madman
Super Moderator
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or simply an enlargement of the prostate gland, is a condition that is common in men as they age and can oftentimes cause confusion when it comes to the diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer. For example, BPH can cause a higher PSA which is often mistaken as a sign of more serious cancer if a physician uses older staging guidelines. Here, Alex asks medical oncologist Mark Scholz, MD, about BPH, its potential side effects, and what patients need to know about how it can potentially confuse the diagnosis or staging of prostate cancer.
0:05 What is BPH? How does it cause confusion in the world of prostate cancer?
1:42 What is a "normal-sized" prostate, and what is considered enlarged?
2:42 What causes prostate enlargement?
3:24 Are the symptoms that are often associated with prostate cancer (urinary issues, etc.) actually BPH symptoms?
4:51 What happens to the urethra when a prostate is enlarged?
7:06 Can BPH cause sexual dysfunction?
7:45 Is blood in the urine a potential sign of BPH?
