All the test results are in and so is the diagnosis: prostate cancer. What should you do now? It is time to learn as much as you can about your treatment options and then, with the guidance of your physicians, make a decision that best suits your situation. If possible, it is best to consult…
Cryosurgery is also sometimes called cryotherapy or cryoablation. It is a prostate cancer treatment that is used to kill cancer cells. During this procedure, the prostate gland tissues are frozen (don’t worry, you won’t feel anything). Although cryosurgery has been used regularly to treat skin cancer, it is still relatively new as far as prostate…
Here’s a study that’s likely to raise a few eyebrows and voices as well: the authors of the world’s largest randomized trial of prostate cancer have found that prostatectomy for prostate cancer is ineffective. That is, prostatectomy (prostate surgery) did not extend life for men who underwent the surgery when compared with men who chose watchful waiting…
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 at your general “health quotient.” There are many factors that motivate men to get up and get moving, but prostate cancer is not exactly the one that springs to mind….
Clinical trials studying whether combining Provenge with Xofigo for castration-resistant prostate cancer leads to meaningful clinical outcomes are beginning to be planned. According to Oliver Sartor, MD, medical director, Tulane Cancer Center, in a Onc Live interview, a small clinical trial will examine the effect of combining Provenge with Xofigo. Sartor stated the trial will…
If you are considering Provenge as a therapy for your advanced prostate cancer, you need to make sure you understand potential Provenge side effects. Like many other drugs, the side effects associated with Provenge can range from mild to severe. Most common Provenge side effects The most common Provenge side effects are flu-like symptoms including:…
According to a new study from Italy, a certain type of coffee reduces prostate cancer risk by 50%. This finding is likely great news to men who enjoy several cups of joe every day, so if that’s you, put the pot on. The study is not the first to extol the virtues of certain elements…
The results of a new study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, are said to provide “the strongest evidence to date” that benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) does not increase a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer. This finding is the latest to address the question of whether men who have BPH…
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 good. Based on 346,429 prostate cancer radiation cases (SEER database, 1973-2011) study authors calculated the BlCa risks across all types of radiation modalities in comparison to rates in the general…
The role of vitamin D in prostate cancer has been a topic of debate, but now results of a new study provide positive news of its impact on this disease. Scientists have caught a significant glimpse at how vitamin D may slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. Vitamin D has been the center of…
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 is a way to hold off on treatment like surgery or radiation without significantly increasing the chances of death from prostate cancer. Estimates suggest that at least 40% of low…
Although we often don’t read about how it is possible to reverse or stop prostate cancer, there is evidence that such goals can be achieved. According to Dean Ornish, MD, men who make significant lifestyle changes can lower PSA (prostate-specific antigen), which is an indication of regression of the disease. The results of this important…
“Is low PSA good for you?” is a question you might ask yourself if you have recently gotten or are thinking about getting a PSA (prostate specific antigen) test. A PSA test measures the amount of PSA in a man’s blood. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland. The function of the PSA…
Questions regarding advanced prostate cancer life expectancy are common after a man receives a diagnosis. The questions are not always so easy to answer. In 2013, more than 235,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and nearly 30,000 will die from the disease according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Overall, survival from prostate…
If you have prostate cancer, one way to help fight the disease may be to eat more fiber. A new study suggests that a high-fiber diet could help men manage progression of prostate cancer if they are in the early stages of the disease. An association between fiber and prostate cancer risk has been explored…
Statins, which are the most popular prescription drugs for lowering cholesterol, may also reduce a man’s risk of dying from prostate cancer. The results of the new study were published online in Cancer. The investigative team, which was led by Stephen W. Marcella, MD, MPH, of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,…
A common question is, can Provenge be combined with other drugs? For now, the only available immunotherapy drug for prostate cancer, Provenge (sipuleucel-T), is typically prescribed alone for men who have advanced prostate cancer that meets certain criteria. However, new Provenge trials, both in animals and an upcoming trial in humans, hope to answer the…
A beehive compound used by honeybees appears to contain cancer fighting properties, according to a research team at the University of Chicago Medicine. The compound, known as propolis, is used by the bees to patch up damage to their hives. Following studies with mice and the growth of tumors, the research team reports that a…
Provenge clinical trials are necessary in order to obtain approval for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. The goal of the clinical trials is to add to the medical knowledge related to advanced prostate cancer. Provenge clinical trials involve human volunteers or participants who receive specific interventions based on a protocol developed by researchers. Who…
After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, your first step toward treatment is to become an informed patient. Your doctor might recommend that you undergo one or several types of hormone therapy. This is also called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) or androgen suppressive therapy. Because the cancer cells use testosterone to thrive and spread, the end…