Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing of middle-age men to screen for prostate cancer has led to more cases being detected at an early stage. The common occurrence of prostate cancer indicates that many of these men will die with prostate cancer rather than of the disease. “We recognize that anywhere from 30 to 50 percent of…
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 support prostate health (see more here). The basics of healthy eating include less red meat (more chicken and fish if you’re a carnivore), more fruits and vegetables (preferably organic), nuts,…
A number of studies have made a connection between the consumption of red meat and prostate cancer. Now, however, scientists are pointing to a link between poultry and prostate cancer risk. It also appears that eating chicken also can raise the chances of getting malignant melanoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. According to the World Health Organization,…
For millennia, many cultures have valued fungi for their medicinal powers. Yet it’s not until recently that scientists have put them to the test. Now a new study from Japan is the first to explore the relationship between mushrooms and prostate cancer. The question is: Can eating mushrooms lower prostate cancer risk? A few previous…
The traditional way to screen for prostate cancer is the protein-specific antigen (PSA) test, a method that is not without its opponents and inaccuracies. Now researchers at Queen Mary University of London have announced a new blood test for aggressive prostate cancer, which appears to be significantly more accurate than current blood tests. Use of…
You may be familiar with research indicating that what you eat can have a significant impact on your risk of developing prostate cancer. But did you know there may be an association between when you eat and prostate cancer risk as well? According to a new study appearing in the International Journal of Cancer, men…
Some researchers believe there may be a positive association between breast milk and prostate cancer. Based on anecdotal reports and extrapolating the data gathered from studies of breast milk and cancer, it’s been suggested breast milk can help beat cancer, including prostate cancer. Breast milk and cancer: an anecdote In 2005, a theoretical physicist named…
A new study out of South Korea has shown that surgery is better than hormone therapy when treating prostate cancer. In this comparison of surgery and hormone therapy, the researchers found that men who underwent prostatectomy had a higher survival rate than those who had hormone or androgen deprivation therapy. Treatment options for prostate cancer…
During the early stages of prostate cancer, symptoms of the disease are not always noticeable. That’s why health professionals encourage men to be screened, which involves a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and rectal digital exam. Unfortunately, signs that prostate cancer has spread are sometimes the first indications of the presence of the disease. Where does…
Researchers have found that extra weight increases prostate cancer risk, and it also can result in a more aggressive and deadly form of the disease. That’s the consensus among the authors of a recent article appearing in Cancer. Fat and prostate cancer risk As men age and testosterone levels decline, there’s a tendency to accumulate…
New research has suggested that two substances found in coffee may help slow prostate cancer growth. This study is just one many that have looked at the impact of one or more cups of java on prostate cancer. What’s in coffee? Experts report that coffee contains more than 2,500 nonvolatile and volatile compounds. The concentrations…
For men who have heard the words “You have prostate cancer,” one of the first questions they ask is, “What about treatment?” When talking about prostate cancer that has not spread (i.e., low risk), the treatment options are prostatectomy, radiation therapy, or active surveillance, the last of which is typically considered secondary to the other…
Numerous studies have pointed to an association between too much calcium and prostate cancer risk. Several factors around this issue need to be explored, such as what constitutes too much calcium, the sources of the calcium, and the role of calcium deposits in the prostate. Too much calcium and prostate cancer Numerous studies point to…
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 the usual things: fluids, brake pads, tires, etc. The small oil leak he discovered was easily fixed so you now have peace of mind. However, 325 miles from home, having…
Xtandi (Enzalutamide): How Much Does a Xtandi Prescription Cost? The cost of Xtandi (enzalutamide) may be one factor that men might use to compare medications or make medical decisions for late-stage prostate cancer. Xtandi is a drug used to treat hormone-resistant prostate cancer that has metastasized or spread to other areas of the body. Monthly…
Researchers in the United Kingdom have announced what they believe is the most promising new treatment for prostate cancer in 15 years. Known as PSMA (prostate specific membrane antigen) radiotherapy, it could extend the lives of many men who are living with advanced prostate cancer who have run out of treatment options. This “game changing”…
How would you feel if you were taking prescribed drugs for enlarged prostate and you found out years later they had masked a diagnosis of prostate cancer? The authors of a new study have reported that men who take medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may have a false sense of security because the prostate…
If you have ever had your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels checked, you know the typical drill. A nurse or technician takes a blood sample from a vein in your arm, the sample is sent to a lab for analysis, and then you wait for the results, which takes days. Now a new fingerprick PSA test…
Use of a special form of positron emission tomographic (PET) imaging has proven prostate cancer return (recurrence) can be detected with a high degree of accuracy. The authors of the single-arm prospective trial noted that the new approach allowed them to detect tumors that could be missed by more conventional imaging. Prostate cancer return After…
The new prostate cancer drug darolutamide has been fast tracked by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), just two months after Bayer and Orion reported positive data from a Phase III trial. Darolutamide is a nonsteroidal androgen receptor inhibitor for men with late-stage prostate cancer that has not spread but continues to grow even though…