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Today’s world of prostate cancer (PCa) is a far cry from what it was in your dad’s day. New knowledge about the disease includes a better understanding of prostate anatomy, PCa genomics, the behavior of cancer cells, the role of lifestyle, etc. However, some old beliefs still linger. It’s time to put them to rest….
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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…
This Plant Fights Tumors Better Than Chemotherapy
The C word—cancer—frightens many people, more so than heart disease, which is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States and many places around the world. Therefore, identifying ways to effectively treat tumors and cancer is foremost in the minds of patients and doctors when someone is diagnosed with any…
Can Eating Mushrooms Lower Prostate Cancer Risk?
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…
Drinking Soda Increases Prostate Cancer Risk
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Xtandi (Enzalutamide): How Much Does a Xtandi Prescription Cost?
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