Can Flaxseed Prevent Spread of Prostate Cancer?
Many of my patients are very nutrition-conscious in terms of overall wellness. I have previously written about the benefits of heart-friendly diets because they also … Read more
Keeping Men Healthy
Many of my patients are very nutrition-conscious in terms of overall wellness. I have previously written about the benefits of heart-friendly diets because they also … Read more
You’re cruising along the interstate with your honey, headed for a much-anticipated resort vacation. Before you hit the open road, you had your mechanic check … Read more
A diagnosis of prostate cancer isn’t just about a small gland below your bladder. In fact, it’s a wakeup call to take a big-picture look … Read more
A new study (Sep. 2016) analyzed the relative risk of developing bladder (BlCa) cancer after primary radiation treatment for prostate cancer. The news is not … Read more
More and more prostate cancer patients and their doctors are turning to Active Surveillance (AS). Data shows that for carefully chosen low risk patients, AS … Read more
Imagine that you get a very small sliver in your thumb, and you can’t get it out because it broke off below the skin level. … Read more
Do you see yourself as taking responsibility for your health? Do you believe you can reduce the chance of developing prostate cancer—or any cancer, for … Read more
Two problems face men who have a high PSA or abnormal digital rectal exam (DRE). First, they are often referred for a conventional TRUS needle … Read more
I have written several blogs on external beam radiation for prostate cancer along with its side effects. Radiation is a good choice for the right … Read more
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a treatment for prostate cancer that has spread outside the gland. It is also called hormone therapy or chemical castration. … Read more
People are talking about the latest news: there may be a connection between having a vasectomy and being at risk for prostate cancer. A new … Read more
It’s possible that having high cholesterol could turn into a health benefit, according to the results of a 14-year study of nearly one million patients. … Read more
Did you ever hear the folktale about Chicken Little, who was hit on the head by a falling acorn? He wanted to warn the king … Read more
Multiparametric MRI – What is it? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a scanning method that uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and special computer … Read more
I have written about several health choices that can affect prostate cancer (PCa) outcomes: diet and nutrition, supplements, exercise, and caffeine. In this blog, I … Read more
Many of my patients are very nutrition-conscious in terms of overall wellness. I have previously written about the benefits of heart-friendly diets because they also … Read more
Terrific news and a great way to start off 2017! On January 17, the prestigious medical journal The Lancet issued online publication of a British … Read more
As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. However, a common over-the-counter product, the humble aspirin, may help keep the urologist … Read more
This may not be the “news you’ve been waiting for” but if you want to prevent prostate cancer, it is certainly noteworthy. A November, 2016 … Read more