ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ADVANCED CANCER
GENERAL INFORMATION
LIFESTYLE AND NUTRITION
LOCALIZED CANCER
PROSTATE DISEASES
SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS
SIDE EFFECTS
TREATMENT OPTIONS
How to deal with the side effects of localized prostate cancer treatments?
2015-09-09
The side effects related to prostate cancer treatments are often a source of concern and anxiety among patients.
Blog
5 Steps for a new healthier lifestyle
2015-08-26
Adopting a new healthier behaviour is not always easy. The process of change, whether it relates to lifestyle modification for prostate cancer prevention or long-term prostate cancer management, can seem long, complex and challenging.
Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle – A Commitment to Change: One Step at a time!
2015-08-20
In combination with conventional treatment, a healthy lifestyle can stop or slow the development of many cancers such as prostate cancer.
Fruits and vegetables : cancer-fighting superfoods ?
2015-08-05
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of healthy eating. An overall healthy diet filled with colorful fruits and vegetables is strongly linked to chronic disease prevention such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. The USDA recommends eating 9 servings (1 cup or 100 grams/serving) every day.
Xofigo®: Quebec patients have access to a new treatment for prostate cancer
2015-07-29
Men in Quebec are one step closer to accessing Xofigo, for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer with symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic disease, thanks to a recent announcement by the Quebec government.
Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle – Exercise regularly
2015-07-28
Physical activity can be very beneficial for your physical and emotional health. Staying active can help manage your weight, build muscle, keep your bones strong, reduce your fatigue and anxiety. Exercise can also help with side effects of prostate cancer treatment.
Give a helping hand and make a difference
2015-07-24
by Winston McQuade When I was diagnosed in 2003, I pulled no punches but put all chances on my side. I first stopped smoking, I started exercising at the gym and I changed my diet: less alcohol and more green vegetables… It is important to take charge, and to follow the necessary therapies. As you
Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle – How to maintain muscle mass
2015-07-22
The power of protein Protein is an essential nutrient and is an important component of every cell in the body.
Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle – How to lose the body fat?
2015-07-14
Incorporating exercise and a healthy diet into your everyday routine may seem somewhat challenging, but it is a lot easier than you think.
Benefits of Good Nutrition and Exercise on Prostate Cancer
2015-07-07
A healthy diet and physical activity can benefit your general health and reduce your risk of medical problems such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, etc.
Exercise as a means to improve quality of life in men with prostate cancer
2015-06-17
A recent an encouraging study from the Macmillan Cancer Support claiming moderate intensity exercise like walking can significantly reduce the chance of dying from cancer.
Are you at risk? What causes prostate cancer?
2015-06-05
The exact causes of prostate cancer are not yet well understood. Researchers have found some risk factors and are trying to determine how these factors lead to prostate cancer.
Advices from a radiation oncologist on choosing a treatment
2015-05-21
You are in the process of choosing a treatment or you know someone who has just received a prostate cancer diagnosis? Follow the advice of radiation oncologist Dr Daniel Taussky from Notre-Dame Hospital of CHUM. To view the April 27th Conference with Dr. Daniel Taussky, including the testimony of a Prostate Cancer Survivor, click here.
Testimony of a patient who chose brachytherapy
2015-05-13
How do we live this transition every day? You are in the process of choosing a treatment or you know someone who has just received a prostate cancer diagnosis? Mr. Victor Glazer, who chose brachytherapy in 2014, shares with us the advice he would give to a family member, colleague or friend: Here is his
How to prepare for external beam radiation therapy? Brachytherapy?
2015-05-06
External beam radiation Before undergoing external beam radiation therapy, the health care team guides the patient through a planning process. Accurate planning is essential to ensure that radiation reaches the precise spot in the body affected by cancer while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.
Is radiation therapy right for me ?
2015-04-22
Radiation therapy is one of the main treatments offered to men with prostate cancer. External beam radiation therapy External beam radiation therapy is used to treat prostate cancer using high intensity radiation beams such as X-rays, gamma rays and electrons. More precisely, it consists in the emission of radiation from an external source directed towards
Health Canada Approves New Indication for Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
2015-04-20
New Indication for the Use of Xtandi® (enzalutamide) Capsules Approval based on improved overall survival, delayed time to radiographic progression and an overall positive risk-benefit profile In the Phase III PREVAIL trial, men receiving enzalutamide therapy exhibited a statistically significant improvement in both overall survival and delayed time to radiographic progression or death as compared to
What are my treatment options?
2015-04-15
Under 70 years old Men in their fifties or sixties are more likely to die from prostate cancer than older men because the disease has more time to evolve or reappear. It is therefore very important to treat the cancer as soon as possible. In general, when the prostate cancer is localized, the most effective
What are the prostate cancer treatment options?
2015-04-10
There are several treatment options available for patients suffering from prostate cancer. The doctor adapts the treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each person and determines which option will lead to the most optimal results. Treatment should therefore take account of the progress of the disease, health status, age, opinions, preferences and expectations
What happens after my diagnosis of prostate cancer ?
2015-03-26
The diagnosis of prostate cancer greatly influences the choice of treatment. Indeed, the results of the biopsy and the different tests and scans measure two key indicators: the grade and stage of prostate cancer. The grade determines the degree of aggressiveness of the cancer while the stage indicates the degree of spread. Both indicators are
