Do you see yourself as taking responsibility for your health? Do you believe you can reduce the chance of developing prostate cancer—or any cancer, for that matter? Are you aware that being overweight not only puts you at risk of cardiovascular disease, but also of prostate cancer? The connection between above-normal body mass index (BMI)…
Grape seed extract is a novel treatment approach for prostate cancer, according to scientists at Korea University. In a new study, recently published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the investigators identified several specific anticancer activities of grape seed extract. The findings suggest grapes help fight prostate cancer. One finding was that grape seed extract…
Hormone resistant prostate cancer is a sign of advancing disease. Excluding cancers of the skin, cancer of the prostate is the second most common cause of cancer death in men. If prostate cancer is found early, before it metastasizes (spreads) beyond the prostate, there are four main treatment options: Radical prostatectomy (surgical removal of the…
They may be invisible, but they are everywhere and dangerous: chemicals and toxins that can increase your risk of prostate cancer. According to the President’s Cancer Panel Report on Environmental Cancer Risk, “environmentally induced cancer has been grossly underestimated.” What you should not underestimate, however, is your ability to identify and avoid exposure to chemicals…
What is advanced metastatic prostate cancer? is something you may wonder if you have prostate cancer. Metastatic prostate cancer is when cancer has spread from the prostate to another place in the body. You may be diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer initially as is the case in 5 to 10% of patients with new diagnoses….
Beans are one of the best sources of plant protein and provide an excellent amount of fiber, but they are also an important part of a nutritious diet because they have cancer fighting potential as well. A group of researchers at Colorado State University showed that beans are natural cancer killers. They noted that unlike…
Red hair lowers risk for prostate cancer in men. New research shows that men with naturally red hair are 54% less likely to develop prostate cancer as men with blond, brown, or black hair. Why hair color would influence cancer risk is not clear. The scientists behind the findings think it has to do with…
The survival rate for prostate cancer may be on your mind if you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed. You likely have questions about the survival rate for prostate cancer. What are survival rates? Doctors use survival rates as a way of discussing your prognosis or outlook. An example of what your doctor…
Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a gene that causes aggressive prostate cancer. The gene, called SPINK1, occurs in an aggressive form of the disease and is considered an ideal target for a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies, including one that is already approved by the FDA. The…
Among the many possible causes of prostate cancer is one you’ve probably never heard about before and one that requires some explanation: polymorphisms of MTHFR genes. A polymorphism occurs when two or more different characteristics of an organism exist in the same species. How could polymorphisms increase the risk of prostate cancer? At Shahid Beheshti…
While the controversy concerning the recommendation for men to forego regular PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing for prostate cancer, issued by the US Preventive Services Task Force, still rages on, it’s easy to overlook an important group of men: those at high risk for prostate cancer. All men need to take control of their own healthcare,…
Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer should take a serious look at their vitamin D levels. New research indicates there is a link between low levels of vitamin D and aggressive prostate cancer, so the faster you deal with vitamin D deficiency perhaps the better your chances of tackling the disease. The team…
Prostate cancer is not an equal opportunity disease. In fact, black men are at higher risk for prostate cancer than are white men, Asian men, and Hispanic men. To make matters worse, prostate cancer is more aggressive in black men as well as more deadly. Why is the picture of prostate cancer so gloomy for…
You might be familiar with the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, which is a standard test for prostate cancer, but now a new prostate cancer screening test has been developed and has shown promise. Called the PSA/SIA (solvent interaction analysis) test, this blood/urine prostate cancer test shows promise and could be more sensitive in detecting prostate…
Chances are you’ve never heard of proliferative inflammatory atrophy, but it’s about time you did if you are of the male persuasion. It is similar to high-grade PIN (prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia) in that both conditions involve abnormalities of the prostate that can eventually develop into prostate cancer. More specifically, PIA includes inflammation and atrophy (tissue…
Nothing truly prepares you for the news of prostate cancer, particularly when it involves your partner. Undoubtedly, your partner looks to you for support and validation, so it is essential that you attempt to muster the courage and fortitude to be that rock he needs during difficult times. Here are some general guidelines that can…
It’s a question that haunts men who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer: will the cancer come back? A team of radiation oncologists at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) Cancer Program have discovered a way to help answer that question and report that oxygen is a clue to prostate cancer recurrence in men with intermediate-risk…
Multiparametric MRI – What is it? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a scanning method that uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and special computer software to show detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. Unlike X-rays and CT (computed tomography) scans, MRI has no radiation. It is safe and noninvasive. MRI scans…
Researchers with the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new test that could be used along with the standard PSA screenings to detect early prostate cancer and aid physicians in making treatment decisions. The Michigan Center for Translational Pathology is working with Gen-Probe Inc in hopes of offering the test to patients within…
If you’re a man or have a man in your life, the controversy over whether men should bypass regular prostate cancer testing using the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, as recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force, has likely been on your radar recently. Although the debate has been contentious, you could say it’s been…
