Tag: prostate cancer

I just read a terrific blog by a Chicago author, Howard Wolinsky, who has been on Active Surveillance for Wilensky 10 years. He has Gleason 3+3 prostate cancer—and is doing just fine! As he reflects on his own experience, he quotes from several experts in urologic surgery and clinical pathology. Spoiler alert: he articulates both keep reading

“Lutetium-177 (¹⁷⁷Lu)-PSMA-617 is a radioligand therapy that delivers beta-particle radiation to PSMA-expressing cells and the surrounding microenvironment.” Since we posted the 2017 blog below, research into Lutetium-177 has been ongoing. The opening quote for this update comes from a September, 2021 published clinical study by Sartor et al... keep reading

I was fascinated by a revealing new research study concerning prostate cancer (PCa) and the gut microbiome. Even though the prostate gland and the intestines are both located in the abdominal cavity, nature has ensured that they are separated so dangerous E. coli bacteria in the bowel can’t contaminate the urinary/sexual system. However, there may keep reading

There is a difference between insignificant and significant prostate cancer (PCa). While opinion remains mixed regarding the need to treat insignificant PCa immediately—or whether some cases might never need treatment—agreement is virtually universal that significant PCa is not trustworthy and should thus be dealt with as soon as possible keep reading

When I came across a report about a new study connecting antibiotic use with risk of colon cancer, I knew it was worth sharing. Here’s the backstory: In April 2021, Akimoto et al. published an article entitled “Rising Incidence of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer – A Call to Action.”[i] They wrote: The incidence of early-onset colorectal keep reading

Italian culture is renowned for auto design. Arguably, many of the world’s most stunning cars were produced in the boot-shaped country by Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and others. Their designers have been second to none, merging objective engineering and efficiency with subjective art. The autos they produced have often won not only historic races, but pure keep reading

When it comes to men’s health, you’re a responsible guy, right? You don’t overdo it on dietary fats, sugars, red meat and alcohol; you work out regularly; and you have an annual physical. And, your annual exam includes a PSA blood test if you’re over age 45 (age 40 if you have known risk factors). keep reading

Every man who has a multiparametric MRI of the prostate is entitled to a copy of his written report by the radiologist, and at least one CD containing the images. (Secure electronic medical records make it easier to get copies of your visits, test results, etc, and we encourage patients to keep their own home file with copies of all medical records.) When you get your MRI report, should you accept it at face value... keep reading

Everyone with cancer worries at some level that it might come back after primary (first) treatment. There is the natural fear of the disease itself, but there’s also a mix of accompanying anxieties. A big one concerns the choice of secondary, or salvage, treatment if the primary treatment didn’t work. While these fears are more keep reading

The average male human heart is slightly less than a half percent of total body weight, and it weighs about ten times more than the same man’s prostate gland. Most people would likely agree that the heart is at least ten times more important than the prostate. However, I suspect that the average man thinks keep reading