Month: March 2023

In January, 2023 the American Cancer Society issued an alarming report based on new data from Cancer Statistics, 2023. According to the statistics, the rate of PCa cases diagnosed at advanced stages has increased by 4-5% annually since 2011. Because advanced cases are more difficult to treat, cure rates are lower. Experts anticipate that over time... keep reading

I have written about several health choices that can affect prostate cancer outcomes: diet and nutrition, supplements, exercise, caffeine and exercise. In this blog, I want to share the results of a recent Italian study on how smoking affects long term prostate cancer survival... keep reading

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among men. In addition to the risk factors of increased age and being African American, researchers have long known that a third factor is a family history of first degree relatives (a father or brother) who had this disease... keep reading

What's good for the heart is good for the prostate—and promotes a long life with high health quality. The proof bears this out in abundance... keep reading

If were such a thing as a Olympics for radical prostatectomy (RP), you might expect to see a gold medal awarded to a center like Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute, or one earned by Patrick Walsh. Such centers and individuals demonstrated a track record for excellence in this surgery. In fact, RP is the statistical keep reading

When was your last annual physical? If it was less than 12 months ago, skip the rest of this blog. However, if it was more than a year ago—and you don’t have an upcoming appointment on the books— ask yourself why you’re avoiding going to the doctor. Maybe it’s one of the following three reasons: keep reading

What’s the best way to determine if a high-risk prostate cancer (PCa) patient is likely to have metastasis? Researchers have been busy analyzing genetic variants or other biomarkers for their prognostic value. Since no one factor has emerged as a top predictor, most doctors have relied on up-to date guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer keep reading

Almost everyone I know, myself included, can probably use more exercise. We all lead busy lives, and it’s easy to make excuses about not going for a jog or heading to the health club. However, a new study suggests that not only are prostate cancer patients not getting the workouts they need, but also their inactivity is somehow connected with... keep reading

As we observe the spring holidays, I have news that’s better than dyed hardboiled eggs or matzoh balls. It’s about carrots. This root vegetable is so pedestrian that it is overlooked in favor of trendier health foods such as baby kale, pomegranates or cruciferous vegetables. But a new study suggests that the humble snack can protect against prostate cancer... keep reading

Rose Kennedy once remarked, “Neither comprehension nor learning can take place in an atmosphere of anxiety.” In fact, an atmosphere of anxiety can lead prostate cancer patients to choose management strategies without the benefit of full knowledge and due diligence. In turn, the lack of full knowledge can lead to more anxiety... keep reading