Category: General Prostate

Almost all statistics point to a greater occurrence of prostate cancer among African American men than Caucasian men. According to national data, black men are 1.6 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 2.4 times more likely to die from it. This is thought to be because of... keep reading

People are talking about the latest news: there may be a connection between having a vasectomy and being at risk for prostate cancer. A study from the Harvard School of Public Health has raised a red flag in the minds of men who already had vasectomies, and those who are considering them... keep reading

If changing one thing in your life could protect you from colorectal cancer, liver cancer, head and neck cancer, breast or prostate cancer, and gastric cancer – would you make that change? A review and analysis of 83 studies offered indisputable evidence that close adherence to the Mediterranean diet amounts to putting on a suit of armor against several cancers... keep reading

“The customer is always right” is sometimes wrong, as many companies have learned when disgruntled customers use this slogan as an excuse to speak abusively to employees. As consumers of medical care, prostatectomy patients are also customers, but they often avoid expressing complaints to their surgeon about urinary or sexual side effects of treatment... keep reading

Cancer never stands still. Since its nature is self-serving, it is always up to something. Prostate cancer tumor cells busy themselves with multiplying (tumor volume gets bigger) and/or mutating in increasingly dangerous directions... keep reading

Hey guys, there are about a gazillion reasons to achieve and maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI). Your BMI tells you the proportion of fat you’re carrying in relation to your height and weight. For adults, normal BMI ranges from 18.5 – 24.9, while anything from 30 on up is considered obesity. Chances are, keep reading

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

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

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