Question 1

is it uncommon to have prostate cancer go undetected for several years?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not unusual for prostate cancer to go undetected for years, especially if the patient is not undergoing a yearly routine physical examination. This is because it is usually a slow growing tumor. At the early stages of prostate cancer, there are generally no to mild urinary symptoms. At more advanced stages of prostate cancer, one will experience more urinary issues and body pain.

Question 2

can i get prostate cancer if i'm 26 years old?

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Very very unlikely: It is very very unlikely at age 26, but unfortunately anything possible in this world.
The youngest I have had , he was 40 years of age.

Question 3

does not masterbateing for years cause prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

: No. Masturbation does not any health problems.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!
Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Question 4

is it okay for me to take a male enhancement pill even if i had prostate cancer eight years ago and got the radio active seeds? i'm in my 60's.  my health seems to be great.

Accepted Answer

It : It is perfectly reasonable to use an ed medication such as cialis, levitra, (vardenafil) viagra if you are in otherwise good health.  Best wishes.

Question 5

i am 42 years old. please what do i have to do avoid ever getting it? i learned that a high percentage of men at some point suffer from prostate cancer. is it hereditary? is it true that it is mostly associated with men that are promiscuous?

Accepted Answer

: Promiscuity can lead to STD'S, HIV and HPV. Safe sex and yearly check ups on your prostate will keep you from developing cancer. Most prostate cancers develop after 50 years of age.

Question 6

prostate cancer survior, 13 years, how to increase libido,and improve ed, without pills?

Accepted Answer

Erectile Dysfunction: I understand your concern for lack of libido after prostate cancer treatment.
your sex life isn’t just about having sex.it involves how you feel about yourself and your sexuality. 
And how you feel about your body, your desire to have sex and being touched and loved. 
Feel comfortable about your sexuality at this time, and talk freely with your partner about emotional, physical and sexual intimacy

Question 7

is it true that masturbating to much in the teenage years to mid 20s can put you at risk for prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Myth: There are many such associations passed by word of mouth.You also don't go blind,don't become infertile, etc.Many cultures find this normal area of sexuality something to discourage and such myths are part of the effort.

Question 8

my husband had my prostate taken out about 6 years ago because of prostate cancer. since then his psa was always 0.01. now it's 0.08. cancer returned?

Accepted Answer

Needs further monito: One PSA value is rarely helpful.
Your friend should get recheck of his PSA on 3-4 occasions, roughly 3 months apart and see the results. If the PSA level keeps rising steadily, then a urologist needs to check him and make sure that he is not having a recurrence of his prostate cancer. right now we can not be certain...so wait and watch is advised. I hope he has his own urologist to guide him?

Question 9

i had high dht(higher than normal levels) for 2 years. but now i am back with normal dht levels from past 3-4 months .would the past increased dht levels for 2 years put me at risk of getting prostate cancer?(as high dht causes prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

: dht is not a commonly used terminology. I guess that it stands for DiHydroTestosterone. If that is what you are following, it is beyond the modern way of testing for Prostate Cancer for which the commonly used test is PSA(Prostate specific Antigen). But this test is not recommended in young people because it is a test for making a diagnosis of Prostate Cancer , you can do it after age of 40 yrs

Question 10

i had radiation four years ago for prostate cancer, now my seman is bloody. is this a medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

No: Not an "emergency" per se.  You should however let your urologist know about this. Most of the time hematospermia is not significant.  You may need cystoscopy or antibiotics.

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Is it okay for me to take a male enhancement pill even if i had prostate cancer eight years ago and got the radio active seeds? i'm in my 60's. my health seems to be great.

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I am 42 years old. please what do i have to do avoid ever getting it? i learned that a high percentage of men at some point suffer from prostate cancer. is it hereditary? is it true that it is mostly associated with men that are promiscuous?

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Prostate cancer survior, 13 years, how to increase libido,and improve ed, without pills?

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Is it true that masturbating to much in the teenage years to mid 20s can put you at risk for prostate cancer?

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My husband had my prostate taken out about 6 years ago because of prostate cancer. since then his psa was always 0.01. now it's 0.08. cancer returned?

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I had high dht(higher than normal levels) for 2 years. but now i am back with normal dht levels from past 3-4 months .would the past increased dht levels for 2 years put me at risk of getting prostate cancer?(as high dht causes prostate cancer?

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I had radiation four years ago for prostate cancer, now my seman is bloody. is this a medical emergency?

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