Tens of thousands of additional men suffer from the burden of painful metastatic prostate cancer, which can lead to bone fractures, the inability to urinate, spinal cord compression and renal failure.
Read MoreA survivor at heart, Bret Hart has announced his diagnosis and fight against prostate cancer today.
Read MoreObesity, the condition of being considerably overweight, has been shown to be linked to the development of certain cancers.
Read MoreWe are always looking for the best foods for our health, and although there are foods that are generally beneficial to our bodies – certain foods are just better for certain things. Let’s take a look at the best foods for men and a healthy prostate:
Read MoreResearchers in Norway found that there is a lower risk of prostate cancer among men who drink boiled coffee. The study was published in the British Journal of Cancer. The lead author was Dr. Aage Tverdal who is with the Department of Pharmacoepidemiology at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
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A new study suggests that men with localized prostate cancer living in more highly populated areas are more likely to be treated with surgery or radiation compared to men residing in less populated areas. The study was published in the journal Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases.
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 MoreMany doctors will agree that the most crucial part of the patient interview is obtaining a thorough history which includes a family history. You’ve heard the saying, ‘the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.’ Typically we hear this in relation to different personality traits which might be similar to our parents, grandparents, or other distant family members. But what if we apply this analogy to genetics and inherited disease as well.
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.
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