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There are two ways to decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio: one, buy a receiver with built-in decoding. These receivers will include HDMI as part of their feature sets and that could allow you to buy a less-expensive Blu-ray player.
The other way to decode these formats is to buy a more feature-laden and expensive Blu-ray player that incorporates built-in decoding. In this type of scenario you will need six RCA cables to run from the player's multichannel audio outputs into the analog multichannel inputs of your receiver or preamplifier/processor.
Most systems in today's home aren't 7.2, but there are many 5.1 or even 5.2 for those that choose to go that route.
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I'm pretty sure they knew the valor upgrade was going to have issues with it.
I think they just figured they'd deal with the problems after its implementation because the biggest problem had to do with the tuning of the next tier.
The situation of the feature itself is kind of like the LFD/LFR, which is good(in my opinion) but needs a lot of work after it to see how much the expected 'potential issues' actually cause a big problem.
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I'm a physician that bought this product to help my baby with her colic. I found this after reading some research supporting the use of Lactobacillus Reuteri for colic- and this is one of the few products i could find that has that bacteria. She went from crying 3-4 hours every evening for weeks to being a normal baby in about 4 days time of using this product. It did the job. I do caution that it can cause bloating, loose stools and stomach discomfort for a few days after starting to use it. For a baby with colic this is probably no worse than what they already have.
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The combination of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus reuteri treat vulvovaginal candidiasis. Bifidobacterium infantis helps against bloating. Bifidobacterium longum has a long list of benefits, among which is the control against overgrowth of E coli.
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I started my baby on this soon after I quit giving her breastmilk, around 6 weeks or so. I worked up to 1/4 tsp PER BOTTLE, so she got about 1 1/2 - 2 tsp of this powder per day. WOW WOW WOW! This stuff works, TOTALLY WORKS. My baby was sooo healthy, while others had the stomach flu, she would bypass it. When others had a cold, she would only get a lighter case of it. She was really healthy for a formula fed baby. I took her off it at 11 months or so, and she began to be much sicker. She started having a continous runny nose, colds, congestion, and she even had to be put in the hospital. IF ONLY I WOULD HAVE KEPT GIVING HER REUTERI POWDER< she might have bypassed all this and been healthy as she was before. Anyone who has a formula fed baby, THIS IS A MUST! It will make your baby healthy, and smooth out her digestive system. Just a little in each bottle, makes a huge difference! TRY IT YOU'LL SEE UPDATE: I had another baby, who is now 6 weeks old and had colic she would scream and fuss on and off for hours! I exclusivly pump breast milk and feed her in a bottle. So I add 1 1/2 tsp to one bottle per day or so, Its been about a week and she is getting better! Plus her goopy eye cleared up, Reuteri boosts the immune system, I look forward to giving this to my baby throughout her baby and possibly toddler years for a boosted immune system and better digestive health! It works!
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The Standard Stratocaster® Plus Top guitar delivers famous Fender tone and classic style, with the added elegance of a flame maple top on the alder body. Other features include three single-coil pickups, tinted maple neck with modern "C"-shaped profile and satin urethane back finish, rosewood or maple fingerboard with 21 medium jumbo frets and 9.5" radius, three-ply parchment pickguard and parchment control knobs, vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge and '70s-style headstock logo. Available in Tobacco Sunburst (rosewood fingerboard) and Aged Cherry Burst (maple fingerboard).
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I've had this Standard Strat Plus Top for about a week now and I can't stop looking at it! I bought the Aged Cherry Burst with the maple fretboard and the finish is just gorgeous. Plays great with my Line 6 amplifier. I bought this Strat because I want to start learning some blues and instantly fell in love with the Cherry Burst look. Can't wait to continue learning and playing on this guitar. After doing some research, this guitar is great value for the quality and I plan on jamming with this for many years to come.
