Slow Development of Prostate Cancer

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

Some research suggests that drinking pomegranate juice may slow the progression of prostate cancer.

For example, in a study of men with recurrent prostate cancer and rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, researchers found that taking pomegranate juice extract significantly slowed the rate at which PSA was rising (PSA doubling time). A longer PSA doubling time can indicate that the cancer may be progressing less rapidly.

But this study did not… Read More »

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Black Patient Prostate Cancer Screening Issues

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

Many studies have shown the negative effect health providers’ underlying prejudices can have on the doctor-patient relationship and the decisions patients make about their care. And according to a new study, oncologists are not immune.
Some cancer physicians are letting their implicit racial biases get in the way of quality treatment for Black patients.
Researchers at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, Michigan, studied video-recorded interactions between 18… Read More »

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Prostate Cancer and Nuts

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

Men who have prostate cancer could reduce their risk of death by up to a third by eating nuts regularly, new research has suggested.

The researchers, experts at Harvard Medical School in Boston, studied 47,000 men over 26 years and identified 6,800 who had developed prostate cancer.

Writing in the British Journal of Cancer they found no “statistically significant associations” between eating nuts and being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

However,… Read More »

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Diet Prevents Prostate Cancer?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

There is not enough information yet to make clear recommendations about the role diet plays in prostate cancer. Dietary changes may need to be made many years earlier in a man’s life to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.

The following briefly summarizes the current research:

A diet high in fat, especially animal fat, may increase prostate cancer risk. However, no prospective studies, meaning studies that follow men with… Read More »

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Extra 4 Inches On Waistline May Be Risky

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

A new study suggests the chance of men developing prostate cancer increases with every inch to your waistline.

Scientists at Oxford University looked at around 140,000 men from 8 European countries over a period of 14 years.

They found every extra 4 inches on your waist raises your risk of fatal prostate cancer by 13%.

For example, men with a waist size of 37 inches had a 13% higher risk… Read More »

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Prostate Cancer Survival May Be Linked To Exercise

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

A moderate or intense exercise regimen may improve a man’s odds of surviving prostate cancer, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), held from April 16 to 20 in New Orleans.

The American Cancer Society study included 10,067 men, aged 50 to 93, who were diagnosed between 1992 and 2011 with localized prostate cancer. The men provided researchers with information about… Read More »

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Can Prostate Cancer Be Prevented?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

While the exact cause and causes of prostate cancer are not known there are some things you can do that may lower your risk.

Studies suggest that men who get regular physical activity have a slightly lower risk of prostate cancer. There is some evidence that vigorous activity may have a greater effect, especially on the risk of developing advanced prostate cancer. If you are of African descent it may… 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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Why Men Hate Going To The Doctor

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Dennis — No Comments ↓

Fact … Women are three times more likely to see a doctor on a regular basis than men. Not only do women visit doctors more often, they are also comfortable sharing information with their medical providers and other women. Almost 90% of women know what to look for when it comes to detecting the warning signs of breast cancer. In sharp contrast, just 47% of men understand the dangers… Read More »

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