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Not cancerous: does not spread to other parts of the body.
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A non-cancerous condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue may push against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH.
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Treatment with substances called biological response modifiers that can stimulate the immune system to fight disease more effectively. Also called immunotherapy.
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The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for cancer cells.
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The hollow organ that stores urine.
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Pictures of the bones that can show areas of rapid growth that may be a sign of cancer. To create these pictures, a radioactive substance is injected into the bloodstream. The substance collects in any areas of rapid growth. A scanner can pinpoint these areas.
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The implantation of radioactive seeds or pellets which emit low energy radiation in order to kill surrounding tissue.
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