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As men get older, they become more likely to experience symptoms of prostate enlargement. This is a common phenomenon that isn’t necessarily dangerous, but it can be inconvenient to have urine flow slow or to be unable to empty the bladder completely. There are medications for enlarged prostate. Are there natural alternatives as well?

Most men will develop prostate cancer if they live long enough. In many cases, it is very slow growing and has no impact on the quality of life. In other cases, though, it is more aggressive. How is prostate cancer treated and what are the pros and cons of a watch and wait policy?

Erectile dysfunction can be a red flag for other health concerns. What treatments are best?  What other issues should be considered for men with this problem?

Guests: Culley C. Carson III, MD, Rhodes Distinguished Professor and Chief of Urology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. (Photo is of Dr. Carson)

Mark W. McClure, MD, Founder and director of Landmark Urology and Complementary Medicine in Raleigh, NC. He is author of Smart Medicine for a Healthy Prostate.

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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