Fish Oil and Prostate Cancer

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

Should you stop taking fish oil?

A 2013 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that men with the highest concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood had a 71 percent greater risk for developing a deadly type of prostate cancer.

While that may sound worrisome, a more recent look at the research suggests there’s no reason to take fish off your menu.

The most important thing… Read More »

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Prostate Cancer – Not Good News

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

Diagnoses of early prostate cancer continue to decline in the United States, following the 2011 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation against routine screening for the disease.

For those of you not familiar with this screening, the analysis involves a simple blood test that identifies levels of PSA (prostate specific antigen), a protein produced by the prostate gland. While the test can determine when cancer exists, it can… Read More »

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Break The Silence That Surrounds Prostate Cancer

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

Let’s face it … ego and pride prevent most men from talking openly about any issues occurring below their belt line. Typically, men do not speak with other men about prostate cancer (PCa), erectile dysfunction (ED) or urinary incontinence (UI).

While silence is viewed as being manly, the silence that surrounds men’s health has reached critical proportions. Today this wall of silence is negatively impacting the lives of husbands, fathers,… Read More »

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Early Detection Helped Tom – Could Make the Difference for You

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

By: First Lady Frances Wolf
Tom and I announced this morning that Tom has been diagnosed with a treatable form of prostate cancer

Tom’s doctors made the diagnosis after a regular checkup revealed abnormalities.

We are very thankful that Tom’s doctors caught this cancer quickly and have worked to plan a treatment schedule that will address his medical issues and allow him to serve the people of Pennsylvania.

You… Read More »

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