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Andrology and Erectile Dysfunction

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Checkout this video about andrology and erectile dysfunction from the Foundation 49 men’s health specialist, Associate Professor, Doug Lording.

Health Checks: Prostate Cancer

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Checking for prostate cancer has been controversial due to the lack of definitive evidence that testing is beneficial. Continue Reading

Prostate Cancer: Management

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While the cause for prostate cancer remains undetermined, it is not possible to prevent this illness. Research is continuing into the following methods of prevention: Continue Reading

Prostate Cancer: Causes & Diagnosis

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Prostate cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer-related death amongst Australian men. Despite this statistic, prostate cancer is not always life-threatening – particularly for men over the age of 70, and those with low risk disease, many die with the disease rather than because of it. On the other hand, for those younger men with rapidly growing prostate cancer, the disease may be highly fatal.

What is the prostate? The prostate is the gland responsible for the production of some of the fluid that makes up semen. It’s about the size of a walnut, and is located just below the bladder.

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