Cutting edge technology helping prostate cancer treatment

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Kansas City Urology Expert prostate cancer
diagnosis and treatment
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In the sick room, ten cents' worth of human
understanding equals ten dollars' worth of
medical science Martin H. Fischer
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WHAT IS IT?Prostate Cancer is a type of cancer
that is formed in the tissues of the prostate
gland of the male reproductive system below the
bladder. Prostate cancer usually occurs in
adults. At Kansas City Urology Care, experts who
are specialized and experienced handle urology
care with state of the art equipment.
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SYMPTOMS TO LOOK OUT FORIts estimated about a
third of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer
had one or more similar symptoms given below

• Frequent urination
• Increased urination at night
• Blood in the urine
• Painful urination

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AREA IT AFFECTS Prostate cancer is linked to
urinary dysfunction as the prostate gland
surrounds the prostatic urethra. Hence any
changes that happen within the gland tends to
affect urinary function directly. Finding cancer
in the early stages can help in a big way during
treatment.
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CAUSES

• Genetics can have a big role to play in the
  impending risk of someone developing prostate
  cancer. A man born in a family that has a
  history of prostate cancer has twice the risk of
  developing prostate cancer
• African Americans are at greater risk of being
  diagnosed
• Dietary factors have also been associated with
  prostate cancer but no conclusive evidence has
  been found relating prostate cancer and diet
  practices

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There are many ways to approach prostate cancer
treatment based on early/late stages of the
cancer.

• THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF TREATING PROSTATE CANCER
• Active Surveillance/monitoring
• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Brachytherapy
• Hormone therapy
• Chemotherapy

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Experts at Kansas City Urology with their vast
healthcare experience and genuine concern for
patients make sure the process of treatment and
recovery is as smooth as possible. Contact
Kansas City Urology Care 10701 Nall Avenue,
Suite 100, Overland Park, Kansas, USA -66211  
Phone [phone] Website
www.kcurology.com