Darolutamide Review is Fast Tracked by FDA
Deborah Mitchell 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…
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Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Decline Worldwide, But Prostate Health Still Worrisome
A recent study reported on the global decline in prostate cancer diagnoses, which sounds like great news. Indeed, the data from five continents and covering up to 32 years showed…
African Americans and Prostate Cancer: Raising Awareness in Barber Shops
James Reacher When you look at the statistics regarding African Americans and prostate cancer, the numbers are disturbing. Black men are more likely to develop prostate cancer and twice as likely to…
Does HIFU Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a radiation-free therapy that technically has been approved for prostate tissue ablation. That means it can be used to treat prostate cancer, although the FDA…
Can Calcium Increase Prostate Cancer Risk in African American Men?
Deborah Mitchell It’s well established that high intake of dietary calcium is linked to a greater risk of prostate cancer. For African-American men (who are already at a greater risk of prostate…
Can Eggs Increase Prostate Cancer Risk?
Much has been studied on the impact of diet on prostate cancer, including whether certain foods increase or decrease the overall risk, rate of progression, level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA),…
Can Eating Tomatoes Decrease Your Risk of Prostate Cancer?
A new review article highlights the many health advantages of eating more tomatoes, which includes a lower risk of prostate cancer and other cancers, and emerging evidence of benefits concerning…
Will Exercise Reduce My Prostate Cancer Risk?
It’s well known that exercise offers many health benefits, and men can add a reduced risk of prostate cancer to the list. A new meta-analysis of 43 studies involving 88,294…
How Does Provenge Work
How does Provenge work? This is a popular question, especially since Provenge (sipuleucel-T) is the first immunotherapy for prostate cancer. Provenge has demonstrated an ability to improve overall survival in men…
How Do I Find a Provenge Provider
If you want to find a Provenge provider, you should first make sure that this form of immunotherapy for prostate cancer is appropriate for you and that you have carefully…
How To Use A Catheter After Prostate Cancer Surgery
If you are preparing to undergo prostate cancer surgery, or if you have already had a radical prostatectomy to remove prostate cancer tissues, talk to your doctor about what will…
New Test May Predict Return of Prostate Cancer
After men receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer, they typically have questions about best treatment options and how the disease will progress, while those who undergo prostate surgery often wonder whether…
Can Diet Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk?
A recent study found that diet reduces prostate cancer risk and improves survival rates of men with prostate cancer. In the study, investigators followed men who had been diagnosed with…
Sipuleucel-T vs Radium-223 for Prostate Cancer
A comparison of sipuleucel-T vs radium-223 evaluates these two medications for late-stage castration-resistant prostate cancer. Sipuleucel-T has been available since April 2010, but now with the FDA approval of radium-223…
Do Meat and Dairy Foods Cause Prostate Cancer?
Results of research from Australia indicate that meat and dairy foods fuel prostate cancer, and the reason may be the presence of an amino acid. The new study by researchers…
What Vitamins Can Help Treat Prostate Cancer?
When considering the choice of weapons in fighting cancer, prostate cancer vitamin treatments are often overlooked. We get bombarded with news and claims from the medical community about the latest…
Liquid Biopsy for Prostate Cancer: Latest Research
admin When we think about taking a biopsy for prostate cancer, typically it has involved inserting a needle into the prostate and withdrawing a number of minute samples of prostate tissue.…
Chemobrain as a Side Effect of Chemotherapy
People with cancer who undergo chemotherapy typically expect they will experience some physical reactions, such as nausea, fatigue, and dry mouth, but the symptoms of chemobrain can be not only…
Are There Any Side Effects of Provenge?
Advanced prostate cancer is a complex condition. There are a wide range of treatment options available, such as endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. It’s best to talk with your doctor…
How Long Do Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects Last?
When men get a diagnosis of prostate cancer, choosing a treatment course is a challenging task, and one that should include gathering all the information they can about treatment options…