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Is Active Surveillance the Right Course For Men with Prostate Cancer?

April 20, 2020November 26, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
underestimating prostate cancer risk

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 … Read more

Poultry and Prostate Cancer Risk: New Study

April 20, 2020October 5, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
Poultry and Prostate Cancer Risk: New Study

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 … Read more

Can Eating Mushrooms Lower Prostate Cancer Risk?

April 20, 2020October 1, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
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 … Read more

When You Eat Can Affect Prostate Cancer Risk

April 20, 2020September 17, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
When you eat can affect prostate cancer risk

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 … Read more

Signs that Prostate Cancer Has Spread

April 20, 2020September 6, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
Signs that Prostate Cancer Has Spread

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 … Read more

Extra Weight Increases Prostate Cancer Risk

April 20, 2020August 27, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
extra weight increases prostate cancer risk

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. … Read more

Can Coffee Slow Prostate Cancer Growth?

April 20, 2020August 27, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
Can coffee slow prostate cancer growth

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 … Read more

Too Much Calcium and Prostate Cancer: What’s the Deal?

April 20, 2020August 22, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
Too much calcium and prostate cancer: what's the deal

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 … Read more

Some Prostate Drugs Can Delay Cancer Diagnosis

April 20, 2020June 3, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
Some Prostate Drugs Can Delay Cancer Diagnosis

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 … Read more

Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Decline Worldwide, But Prostate Health Still Worrisome

April 20, 2020May 4, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
Prostate cancer diagnoses decline worldwide

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 … Read more

African Americans and Prostate Cancer: Raising Awareness in Barber Shops

April 20, 2020May 2, 2019 by James Reacher
African Americans and Prostate Cancer: Raising Awareness in Barber Shops

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 … Read more

Can Calcium Increase Prostate Cancer Risk in African American Men?

April 20, 2020April 24, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
calcium may increase prostate cancer risk can calcium increase prostate cancer risk in African American men

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 … Read more

Do Statins Prevent Prostate Cancer?

April 20, 2020April 22, 2019 by James Reacher
statins for prostate cancer Do statins increase risk of prostate cancer

It has been said that what is good for your heart is often good for the rest of your body.  Two recent studies have shown that … Read more

New Test May Predict Return of Prostate Cancer

April 20, 2020April 21, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
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 … Read more

Can Diet Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk?

April 20, 2020April 21, 2019 by James Reacher
focus on healthy fats Diet reduces 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 … Read more

Being Overweight Increases Risk for Prostate Cancer Recurrence

April 20, 2020April 19, 2019 by James Reacher
Being overweight increases risk for prostate cancer recurrence Weight gain is a side effect of hormone therapy Can men be too fat for active surveillance?

Men who have been treated for early-stage prostate cancer should watch their weight if they’re worried about the cancer returning. A new study presented at … Read more

Which Coffee Reduces Prostate Cancer Risk by 50%?

April 20, 2020April 17, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
Which Coffee Reduces Prostate Cancer Risk by 50%

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 … Read more

Overcoming Patient Doubts About Active Surveillance For Prostate Cancer

April 20, 2020April 15, 2019 by Dr. Dan Sperling
How to overcome doubts about active surveillance

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 … Read more

What Is My Advanced Prostate Cancer Life Expectancy?

April 20, 2020April 15, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
Advanced prostate cancer life expectancy

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 … Read more

How Long Will I Live With Advanced Prostate Cancer?

April 20, 2020April 13, 2019 by James Reacher
What's the prognosis for advanced prostate cancer

The prognosis for advanced prostate cancer prognosis is dependent upon several factors. While no case is typical, you can learn something about your prognosis for … Read more

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