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Understanding Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum). Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men.
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Prostate Cancer Guide
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer can be scary. It can lead you to fear, panic and hurried decisions. You may feel that you need to make a quick decision and begin treatment right away. But, most prostate cancer is slow growing, so there's usually no need to rush. In this guide, you'll watch a Mayo Clinic urologist answer frequently asked questions about the treatments available for prostate cancer. You'll also see and hear from four men, each of whom chose a different treatment option. See what option(s) best fit you.
Radiation Therapy Slide Show
Radiation therapy treatment planning
This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through the process of planning for radiation therapy. Before you begin external beam radiation treatment, your radiation therapy team carefully plans every aspect of your treatment in a process called radiation simulation. Radiation therapy treatment planning usually involves positioning your body, making marks on your skin and taking imaging scans.
Skin Cancer Slide Show
Melanoma pictures to help identify skin cancer
Skin cancer is a serious disease that is often curable if discovered early. This visual slide show will teach you how to spot potentially worrisome skin spots with the American Academy of Dermatology's A-B-C-D-E guide: Asymmetrical shape, irregular Border changes in Color, the Diameter, and how quickly the growth is Evolving.
Skin Cancer Slide Show
Use this quick reference guide of skin abnormalities that point to the development of skin cancer.
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Prostate Cancer Quiz: Get the Facts
If you know the truth about prostate cancer, you can better prevent against developing it.