Dr. David Samadi gives his expert commentary on a recent study finding significant differences in radiation and surgical treatment for prostate cancer among white and black men, with most facilities favoring white men.
Read MoreDr David Samadi provides his expert opinion on a recent study regarding whether active surveillance for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer can be safely used as a means of overseeing the disease without over treating it.
Read MoreBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common disorders affecting men as they grow older. When that happens, he may also face the decision if he wants to hassle with the side effects of an enlarged prostate or make the decision of choosing a surgery option to eliminate them and possible serious medical complications.
Read MoreYou would think we would have gotten further down the road towards identifying specific inherited genes associated with prostate cancer, but the ugly truth is we're often uncertain about what to look for, let alone test for.
Read MoreBRCA genes produce tumor-suppressor proteins. Everything else being equal, these proteins will help repair damaged DNA and so ensure that cells’ genetic material remains stable. The genes are prone to mutation, however, and when that happens, DNA materials might not get repaired. This often leads to cancer.
Read MoreProstate cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death in men. It occurs more frequently in the developed world but is the most common cancer in men in 84 countries.
Read MoreGreen tea (Camillia sinesis) is a potent antioxidant and an important tool in the search for prostate health.
Read MoreIt may be time for men to consider switching to Italian-style coffee as a means of reducing their risk of prostate cancer.
Read MoreThe side effects of beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer are legendary. A whole suite of urinary, fatigue and sexual problems await men during the course of their treatment. Up until recently, most care givers and patients just viewed this as the cost of doing business with radiation therapy. Lately, however, more study and research is being thrown at maintaining patients’ quality of life during radiation treatment, and the new science has found an ally in the ancient discipline of yoga.
Read MoreIn guidelines newly proposed by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, younger men are being encouraged to talk with their doctor about prostate cancer screening. This is an abrupt turnaround from the group, which just five years ago opposed screening for men in this age group.
Read MoreThere will be many concerns a man will have after prostate cancer. One of them will be the concern of having to deal with urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence or the loss of the ability to control urination is considered common after the removal of the prostate. The possibility of urinary incontinence should be discussed with all men who will be undergoing surgery for the removal of the prostate gland helping them to know what to expect.
Read MoreAs men become more educated about screenings, and as the number of options for treatment increase, the words “you have prostate cancer” are becoming less and less of a death sentence. But up until very recently, the words “your cancer has metastasized” were as dire a pronouncement as there was.
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