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After playing acoustic exclusively for several years, I started getting the itch to play electric again. I wanted something from a well-respected manufacturer, but I'm not a wealthy person, so price was a big factor. I had always liked the look of an SG, and went to a music store to try out the least-expensive one they make. It played okay, but I was pretty disappointed with the quality of the wood and the finish. You get what you pay for though, right?
But then I turned around and saw this absolutely gorgeous Strat - cherry burst, flame maple top - for the same price as that sorry SG! The real thrill came when I played it though - the neck felt great, the fretboard was fast, the bending was effortless.
I bought the Strat, based partly on how beautiful it was, but mostly on how it felt, without ever plugging it in. Now, several weeks have gone by, I'm even more delighted with it. Between the 5-way selector switch, the dual tone controls, and the volume knob, the array of great sounds you can achieve is fantastic. Plus you get the added fun of the whammy bar!
I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with this guitar, especially at this price.
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I need to begin by saying that I avoided the Fender Strat for a long time. I just didn't prefer the shape as compared to a LP style.
But then I ordered this one, with the maple fret-board. And now I'm wrecked when it comes to playing my other guitars with rosewood-fret-boards.This neck is like glass! Very smooth and very fast! And the tones coming out of this guitar paired with a Fender Super Champ XD amp are so silky smooth and the bends are so effortless on this guitar that I can hardly pick up a different guitar.
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This is a very good sounding and good looking Stratocaster, you can play almost everything with this guitar. I have plans for one another, it will be the one with the humbucker next time. I have only done some minor adjustments to the guitar when I received it. I have no plans for swap out the pickups, they sound perfect. Thanks Fender!
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I recently received the Cherry Sunburst/Maple Fingerboard model for Christmas and couldn't be happier! The tone is absolutely wonderful when I play different types of music, from pop rock to jazz. The neck feels so good in the hand, along with the maple fingerboard, which allows for easy bends. The alternative sunburst on the body makes the guitar so attractive. All in all, I would definitely recommend this piece.
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I have owned many guitars in the 30 years that I have played. My main guitar for a long time was my 89 Strat Plus. I also had a modified MIM Tex-Mex HSS, which I loved. I got this one at a local music store, and it was hanging with all the MIA Strats. Then I saw the price, and had to check the back of the headstock. MIM? Wow! The playability is fantastic. I'm playing through a Frontman 212, (that I bought the same day), and this combination is awesome! And I have had numerous Fender tube amps. The really cool part is that I got this beautiful guitar, that plays wonderfully, a rugged amp, a Gator case and an 18' Fender cord, all for under $1000. I may get a Mustang Floor board for the effects. But this guitar is just beautiful. Get one. You won't be disappointed.
BigBillyC owns this item
Well ... this is my first Standard, and i have to say it's pretty beautiful, i chose the Tobacco Sunburst with rosewood fingerboard and it sounds very clean, easy and fun to play, the plus top make it look very nice. The pickups could be better, but they are ok for the guitar price. I recommend it.
jeffreyiguaran owns this item
This is my first Strat and I have been looking for awhile for the one that called out to me. I am an intermediate player who plays guitar for my own enjoyment, I will never be the next SRV but then again is? I have previously bought a Mexican Telecaster and was impressed with it's finish, quality, and playability and was expecting the same with a Mexican Strat. I found this on the wall at my local GC and the Plus Top Cherry Burst finish just jumped out at me. Yes it was $549.00 and I was impressed with the quality of the instrument for that price. It impressed me so much I decided to bring it home and have been playing it ever since. THIS one is not being sold or traded for anything else. Again...the High end Fenders are beautiful but they should be reserved for the top of the line players who can make them sing. I will buy another Fender...They have personality and look great..(maybe a Swirl or a Roadhouse is next) Choices, Choices.
