Category: Prostate Cancer

Technical terms like tumorigenicity (the gene-driven development of tumors) and antineoplastic (the property of discouraging new abnormal cells) are big words but their meaning is simple. Sulforaphane has potent cancer-prevention activities, as described by Elkashty, et al. (2021). keep reading

In our commitment to men’s health and holistic lifestyle, we’ve posted many blogs on diet and nutrition as related to prostate cancer (PCa). This includes food in relation to active surveillance, PCa prevention, the Mediterranean diet, plant-based supplements, and more. We’ve even blogged about the importance of nutritious eating in relation to other cancers. At keep reading

How can prostate cancer treatment affect your sex life? Let me count the ways: Damage to the nerves that control erection Loss of ejaculate due to gland removal or whole-gland ablation Loss of desire and/or erectile dysfunction as a result of androgen deprivation therapy Psychological/identity/self-esteem issues that affect performance According to clinical psychologist Leslie Schover, keep reading

If there were an accurate crystal ball, would you want to know your future? And if you knew something bad was going to happen, would you try to take steps to avoid it? The ancient Greek notion that you can’t escape your fate is illustrated by the tragic tale of King Oedipus, who was informed keep reading

Prostate cancer (PCa) is not a basic yes/no diagnosis. It would be so easy to say, “You either have it or you don’t.” If that were the case, treatment decisions would be simplified. Instead, PCa can be seen as a spectrum of diseases from precancerous conditions that can become full blown cancer, all the way keep reading

Few medical centers are as venerable as the Mayo Clinic. It began when William Worrall Mayo, a physician and chemist, settled his family on the Minnesota prairie in 1864, and opened a small practice. His two doctor sons joined the practice. As other partners came on board, it grew into the Mayo Clinic. Today, its keep reading

These days, Active Surveillance (AS) seems to be the new best friend for prostate cancer (PCa) patients. Over 40% of newly diagnosed, low-to-favorable intermediate risk patients now begin PCa management on AS. This method defers treatment, but there’s a catch. Patients must be responsible to: Obtain the most thorough portrait of your PCa (multiparametric MRI, keep reading

What do these terms have in common? ✓ Sexual adjustment ✓ Masculine self-esteem ✓ Unmet sexual supportive care needs Chances are, prostate cancer (PCa) patients treated with radical prostatectomy (RP) will discover that those terms, and others, commonly apply after their surgery. For some, such challenges are resolved within 6-12 months after treatment. For others, keep reading

There is universal agreement among prostate cancer (PCa) experts, educators, and support organizations that second opinions matter greatly. This applies to your biopsy slides, imaging results, and recommended treatment options. Authoritative sources offer consistent wisdom. For instance: The American Cancer Society urges all cancer patients to seek at least one other viewpoint. “Getting a second keep reading

When something is described as cost-effective, what does that mean? According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, it indicates the thing or action produces good results without costing a lot of money. There is no question that multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) of the prostate, performed on a high-power 3T magnet, produces good results. In fact, when interpreted keep reading