Prostate Health
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Transcript of Prostate Health
Major Points of Emphasis
1. Anatomy Of Prostate, Location2. Effects Of Aging On The Prostate3. Prostate Health Problems4. Signs & Symptoms5. Benefits Of Prostate Screening6. Important Information To Share With Your
Doctor
Aging & Prostate Changes
Prostatitis • Inflammation of the prostate• Commonly caused by infection
What are some possible signs & symptoms?
Prostate Cancer• Cancer of the prostate• Cause is unknown• Aging is a major
risk factor
Bladder
Prostate
Share Symptoms
Ask for yearly PSA and DRE testing to be done at age 40, for high risk, or at age 50.
Available ResourcesProvide preventive health care services at low costs
Heartland Health Center•Chicago:
• Rogers Park • Lincoln Square
Uptown Clinic•ChicagoACCESS Clinic•Evanston•Chicago:
• Rogers Park
November 2010
PowerPoint Presentation by Sandra Finnigan and Fernando Velasquez
University of Illinois at Chicago Nursing Students
The collaboration between the UIC College of Nursing and the Heartland Alliance organization was made possible with funding from the Office of Refugee
Resettlement, Department of Health and Human Services provided to the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Human Services.