PatrickTX owns this item
Let me start by saying I am not a professional musician, in my 30 years of playing the guitar on and off it was always a dream to own a Fender Stratocaster and now that dream has come true.. What made me choose this particular model? Well the biggest selling point was the Flame Maple Top... that just makes this guitar ooze with style and beauty. The music store I got it from didn't have one in stock at the time to try as it was just released so I bought mine sight unseen and it was a little nerve racking to spend this kind of money ( $549.99) on a guitar that you haven't even checked out (I don't make a lot of money so this was a lot for me to spend on a "hobby") but when it arrived in less than a week of ordering it I fell in love with it immediately, the feel of this was so smooth, and the neck is just amazing in both feel and comfort. The vintage tremolo (vibrato bar) is great as well, so far when I do a few dive bombs it stays relatively in tune.
For the price this Made in Mexico Stratocaster is far above most guitars.. and for someone like me who just plays for my own amusement this guitar is just perfect. you REALLY cannot go wrong with this deal. For years I have always seen the Made in Mexico Strats as a low quality "Copy" of this great instrument, but that is FAR from the truth, sure they don't use the CHOICE woods or top of the line hardware, but this is not even close to being a low quality guitar.
Now that I have your attention I must say that there were a couple SMALL issues that were easily taken care of, first the 5 way pickup selector switch didn't want to go into the bridge position easily it was like something was blocking it, and secondly there was a little fret buzz but once the store set it up she plays perfectly.. both of these "issues" are not even a problem and I lost no sleep over it.
In closing I would have to say that the guitar that I got is WELL worth the money paid!!
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Went with my buddy to a music shop to pick out a new guitar. We looked at everything from Gibsons to IBanez, and all in between. When I saw the HSS sister to this one on the wall. Tag said it was $549. I thought this was a used, but mint strat; however, the salesman said this was new and if we wanted to see a fresh sss out of the box he can grab it. So after taking him up on his offer, what came out of the box was a completely beautifully crafted MIM guitar. The only issue with it was one of the strings not settled on the saddle. quick fix after loosing the e string and resetting it. Other than that quick adjustment, this thing was flawless. the plus top has this 3d affect to it's quilting that was super sweet. the neck felt sweet with the right amount of action. Tone was spot on. perfect set up from the factory (other than the saddle/string issue). An absolute winner for the price.
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Prices are kept high because there are so many middlemen and salespeople involved.
We don't have expensive salespeople or middlemen. That's how we can afford to keep our prices so low.
Installation typically costs between $99 and $500. You'll need to take a day off of work, while the installer drills holes in your walls.
Set-up is easier than you could ever imagine. No tools needed, just adhesive pads. The unit actually talks to you while you're setting it up. One of our customers purchased a second system for his daughter's home and was "looking forward to the joy of installing it for her." Watch our easy installation video to see what he means.
Does easy set-up mean the system is flimsy or less secure? No! Quite the opposite. No wires means there's nothing for burglars to cut. Read more.
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Most wireless alarm systems have a dangerous defect—if an intruder smashes the Keypad quickly enough, the police don't get alerted. SimpliSafe has solved this problem: we took the brains of your system out of your keypad, and hid them in your Base Station.
SimpliSafe protects your home with COPS Monitoring. It was recently named Best Monitoring in the Industry according to the independent Central Station Alarm Association.
Real safety is reinforced. COPS central stations are U.L.-Listed, F.M.-Approved, and Five Diamond Certified—the highest caliber protection available. Its fortified by a nationwide network of fiber optic cables running along multiple signal carriers. You're protected even during catastrophic natural disasters. That means it's real security you can count on.
This is the most affordable and comprehensive protection possible. 24/7 professional protection is just $14.99—with a free cellular connection built-in!
Most alarm companies charge you over $30, $40 or sometimes $50 every month…for the exact same level of monitoring.
SimpliSafe protects your home with COPS Monitoring. It was recently named Best Monitoring in the Industry according to the independent Central Station Alarm Association.
