1.   Although the operation leaves many men impotent and incontinent, surgeons argue that removing the cancerous gland saves lives.

2.   After learning his options, Valle elected to have the cancerous gland surgically removed.

3.   But if a surgeon believes the cancer may have spread into surrounding tissue, one or two bundles may be removed along with the cancerous gland.

4.   The German-born consort has been ailing since he was treated with radiation following the removal of a cancerous gland almost four years ago.