipation, sleepiness, fatigue, hormonal treatments, cancer side effects, advanced cancer, bisphosphonates, Actonel, Fosamax, postmenopausal, Zometa, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, radiation therapy, surgery, pain medications, pain medications, pain pumps, bisphosphonates

Your Rights as a Patient

Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed consent" form. Many people sign it without much thought. What does "informed consent" mean? Join our panel of legal experts as they clarify this important medical principle.

Keywords: Informed consent, patient rights, surgical procedures, prostate, decisions