Real safety is reinforced. COPS central stations are U.L.-Listed, F.M.-Approved, and Five Diamond Certified—the highest caliber protection available. Its fortified by a nationwide network of fiber optic cables running along multiple signal carriers. You're protected even during catastrophic natural disasters. That means it's real security you can count on.
This is the most affordable and comprehensive protection possible. 24/7 professional protection is just $14.99—with a free cellular connection built-in!
Most alarm companies charge you over $30, $40 or sometimes $50 every month…for the exact same level of monitoring.
SimpliSafe is the ONLY alarm company that gives you the freedom to subscribe to our monitoring service for as long as you want and cancel at any time, without any termination fees or hassles. You pay $14.99 per month and that's it.
SimpliSafe is the ONLY alarm company that gives you the freedom to subscribe to our monitoring service for as long as you want and cancel at any time, without any termination fees or hassles. You pay $14.99 per month and that's it.
Never fear a power outage or electricity failure again. SimpliSafe runs on powerful lithium batteries that last 5 years—so you stay secure when the electricity fails. Plus, the Base Station comes equipped with a built-in rechargeable backup battery, which can power your system for two full days and be recharged at any time.
"I have had my system for about 6 weeks now my wife and I love it. We just lost power for four days, I took the base to my in-laws and recharged it twice. It worked great during the power outage. I spoke to some neighbors who have also recently got alarms with other companies, they were very upset because their system died pretty quickly and were not able to recharge it."
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SimpliSafe sensors have a huge range of 400 ft., so our system is perfect for homes and businesses of any size (unless you live in the Superdome).
Some alarm companies make it almost impossible to personalize your alarm for your home. Every SimpliSafe alarm system is 100% customizable to meet your home's unique needs. Our systems support up to 41 sensors—you can add more at any time via our online security shop or with a quick call to our friendly support team.
SimpliSafe uses more precise motion sensors to ensure your pets won't trigger your alarms. Simply place your motion sensors where your pets can't fiddle with them, and your cats or dogs can comfortably play at home without triggering an alarm.
Normally, the Motion Sensor looks straight out and down towards the ground. If your pet is triggering the sensor, just place it about 4-5 feet above ground level, and turn it upside down! This way, your pet can't trigger it, but an intruder will!
All SimpliSafe Equipment will fit a new home quickly and easily. Moving to a larger place? No problem. Order extra sensors anytime
We include extra 3M command strips in every box, making it easy for you to move sensors to a new home. These adhesive strips are super strong, but are also engineered to pull off cleanly without damaging your walls.
CNET calls SimpliSafe "better, smarter home security...you'll have a hard time finding a better option at a better price." Here's why:
We protect your home 24 hours a day with a state-of-the-art security system, professional alarm monitoring, and instant police dispatch. Your security system is so effective that actual Wisconsin police uses it to catch criminals. We use COPS monitoring—winner of CSAA's Best-in-Industry Monitoring.
...and it's only 14.99/month Compare that to the $50/month most other companies charge. That adds up to savings of over $500 every year.
Most alarm companies have an automatic renewal clause in their monitoring and service contract (and use teeny tiny font). This means that your contract will be renewed for anywhere from 12 months to three years, unless you cancel by mail within 30 days fo the end of your contract. Many of the nationwide and local alarm companies use this tactic. Cancelling early usually involves a penalty of 75% to 100% of the value of the contract.
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Surviving Childbirth, But Enduring Chronic Ill-Health
Maternal mortality statistics are indicative of the overall state of maternal health for a particular population. But they are only the tip of the iceberg. For every woman who dies, some twenty others face serious or long-lasting consequences. Women who survive severe, life-threatening complications often require lengthy recovery times and may face long-term physical, psychological, social and economic consequences. The chronic ill-health of a mother puts surviving children, who depend on their mothers for food, care and emotional support, at great risk.
Obstetric fistula is one of the most devastating complications of childbearing, but there are many others. These may include anaemia, infertility, damaged pelvic structure, chronic infection, depression and impaired productivity. These problems, in turn, may lead to others, including marital problems, household dissolution, social isolation, shortened life spans and suicide. Costs of medical care and lost productivity may drive women and their families into poverty.
