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Prostate problem treatments

Trusted information about prostate problem treatments and self care advice for conditions including enlarged prostate, prostatitis and prostate cancer can be found on this page.

Living with prostate cancer

If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, discover ways to comfortably manage your daily life by reading the tips on this page.

Prostate problems

The most common prostate problems are swelling, enlargement and cancer. Learn about the symptoms and treatment options here.

Prostate cancer treatment

Information on Prostate cancer treatment options and links to trusted resources.

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

A PSA test can be used to help monitor prostate cancer, although test outcomes often point to other conditions. Read more about PSA tests and how they work.

Benign prostate hypertrophy

Benign prostate hypertrophy is an enlargement of the prostate gland that commonly arises after you reach the age of 40.

Prostate cancer

Trusted information about prostate cancer including what it is, causes, diagnosis and treatments.

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an operation used to treat serious prostate problems. Learn what it involves here and potential complications.