Taking Xofigo after Provenge could potentially be a treatment sequence for metastatic prostate cancer, after more research has been done. With all of the different clinical trials in castration resistant prostate cancer and the approval of multiple different different drugs, some patients might wonder if they can take Xofigo after Provenge. Unfortunately, there is not…
You’ve probably heard jokes or perhaps even told a few about getting prostate tests or going for a prostate cancer screening. But considering that one in six men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, getting a prostate test is no laughing matter. Let’s face it: people poke fun at the prostate…
TENS treatment for prostatitis may be an option for men who have not responded to other therapies for this prostate disorder. A new study found that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) provided symptom relief for men with refractory chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), the most common type of prostatitis. What Is TENS? TENS is…
Immunotherapy in prostate cancer is becoming more prevalent because the treatment options are limited for patients with castrate-resistant prostate cancer, especially for patients who have not responded to docetaxel (Taxotere) therapy. Impact of prostate cancer Prostate cancer is a disease of older men for the most part. Few cases are diagnosed before the age of…
It may not sound like an actual treatment, but losing weight is actually one of the most effective alternative treatments for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Carrying all those extra pounds is very detrimental to prostate health and losing weight can help ease symptoms of urinary incontinence (which can accompany prostatitis). In losing weight,…
Are flavonoid-rich foods like berries, apples, and tea a regular part of your diet? If not, it’s time to include them, as a new study from Harvard shows these phytonutrients can reduce a man’s risk—but not a woman’s—of developing Parkinson’s disease by about 40%. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease diagnosed in 50,000 to 60,000 people…
The incidence and death rates of certain cancers have typically been much lower among Asian populations when compared with those in North America, Europe, and Australia. Now a new study finds rising prostate cancer in Asians (including breast cancer as well) correlates with their transition to a Western diet. Let’s look at prostate cancer statistics….
In the days following the death of Dick Clark, it was revealed he had undergone a common surgical procedure called TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) the day before he died. Clark had suffered from acute urinary retention related to an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH), and TURP is often performed to correct this problem. In…
Results of a four-year study show that men who took dutasteride (Avodart), a drug commonly prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), were less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. However, men taking dutasteride who did develop prostate cancer were more likely to have more deadly tumors—those with a high Gleason score—than men who took…
Stinging nettle root (Urtica dioica) is an herb with a long history of medicinal use, especially in Europe. For centuries, men with urinary tract problems have turned to this plant with an ominous name to relieve pelvic pain, urinary pain, burning, and other urinary symptoms. Stinging nettle soothes the urinary tract and also helps men…
To improve exercise, exercise performance, and recovery after working out, men frequently try various things. Some of their choices include natural supplements, stretching, and massage. A new review article suggests acupuncture may improve exercise and the recovery process postexercise. Acupuncture as therapy Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine method that has gained much acceptance in…
The 10 worst foods for men may surprise you. Many of them are in your cabinets right now. You may have eaten some today. What you are about to read may shock you about American foods. Don’t worry, for every don’t we have a do. So while these 10 worst foods may not be on…
Provenge information gathering can be challenging since this immunotherapy treatment for prostate cancer has been getting a lot of press lately. It can be difficult to wade through the rhetoric about what Provenge (sipuleucel-T) is, what it can and cannot do for men who have prostate cancer, and how to pay for treatment. So we…
Risk factors for Alzheimers have a lot to do with age, genetics, and heart health. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimers is not a normal part of aging, and it worsens over time. Symptoms usually develop slowly but eventually get severe enough to…
Results of a new study show that among men with prostate cancer who were treated with hormone therapy, those who were overweight or obese had a higher risk of worsening prostate cancer than did normal weight men. The research, conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center, was presented at the 2011 American Urological Association…
People turn to meat substitutes for a variety of reasons, which may or may not include health factors, such as the absence of cholesterol, low to no saturated fat, a good source of nutrients and fiber, and avoidance of hormones, antibiotics, and steroids found in many animal products. Other reasons that can coexist with health…
Provenge compared to Zytiga for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer has shown that both of these relatively new treatments can extend overall survival. This has led some men to ask whether they might be treated with both therapies. After all, combination treatment is a common approach for most cancers, including prostate cancer. Therefore, taking both…
There might not be a food that gets picked on more than red meat. “I don’t eat red meat” is almost like a badge of nutritional honor, in some circles. The World Health Organization spent a couple of years reviewing over 800 studies before releasing, in October of 2015, a fairly brief summary that linked…
Provenge life expectancy is something you will want to know about following treatment with Provenge just as you would with any medical treatment for prostate cancer. In 2011 in the United States, there were 240,890 new cases of prostate cancer and 33,720 deaths from the disease. Most men are diagnosed early with only localized disease. However, other men…
For men who have localized or locally advanced prostate cancer, one of the main treatment options is external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). (Removal of the prostate, or radical prostatectomy, is the other main treatment choice.) External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is the use of high-energy particles or rays to kill cancer cells. EBRT is typically…