Though political instability, violence and chaos surround them, surgeons and backup teams dedicated to ending the misery of obstetric fistula continue their work in Somalia. Read more
The hidden problem of uterine prolapse
Sometimes called a 'fallen womb', uterine prolapse is a debilitating condition in which the supporting pelvic structure of muscles, tissue, and ligaments gives way, and the uterus drops into or even out of the vagina. This can limit a woman's mobility, making it impossible for her to perform routine household chores or have sex. The condition is often accompanied by chronic back pains and urinary incontinence. Many women who suffer from it are abandoned by their husbands and end up as social outcasts in their own communities.
Uterine prolapse can be triggered by difficult, prolonged labour, frequent pregnancies, inadequate obstetric care, and carrying heavy weights. In Nepal, where fertility is high and women carry heavy loads on their backs, one out of ten women are estimated to suffer from the condition. A UNFPA-supported programme in Nepal is working to bring attention to this issue and supporting health camps in six of of its most remote districts to treat it and other reproductive health problems. In less severe cases, a rubber ring, or pessary, can be inserted to stabilize the womb. For more severe cases surgery is required.
The pain of perinatal depression
Depression is one of the most prevalent complications of pregnancy and childbirth. About 10 to 15 per cent of women in developed countries, and an even higher percentage in developing countries, experience serious depression during pregnancy of after childbirth.
Perinatal depression is a severe disorder, which needs appropriate treatment and care. It differs from postpartum blues, which are experienced by nearly half of women following childbirth, but which spontaneously disappear, usually within a few days. Perinatal depression is associated with maternal physical morbidity, substance abuse and suicide. Gender-based violence can be a cause of depression and can also increase a woman's risk of it.
The consequences of maternal depression on the child can be severe as well, including premature delivery, low birth weight, malnutrition, poor growth and stunted emotional, cognitive and behavioural development.
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Most men have time to learn about all the options for treating their prostate cancer. You have time to talk with your family and to discuss your options with your doctor or nurse. This guide can help you think about what is best for you—now and in the future.
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This guide can help you work with your doctor to treat localized prostate cancer. The information comes from a government-funded review of research about treatments for localized prostate cancer. It covers research about four common prostate cancer treatments and their side effects.
Watchful waiting — carefully watching the cancer over time with regular checkups.
Prostate surgery — also called radical prostatectomy (PRAHS-tah-TEK-toe-mee).
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This guide does not cover how to prevent prostate cancer. It also does not talk about other treatments, like ultrasound treatment, cryotherapy (freezing treatment), laparoscopic surgery (also called bandaid or keyhole surgery), or robotic surgery. These are newer treatments. There isn't enough research yet to tell us how well they work compared with other treatments. This guide also does not cover herbal products (like green tea) or vitamins and minerals (like selenium). It does not include treatments, like chemotherapy, for prostate cancer that has already spread outside the prostate gland.
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Fast Facts on Treatments for Prostate Cancer
- About 9 out of 10 men with prostate cancer have cancer that has not spread outside the prostate gland. That means it is localized prostate cancer.
- Most men with localized prostate cancer survive their cancer. This is true with watchful waiting or any active treatment.
- Research can't tell us yet which option is best for localized prostate cancer. Each man will have to decide based on what he thinks about the benefits and risks.
- Men who have prostate surgery are more likely to survive their cancer than men who use watchful waiting.
- Prostate cancer treatments can cause long-lasting sexual, urinary, and bowel problems.
- Hospitals and surgeons that do more prostate surgeries have better results.
Learning About Prostate Cancer
How Is Prostate Cancer Found?
Most men with localized prostate cancer have few or no symptoms at all. These cancers are usually found during a routine exam or through screening tests. The most common tests are a digital rectal exam and a blood test called PSA (prostate specific antigen).
