California Governor Jerry Brown has been diagnosed with early prostate cancer and will continue to remain in the office during the four-week period as he undergoes treatment.
Prostate Cancer | Cancer of Prostate - Incidence, Prevention, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
This cancer affects men over the age of 50 years and screening with rectal examination and PSA can help both in early detection and effective treatment
This cancer affects men over the age of 50 years and screening with rectal examination and PSA can help both in early detection and effective treatment
"The three-term governor's 'prognosis is excellent, and there are not expected to be any significant side effects'", University of California, San Francisco oncologist Eric Small, who is Brown's oncologist, said in the statement.
Brown's spokesman Gil Duran declined to comment further, the report added.
Prostate Biopsy-Preparations-Risks-Complications-Procedure-FAQ
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about prostate gland
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about prostate gland
Prostate Cancer Screening
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test and Digital Rectal Examination are two tests that allow detection of prostate cancer at early stages.
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test and Digital Rectal Examination are two tests that allow detection of prostate cancer at early stages.
Prostate Cancer: Treatment Options - Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Hormone Therapy
Treatment options of prostate cancer includes waiting, surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, cryosurgery or biologic therapy.
Treatment options of prostate cancer includes waiting, surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, cryosurgery or biologic therapy.
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