Researchers 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 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 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 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 MoreNew imaging technologies involving MRI are emerging that are helping urologists more accurately target prostate cancer lesions in men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Over the past couple of years MRIs have become more refined, allowing for more accurate diagnoses of malignant tumors. Now, MRI is able to be fused with other new devices with real-time imaging produced by ultrasound. As a result, doctors are able to perform a biopsy with direct guidance of the needle to the suspicious lesion. The procedure is called a fusion biopsy.
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 MoreA new genetic test has recently become available called Oncotype DX. The test is made by Genomic Health and will now be available at Dr. Samadi's Prostate Cancer Center in New York City. What is Oncotype DX?
Read MoreWhat is Cyberknife? Cyberknife is a form of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and robotic-assisted radiosurgery (not actual surgery) that utilizes a computerized robot to automatically deliver high doses of radiation to the prostate gland. Fiducials are implanted into the body so that the Cyberknife machine can adjust to movement during each treatment.
Read MoreProstate cancer is the most common cancer in men. So far, the only tools available to detect and diagnose prostate cancer include: the PSA test and the transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy. Every year, about 20 million PSA tests are performed and about 1.2 million men undergo a biopsy. Traditional techniques such as the TRUS biopsy only sample the lower portion of the prostate – yet almost 30% of cancers are found outside this area. For this reason, only 30-40% of the 1.2 million biopsies performed on men each year are positive for prostate cancer.
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