Digital Rectal Exam
The prostate is a gland about the size of a walnut. It is found only in men. It makes and stores the liquid that carries sperm. The prostate is located near the bladder and rectum (the last part of the bowel before the anus). It is just below the bladder and surrounds the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder).
The doctor or nurse feels the prostate gland through the rectum with a finger. This is done to check the shape of the prostate and to check for hard spots.
PSA Blood Test
PSA is a protein made by the prostate gland. A blood test tells how much PSA is in the blood. Many men with prostate cancer have PSA levels that are higher than normal or have increased over time.
When a digital rectal exam or PSA blood test is not normal, more testing may be done. This might include a biopsy of the prostate.
A biopsy is when the doctor takes out tiny pieces of the prostate gland with a needle. The pieces are examined under a microscope to look for cancer cells. If the biopsy shows prostate cancer, the lab gives it a Gleason score.
Gleason scores range from 2 to 10. They give an idea of how fast the cancer may grow. A lower Gleason score (2 to 5) means the cancer is slower to grow. A higher score (8 to 10) means the cancer is more "aggressive" and more likely to spread. Most men with prostate cancer have a score in the middle (6 to 7).
Surviving prostate cancer is more likely with lower Gleason scores. This is true with any prostate cancer treatment or watchful waiting.
The charts below show that surviving prostate cancer is more likely with lower Gleason scores. "Age" means the age when the cancer was found. The men in this research study used watchful waiting or hormone treatment. Keep in mind that some men who survived prostate cancer died of other causes.
Thinking About Your Options
Research Takes Time
This guide focuses on the long-term results of treatments. There isn't research yet that compares the effects over time of all four treatments. But there is research that compares a few of the treatments to each other. Some treatments have been compared after 10 years and others after 5 years.
Most of the research so far started before PSA testing was common. Today, PSA testing is widely used. It helps find the cancers earlier and when they are smaller. Research today includes men whose prostate cancers are found by PSA testing. Not enough time has passed to know the long-term results of this research.
Options for localized prostate cancer include watchful waiting, prostate surgery, radiation, and hormone treatment. Deciding can be a challenge because there is a lot to think about. Research can't tell us which option is best. All the active treatments can have long-lasting side effects. Many prostate cancers grow slowly over a lifetime. That means men can take time to learn about the cancer, the options, and the side effects.
The first thing to think about is whether to wait and watch the cancer or treat it right away. Options might be different based on your overall health and lab results.
What was your Gleason score at the time the cancer was found?
A lower Gleason score means the cancer usually grows slowly.
Tumors with higher Gleason scores (8 to 10) are called aggressive. They are very likely to grow and spread outside the prostate gland within 5 years. Men who have a higher Gleason score may think they need to get an active treatment. But research can't tell us if watchful waiting or an active treatment is better for men with higher Gleason scores.
How will your age or other health problems affect your treatment choices?
Age and some health problems can make surgery more risky. If you have serious heart or lung problems, your doctor may talk to you about other options. If you have had radiation before, you may not be able to have radiation for prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about your options.
Watchful Waiting
Watchful waiting (also called active surveillance or expectant management) means seeing what happens with the cancer over time.
Watchful waiting is not the same as doing nothing. It means that you keep a careful watch on the cancer with regular checkups. When you visit your doctor or nurse, you might get a digital rectal exam, a PSA blood test, an ultrasound, or a biopsy to see if the cancer has grown.
How will watching and waiting affect your sense of well-being?
With watchful waiting, your cancer is not taken out or destroyed. You and your doctor will be checking for changes over time. The cancer may not spread. But if it does, your doctor will talk with you about your options for active treatment.
What about the side effects?
The main benefit of watchful waiting is that you can avoid the side effects of active treatment, like erectile dysfunction (ED) and urinary problems. Keep in mind that men who use watchful waiting may also get these problems. They can be caused by other health issues or medicines.
