History Of The Prostate Gland
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The prostate is a gland that is located just underneath the
bladder. It surrounds the urethra through which a man
urinates. The prostate gland is therefore vital to proper
bladder control and urine flow-rate. The prostate is also
essential for normal sexual function. It is the gland of
ejacula ....
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.... in an
uncontolled manner. At first the growth of the cancer
occurs very slowly and is usually limited within the
prostate gland. Later on in the course of the illness, the
prostate gland cells can spread around the body,
particulary to the bones where they can paues pain and
disability. Estimates show that the cancer may have been
growing in some men for up to 10 yearsbefore it causes
symptoms and is diagnosed. Some men develop symptoms
whereas others do not. In those wh ....
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