Prostate Mysteries Explored by A. Katz

On Sept. 29, 2009 OneWorld presented a community education on Prostate Health.  Drs. John Colberg, M.D., Assoc Prof of Surgery, Section of Urology & Wm Kevin Kelly, D.O., Assoc Prof of Medical Oncology, Yale School of Medicine & Cancer Center spent two hours in the Citizen’s TV studio answering questions from community residents and yours truly about Prostate Health.  The questions covered a wide range of issues related to the prostate, its functions and the most common problems. We covered:

A definition of the Prostate Gland

• Walnut-sized gland

• Surrounds the urethra

• Lies at the base of the bladder

• Secretes 25% of the seminal fluid during ejaculation

• Diseases of the Prostate Gland

Prostatitis -Inflammation or infection

• BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

– Non-malignant enlargement of the prostate gland

• Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Risks

• Race

– African American men risk of prostate cancer and of dying from prostate cancer is 8-10 X greater than Caucasian male

– American Indians, Hispanics & Asians at a relatively low risk

• Age – 60+% occur over age 60

• Family history (a father or brother incr. risk)

• Possibly diet with foods high in animal fats increase risk for prostate cancer

Screening Guidelines for the Early Detection of Prostate Cancer (American Cancer Society)

DVD copies of the resulting program is available from OneWorld Progressive Institute, Inc.  You may place an order for a copy through our store on the web site at: www.oneworldpi.org

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