You and your doctor may decide on an active treatment instead of watchful waiting. If so, think about which one would be best for you. The main benefit with an active treatment is that there is a higher chance that the cancer can be taken out or destroyed. The trade-off is that all active treatments can cause side effects. Some side effects can be long-lasting.
Prostate Surgery
Prostate surgery (also called radical prostatectomy) is an operation to take out the prostate gland and the cancer inside the gland. The urethra (tube that carries urine) is surrounded by the prostate gland, so part of it has to be removed as well. The remaining urethra is reattached to the bladder. Other tissues around the prostate gland, like lymph nodes, may also be removed and checked for cancer.
Nerves that are needed for a man to get an erection are next to the prostate gland. These nerves can be damaged during surgery, which causes problems in keeping an erection. If the cancer has not spread near the nerves, they can be left alone and not taken out.
There is more research about prostate surgery than other active treatments.
How does prostate surgery compare with watchful waiting?
In general, men who have prostate surgery are in good health and are younger than men who use watchful waiting or other active treatments. The risks from prostate surgery increase as you get older. Up to 10 out of 100 men 65 years and older have heart and lung problems after surgery.
Men who have prostate surgery are more likely to survive their prostate cancer than men who follow watchful waiting. One research study that compared prostate surgery with watchful waiting found:
- 90 out of 100 men who had prostate surgery survived their cancer for at least 10 years.
- 85 out of 100 men who used watchful waiting survived their cancer for at least 10 years.
This research study started before PSA testing was common.
What about combining hormone treatment with prostate surgery?
Research tells us that using hormone treatment before prostate surgery does not work better than having prostate surgery without the hormone treatment. Hormone treatment used before surgery does not help men live longer and does not stop the cancer from coming back.
More experience means better results
Men who have prostate surgery from a surgeon and a hospital with more experience have fewer problems from the surgery.
- Men treated by surgeons who do more than 10 prostate surgeries a year have a lower chance of long-lasting side effects. They have fewer problems, like dribbling or leaking urine, than men treated by surgeons who do less.
- Men treated in hospitals that do more than 43 prostate surgeries a year have fewer problems from the surgery. They are less likely to have bleeding or heart and lung problems.
Radiation kills the cancer cells. The goal is to target the cancer and avoid hurting normal parts of the body. Radiation can be given in two ways—external beam radiation or brachytherapy. Sometimes the two kinds of radiation are used together.
External beam radiation uses radiation from a machine to target the prostate gland. This kind of radiation takes place in a hospital or clinic. The radiation is given a few minutes a day for about 6 to 8 weeks.
Brachytherapy (also called radiation "seeding") uses a needle to put small seeds of radiation into the cancer inside the prostate gland. This usually requires a trip to the hospital or clinic. The seeds inside the prostate gland slowly release radiation over time.
What do we know about radiation?
- Men who get higher amounts of radiation are less likely to have their prostate cancer come back than men who get lower amounts of radiation.
- Men who get higher amounts of external beam radiation are more likely to have diarrhea and rectal pain.
- Research can't tell us if men who get higher amounts of radiation live longer.
- Research can't tell us if external beam radiation or seeding works better for localized prostate cancer.
How does radiation compare with other options?
Research can't tell us if men who have radiation live as long as men who use watchful waiting or have prostate surgery.
Hormone Treatment
Testosterone is a hormone made by the body. It causes prostate cancer cells to grow. Hormone treatment lowers or blocks the body's testosterone. This helps to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
What do we know about hormone treatments?
Hormone treatments come in shots or pills. Most of the research about hormone medicines is on these drugs—leuprolide (Lupron®, Viadur®, Eligard®), goserelin (Zoladex®), flutamide (Eulexin®), and bicalutamide (Casodex®). Hormone medicines are often combined with prostate surgery or radiation. Hormone treatment can also be used by itself.
