A new study backed by Cancer Research UK will look into the health benefits of exercise for men with prostate cancer. It is a known fact that exercise keeps our bodies healthy, but the affect it has on prostate cancer has not been researched.
Read MoreDr. David Samadi is a world renowned prostate cancer surgeon and urologic oncologist in New York. He specializes in the treatment of prostate cancer, as well as other prostate conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Dr. Samadi supports new data from MDxHealth suggesting that the diagnostic test, ConfirmMDx, is useful for helping to diagnose or rule out prostate cancer.
Read MoreIf you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a doctor will combine the results of their digital rectal exam (DRE), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and Gleason score from their biopsy to determine whether their cancer has a chance of spreading (metastasizing) beyond the prostate gland. The compiled data is then used to determine if an imaging test is required to search for any potential spread of prostate cancer.
Read MoreWhat is HIFU? HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. It delivers high frequency sound waves which creates heat to specific areas of the prostate to kill the cancer cells. A trans-rectal probe is inserted into your rectum to reach the prostate and more accurately target the prostate cancer with the strong beams.
Read MoreThe most common prostate issues include prostate cancer, enlarged prostate due to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), or prostatitis. The best way to prevent prostate problems is by living a healthy lifestyle. There are also many natural ways to promote better prostate health even if you already have symptoms or a diagnosis. If you are already experiencing prostate troubles, these natural changes can help keep these conditions from getting worse, help relieve symptoms, and even help cure them.
Read MoreErectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve and/or sustain an erection adequate for sexual intercourse. A concern for many men with a diagnosis of prostate cancer is whether or not they will still be as sexually functional as they were prior to having received treatment. It can be both physically and emotionally taxing to cope with. It’s important to understand that prostate cancer is not the direct cause for erectile dysfunction, although certain treatments for the disease can directly cause the condition.
Read MoreResearchers claim that while an orgasm provides pleasure during sex, it may also reduce the risk for prostate cancer. It also provides a number of health benefits such as a boost in your immunity, better sleep, and can even protect against heart disease.
Read MoreOne in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. This means, you or someone you know will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point during your life. Many people can find it confusing to sift through all the information out there, or perhaps don’t know where to start. Here is a guide to the different stages of prostate cancer and what they mean. Hopefully this will help those looking for clearer information learn more about prostate cancer.
Read MoreCranberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries. Cranberries also helps bladder health by preventing bacteria from attaching to urinary tract walls. High in vitamin C and antioxidants. Vitamin C may help ease BPH symptoms by promoting urination and reducing swelling. Antioxidants prevent damage from free radicals – molecules that attack healthy cells and can contribute to cancer risk
Read MoreResearch suggests that having high levels of stress may increase a man’s risk of prostate cancer death. This includes men with advanced prostate cancer and localized prostate cancer.
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Read MoreThere has been controversy over PSA screening for a number of years. The evidence began piling up about a decade ago that the PSA test leads to overdiagnosis and overtreatment. It is true that an elevated PSA may indicate prostate cancer. However, the PSA is not specific for prostate cancer and could also indicate other prostate related conditions. Many argue that prostate cancers are so slow growing that they may never even put a man’s health or life at risk, and that many men with prostate cancer will die with it, not of it.
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