When I went to the hospital to receive the results of my biopsy, I was ready for anything except what I was going to hear that morning… prostate cancer! Yet, even if after the fact I realized that I had all the symptoms leading to a diagnosis of prostate cancer, I refused to face reality
Although it does not replace a prostate biopsy, doctors increasingly using imaging technology to help diagnose and treat prostate cancer. One of these technologies is the multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI). It is a sophisticated technology that involves creating detailed three-dimensional images of the prostate and surrounding tissue, using waves and a magnetic field. The images
PSA is produced by healthy cells in the prostate. This is why it’s normal to find a small amount of PSA in your blood. A PSA higher than normal can be worrisome. However, the only conclusion we can draw is that your prostate is talking to you and that we need to investigate. A PSA test
Most cancers are due to many risk factors, but sometimes prostate cancer develops in men who have none of the risk factors described below. The exact causes of prostate cancer are still unknown. Numerous studies are underway in the world and we will surely know more in the coming years. However, research has shed light on
There is convincing evidence that a family history of the disease increases your risk for prostate cancer. This does not mean that you will develop it. It only means that if f you have a family history of prostate cancer, talk to your doctor about when you should start screening for this disease. A family
Convinced that your prostate cancer holds back your hopes of finding the right life companion? And what if that was not quite the case… Men who have had prostate cancer would confirm that after the illness, life is never the same as it used to be. Indeed, the illness changes our priorities, values, and our
There are three major prostate diseases: benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) or enlarged prostate, prostatitis or inflammation of the prostate and prostate cancer. After the age of 40, it is important that you do not confuse the symptoms of these three conditions. Examination by a doctor becomes more than important. Excerpt from the new edition Prostate
Men often mistakenly think that the prostate is required for penile erection. But that is not quite the case. You need to know your prostate. Reading the following, you will learn more about… why men have a prostate! What is the prostate? It’s a gland Located under your bladder and in front of your rectum,
It may be harder or more expensive for a prostate cancer survivor to get travel health or trip cancellation insurance. Some private companies do offer this type of coverage to cancer survivors, but at a higher rate and under specific conditions. According to CAA, every insurer has its own rules and limits when it comes
For many, the holiday season is usually synonymous with gatherings and celebrations with family and friends. It’s a happy moment, where you want to please your loved ones. For others, it’s a hectic time, interspersed with stress and anxiety. Are holidays for you more stressful than festive? Are you the type of person who cannot
A new clinical trial, opening across Canada, is considered a major advancement in precision medicine, meaning the right drug to the right patient at the right time for prostate cancer, and the first of its kind in the world. The IND.234 clinical trial, conducted by the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG), uses liquid biopsy technology
The medical content on the PROCURE website is validated by a committee of urologists, making it a credible source of information on prostate cancer. The most popular YouTube videos on prostate cancer often offer biased or misleading information, posing potential health risks to patients. It is vital that patients have reliable sources of information on
Research about pot’s or cannabis therapeutic benefits is still inconclusive. Smoking it, like smoking tobacco, has been linked to lung and oral cancers. Text by Ben Waldman, published on Macleans.ca on October 17, 2018 There are testimonials suggesting cannabis helped treat people’s cancer or even rid them of the disease, but as far as Canada’s
You have prostate cancer? Move as soon as you can! We talked about the importance of exercising with a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Why? If only to regain some power over your life, self-esteem and body image. During prostate cancer treatment, it’s normal to not feel much like exercising, but it’s recommended by doctors to
The diagnosis of prostate cancer greatly influences the choice of treatment. In fact, the results of the biopsy and the various tests determine two key indicators, namely the grade (Gleason score) and the stage of prostate cancer. The grade specifies the degree of aggressiveness of cancer while the stage indicates its degree of spread. These
New drugs have given thousands of men with aggressive prostate cancer fresh hope of beating the disease. Trials are now underway to test immunotherapy drugs, which supercharge the body’s immune system to fight disease in those who are resistant to traditional treatments. Around 10% of prostate cancer cases diagnosed each year have DNA mutations in their
According to Cancer Treatment Centres of America, Naturopathy “is an approach to health care that uses natural, non-toxic therapies to treat the whole person and encourage the self-healing process.” Naturopathic therapies include nutrition and supplementation, exercise, botanical medicine, lifestyle counseling, acupuncture and massage. It is important to remember “natural” does NOT mean safe. If you
Acupuncture could be helpful for men who are undergoing treatment for prostate cancer or for relieving the side effects of the disease and treatments. The question is could this be anything more than a placebo? Only the research will provide answers to this question. Could acupuncture provide clinical benefit for cancer patients with treatment-related side
It’s not just athletes, hockey, football, baseball, or soccer players who use massage therapy. People living with cancer also use it. Why? To relieve their symptoms of the disease, the side effects of their treatments or to reduce their anxiety. Many studies tend to confirm the effectiveness of a massage adapted and provided by a
The federal government is spending $378 million on medical research projects across the country, with $32 million going to teams at the University of Montreal. In total, the government is funding 405 projects including research on preventing post-partum hemorrhaging and diagnosing prostate cancer. CTV Montreal – Published Monday, August 13, 2018 12:46PM | Last Updated, August 13,
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