Hepatitis C: Preventing the Spread

The spread of the hepatitis C virus can be prevented. Hepatitis C is passed through blood. If you're infected with the virus, don't let other people come in contact with your blood. You can keep the people around you safe with a little extra care.

How Hepatitis C is Diagnosed

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.

Prostate Cancer: Staging

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.

Prostate Anatomy

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.

Prostate Cancer: Grading

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.