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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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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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