Category: Prostate Cancer

Fat cells are essentially containers that store energy. However, they also play an important health role by signaling bioactive factors that influence the endocrine and immune systems, and impact the behavior of other kinds of cells. Here is a simplified explanation of how an overabundance of fat can turn insignificant prostate cancer into a life-threatening disease... keep reading

You’ve probably heard that obesity is considered a U.S. epidemic, from kids through adolescents and adults. It is a major public health concern for middle-aged and older men, who are also at increased risk for prostate cancer (PCa) which is an aging-related disease. According to one report... keep reading

When you think of Sweden—which you probably don’t do often—what springs to mind? Maybe it’s tall blonde people, IKEA, or those cute painted horse carvings. Perhaps you picture Hollywood legends Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman, or you recall the cocktail party where the hostess served tasty Swedish meatballs. If you’re a music lover, you can keep reading

Dr. Brawley holds an important position as the chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society. As a practicing oncologist, he is considered a world cancer expert, and he is the author of “How We Do Harm: A Doctor Breaks Ranks About Being Sick In America.” So when Dr. Brawley speaks out, he’s worth listening to... keep reading

As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. However, a common over-the-counter product, the humble aspirin, may help keep the urologist away by helping prevent prostate cancer... keep reading

Once called the sport of kings, thoroughbred racing is not as popular as it once was. Still, every once in a while, a racing event comes along that sparks public interest and imagination. Secretariat, the 1973 winner of racing’s Triple Crown, was so famous that year that he made the June 11 cover of Time. keep reading

One of the most exciting developments in the world of prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis is PSMA-based imaging. PSMA, or prostate specific membrane antigen, is abundant on the surface of PCa cells, so it’s better than the conventional PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test for detecting PCa. In fact, a type of nuclear medicine imaging called keep reading

This blog title might sound like I’m daring you to get prostate cancer. But no. What I’m really asking is, do you have the gut microbiome that may be connected with getting prostate cancer? Put another way, are the bacteria in your gut raising your chances of developing this disease? keep reading

When Julia Child pioneered a TV cooking show, she became the first celebrity chef. She spent years developing and testing recipes so even wannabe chefs at home could succeed at French cooking. If only there were an easy-to-follow recipe for choosing the prostate cancer (PCa) treatment with the greatest chance for success! Decision-making is complicated keep reading

Manly. Virile. Macho. Hunky. Stud. How does man come to merit such terms? It’s due to his male hormones. When produced by special glands or organs, they are released into the bloodstream in order to “instruct” the development and function of male features. They help create and regulate a man’s masculine attributes, the physical and keep reading