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The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Adolescence star's in-flight medical emergency: ‘It was very scary'
Adolescence star Stephen Graham has revealed he experienced a medical emergency on a flight to the US, where he urinated blood in the plane's bathroom. The actor had previously undergone a procedure to enlarge his prostate, which he believed caused the issue during the flight. He said he began having 'a slight panic attack' and said 'it was very scary'. A doctor and a surgeon, who happened to be on the same flight, assisted Graham by sterilising a lounge area and using a catheter from the plane's emergency medical kit to resolve the problem. He was told the issue had been caused by a clot that had got stuck behind his urethra. The operation gave him instant relief, he said.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I wasn't told my prostate pills would make me impotent. So many people are on them - shouldn't we be warned? DR SCURR's answer all men must read
Some years ago I was prescribed the drugs tambulosin and finasteride for an enlarged prostate. But I was never warned that they might make me impotent, which they have. Should I have been told? N. Palmer, Broadwell, Glos.
Washington Post
19-05-2025
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- Washington Post
Questions about prostates you were too embarrassed to ask
Well+Being Questions about prostates you were too embarrassed to ask May 19, 2025 | 8:56 PM GMT With former president Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis in the news, Dr. Trisha Pasricha has some facts about the organ and when to see your doctor about it.
CBS News
14-05-2025
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- CBS News
What is a small nodule? New Jersey doctor explains why Biden was evaluated after prostate discovery.
Doctor explains what is a "small nodule," Biden evaluated after discovered on prostate Doctor explains what is a "small nodule," Biden evaluated after discovered on prostate Doctor explains what is a "small nodule," Biden evaluated after discovered on prostate Former President Joe Biden reportedly spent last Friday at a hospital in Philadelphia after a "small nodule" was discovered on his prostate. Further testing is underway to determine if the nodule is cancerous. "When you feel a little discrete bump on the prostate, that's what a nodule is," said Dr. Rajen Butani. Butani, a urologist with Virtua Health, is not treating Biden. But he said when nodules are found during routine exams, further testing usually includes a PSA blood test and probably MRI scans. "Based upon those additional studies, you can determine your level of suspicion whether or not you want to or need to do a biopsy," said Butani. A biopsy, where tissue samples are taken, ultimately determines if there's prostate cancer or if the nodule is benign. Dr. Butani said prostate issues are common in older men. The former president is 82. His prostate exam reportedly happened in Philadelphia, but it's unclear where. Also, it's unknown if the additional testing is complete and the results. "So it all depends ultimately when you get the diagnosis," said Butani. Dr. Butani said if the nodule is cancerous, treatment options, surgery or radiation, depend on how advanced the cancer is. "In instances where the prostate cancer is localized, men can sometimes just watch that cancer, depending on the stage of grade, the volume of that cancer, also the age of the individual," he said. When found early, prostate cancer is very manageable. Former President Biden was treated for skin cancer two years ago. That's the most common cancer in men, followed by prostate cancer.
South China Morning Post
13-05-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Nodule found in Joe Biden's prostate during routine medical exam
A small nodule was found in the prostate of former US president Joe Biden during a routine physical exam, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. A short statement said the finding 'necessitated further evaluation', but it was not clear whether that had already taken place or the outcome of the examination. The detection of nodules in the prostate generally requires a further exam by a urologist to rule out prostate cancer. These kinds of abnormal growths can be caused by cancer or by less serious conditions, including inflammation or an enlarged prostate. Biden is 82. His age and concerns about his health were cited by Democratic leaders who pressed him to abandon his re-election bid in 2024 following a disastrous debate performance last June. 03:29 Biden re-emerges to slam Trump for taking 'a hatchet' to Social Security Biden re-emerges to slam Trump for taking 'a hatchet' to Social Security But as recently as last week, Biden rejected concerns about his age, saying the broader party did not buy into that, and instead blaming the Democratic leadership and 'significant contributors'.
