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A type of inflammation of the prostate not due to bacterial infection and in which there are no objective findings, such as the presence of infection-fighting cells, in the urine of men who suffer fro

An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels for anything that is not normal.

An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels for anything that is not normal.

An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels for anything that is not normal.

An informal term for a digital rectal exam (DRE) done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum.

Radiation focused from a source outside the body on the affected area (for example, the cancer) within the body, much like getting a diagnostic x-ray, but for a longer period of time.

Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material directly in or near the target, which is often a tumor.

A drug that blocks the action of androgens (male sex hormones). Antiandrogens are sometimes used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Affecting both sides. For example, bilateral arthritis affects joints on both the left and right sides of the body.

The coagulation (clotting) of tissue using a laser which produces light in the visible green wavelength that is selectively absorbed by hemoglobin, the pigment in red blood cells, in order to seal off