Hepatitis C is treated with antiviral medicines. In many cases, the medicines can cure hepatitis C.

To test for hepatitis C, a sample of your blood is taken. The blood is sent to a lab. It may take several days to get your test results.

Staging of cancer is a way of noting how big the cancer is and if it has spread. The stage is important in helping to decide on treatment choices.

The prostate gland is part of the reproductive system for people who are assigned male at birth. Here are images of and details about the prostate gland.

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Here are some things to think about if you're deciding whether to get prostate cancer screening.

Read on to learn about grading of prostate cancer. Low-grade cancers are more similar to normal tissue. High-grade cancers differ from normal tissue in the way cells are organized, and in cell size and shape. The higher the grade, the faster the cancer is likely to be growing.

Screening for prostate cancer can help check if you have cancer. Screening tests often include a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Talk with your healthcare provider about the pros and cons of regular screening starting at age 50 or earlier if you are at higher risk.

Radiation therapy can be used to kill cancer cells. With interstitial brachytherapy for prostate cancer, the radiation source is put right into the prostate gland.

Here are some tips to help you cope during and after treatment for prostate cancer.