Prostate Cancer: Glossary
Prostate Cancer: Glossary
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Sperm: the microscopic cells produced in the testicles and transported by semen to aid in reproduction.
Stage: a labeling system indicating how far the cancer has spread, or the extent of the cancer. The stage of prostate cancer depends on the size of the cancer and whether it has spread from its original site to other parts of the body.
Systemic therapy: treatment that reaches and affects cells all over the body.
Temporary brachytherapy: a form of radiation therapy for prostate cancer during which hollow needles are placed into the prostate gland. These needles are filled with a substance that gives off radioactivity for a period of minutes. This is repeated for two to three additional treatments over a couple of days. This technique is also referred to as high-dose rate (HDR) and allows for delivery of radiation to the prostate while sparing its effect on the surrounding tissues.
Testes (testicles): a pair of rounded glands that lie in the scrotum that produce sperm for reproduction and the hormone testosterone.
Testosterone: the male sex hormone produced by the testes.
Thermotherapy: See transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT).
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP): surgical treatment for benign prostate enlargement. An instrument passed through the urethra makes cuts in the prostate to clear any blockages, but does not remove tissue.
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT): also called transurethral hyperthermia. Used to treat benign enlargement of the prostate. During this procedure, microwave energy delivers temperatures above 45 degrees C (113 degrees Fahrenheit) to the prostate by way of an antenna positioned in the prostate using a special catheter.
Transrectal ultrasonography: See ultrasound, prostate.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): surgical removal of the tissue blocking the urethra, with no external skin incision. This is the most common treatment for symptomatic benign enlargement of the prostate.
Trocar: sharp, pointed instrument used to make a puncture incision in the abdominal wall. Used for placement of cannulas.
Tumor: an abnormal mass of tissue.
Ultrasound: a test used to diagnose a wide range of diseases and conditions. High-frequency sound waves, inaudible to the human ear, are transmitted through body tissues. The echoes vary according to the tissue density. The echoes are recorded and translated into video or photographic images that are displayed on a monitor.
Prostate Cancer: Glossary
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Sildenafil: See Viagra.
Sperm: the microscopic cells produced in the testicles and transported by semen to aid in reproduction.
Stage: a labeling system indicating how far the cancer has spread, or the extent of the cancer. The stage of prostate cancer depends on the size of the cancer and whether it has spread from its original site to other parts of the body.
Systemic therapy: treatment that reaches and affects cells all over the body.
Temporary brachytherapy: a form of radiation therapy for prostate cancer during which hollow needles are placed into the prostate gland. These needles are filled with a substance that gives off radioactivity for a period of minutes. This is repeated for two to three additional treatments over a couple of days. This technique is also referred to as high-dose rate (HDR) and allows for delivery of radiation to the prostate while sparing its effect on the surrounding tissues.
Testes (testicles): a pair of rounded glands that lie in the scrotum that produce sperm for reproduction and the hormone testosterone.
Testosterone: the male sex hormone produced by the testes.
Thermotherapy: See transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT).
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP): surgical treatment for benign prostate enlargement. An instrument passed through the urethra makes cuts in the prostate to clear any blockages, but does not remove tissue.
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT): also called transurethral hyperthermia. Used to treat benign enlargement of the prostate. During this procedure, microwave energy delivers temperatures above 45 degrees C (113 degrees Fahrenheit) to the prostate by way of an antenna positioned in the prostate using a special catheter.
Transrectal ultrasonography: See ultrasound, prostate.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): surgical removal of the tissue blocking the urethra, with no external skin incision. This is the most common treatment for symptomatic benign enlargement of the prostate.
Trocar: sharp, pointed instrument used to make a puncture incision in the abdominal wall. Used for placement of cannulas.
Tumor: an abnormal mass of tissue.
Ultrasound: a test used to diagnose a wide range of diseases and conditions. High-frequency sound waves, inaudible to the human ear, are transmitted through body tissues. The echoes vary according to the tissue density. The echoes are recorded and translated into video or photographic images that are displayed on a monitor.
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