Most of the research is about combining hormone medicines with other types of prostate cancer treatments. There is less research about using hormone medicines on their own.
Bicalutamide (Casodex®) is a pill that does not work for localized prostate cancer. This is true whether it is used by itself, with prostate surgery, or with external beam radiation.
Research can't tell us if using other hormone treatments on their own can stop localized prostate cancer from spreading.
What about combining hormone treatment with radiation?
Men who combine hormone medicines with external beam radiation are more likely to survive their prostate cancer than men who get only radiation. One research study that compared radiation with and without hormone treatment found:
- 100 out of 100 men who combined hormone treatment along with external beam radiation survived their prostate cancer for at least 5 years.
- 94 out of 100 men who had only external beam radiation survived their prostate cancer for at least 5 years.
This research study can't tell us if combining hormone treatment with external beam radiation cures the cancer. Longer research studies are needed to see all the effects of the treatments.
Side Effects of Treatment
All prostate cancer treatments can cause side effects. The most common side effects are sexual, urinary, and bowel problems. Some of these problems happen soon after treatment and others develop over time. Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any of these side effects. There may be a way to help.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) means not being able to keep an erection for intercourse. ED is the most common long-lasting side effect. It can happen with any treatment.
Urinary problems are another long-lasting side effect. This can mean leaking or dribbling urine. It can also mean sometimes not being able to hold your urine at all. Urinary problems are more common after surgery than with other treatments.
Bowel problems can also be a long-lasting side effect. This can mean sometimes having "bowel urgency" (needing to have a bowel movement right away and not being able to wait). Long-lasting bowel problems are more common after external beam radiation or hormone treatment than after prostate surgery or with watchful waiting.
Hormone treatments can have other side effects. They can cause hot flashes, breast swelling, and loss of sex drive. They can also cause tiredness, depression, and memory problems. Hormone treatments can weaken bones and raise the chance they will break.
- 57 out of 100 men who take hormone medicines have hot flashes (sudden feeling of warmth and sweating).
- 25 out of 100 men who take hormone medicines have breast swelling.
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|Erectile Dysfunction
(no erections at all)
|Urinary problems
(leaking urine)
|Bowel Problems
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor
How aggressive is my cancer? What is the Gleason score of my prostate tumor? What are the results of my PSA and other tests?
How much time do I have to decide on an option?
Do my other health problems make any one option better for me?
Who else should I talk to about watchful waiting? Prostate surgery? Radiation? Hormone treatment?
What are my risks with this option?
What is the chance that my cancer will come back after treatment?
Which option will give me the least problems with erections? Leaking urine? Bowel urgency?
What is the chance I will be able to have a sex life after treatment?
How many treatments do you do a year?
Is there help for any side effects I might have?
What kind of followup care will I get?
Questions for You to Think About
What other information do I need to decide?
Will joining a support group help me with my decision?
Will I be okay with waiting and knowing there's a chance the cancer might grow?
How will my decision affect my relationships?
What side effects can I live with?
How will the side effects affect my sex life?
Will I be okay if I never have an erection after treatment for prostate cancer?
How much time, money, and support do I need for the option I choose?
The information in this guide comes from a detailed review of research reports. The review is called Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer (2008) and was written by the Minnesota Evidence-based Practice Center.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) created the Eisenberg Center at Oregon Health & Science University to make research helpful for consumers. This guide was prepared by Sandra Robinson, M.S.P.H., Monica Goei, M.D., Martha Schechtel, R.N., Erin Davis, B.A., Valerie King, M.D., and David Hickam, M.D., of the Eisenberg Center. Men with prostate cancer helped them write this guide.
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For more information about screening for prostate cancer, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site: www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/publications/decisionguide
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Latest update : 2010-10-18
The Roma's return
France has faced a large amount of criticism from its European neighbours over its treatment of Roma people. Since the start of the year more than 8,000 have been deported. Once they land in Romania, many Roma immediately set about trying to get back to France.