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If I had been given the choice

If I had been given the choice, I would have opted for active surveillance! Rest assured that if your prostate cancer has little risk of progressing and you are a good candidate, the active surveillance option will be offered to you. Indeed, in many cases, it is not necessary to treat this type of cancer.

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Why am I not receiving any treatment?

The question why am I not receiving any treatment often refers to watchful waiting. When everything indicates that your cancer will progress slowly and your life expectancy is less than 10 years, the doctor may prefer to wait for a possible manifestation of the disease before starting treatment. It is important, in some cases, to weigh the disadvantages of

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Tests and exams in 5 points

There are several approaches to keeping an eye on your cancer during or after treatment. Tests and exams in 5 points is a brief summary of the webinar on the subject, which we strongly recommend you watch. Besides the PSA test, if your cancer is stable, you will not have to undergo imaging tests. If you have

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The importance of medical monitoring

Have you been or are currently being treated for prostate cancer? In such a case, it pays to know the facts to fully understand the importance of medical monitoring. After a diagnosis of cancer, you will normally be followed by your urologist for several years. Depending on your type of cancer and treatment, this follow-up

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The usefulness of imaging tests

Although it does not replace a prostate biopsy, the usefulness of imaging tests can help in decision making. Indeed, physicians are increasingly using imaging technology to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. These tests help measure the size of the tumour, see if there are signs that the cancer has spread, and if

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Biopsy Myths

Biopsies are crucial diagnostic aids in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. However, there are many misconceptions or myths surrounding biopsy that can worry more than one patient. A clarification can therefore be useful if you are resistant to the idea of having this intervention, following your readings on the internet… Most cancers are diagnosed and

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What is a PI-RADS?

PI-RADS is an acronym for Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System from images obtained following an imaging test such as multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI). It is a scale for rating the likelihood that clinically significant prostate cancer is present. It’s a 5-digit system, from least likely to most likely. In other words, when a mpMRI is

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Foods that irritate your bladder

Do you have urinary symptoms that affect you on a daily basis? The article Foods that irritate your bladder is for you. We know that the prescription of certain medications can promote urinary incontinence in some people. The side effects of these drugs are sometimes temporary, but it is important to talk to your doctor about them. But what about

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Weight loss or gain: what to do?

Eating well during your treatment to avoid weight loss or gain is essential to your health. Nutritional needs may be higher during prostate cancer treatment. You’ll need a good supply of protein, nutrients, and fluids, but not necessarily extra calories. Medically reviewed by Surgeon-Urologist Dr. Vincent Trudeau on 02/25/2022 Proper nutrition can aid your recovery, preserve muscle mass and

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Bloating, burping and gas

Often food-related, a starting point would be to write down what you eat and how your gut feels to find out what causes bloating, burping and gas after a meal or throughout the day. Keeping a food diary for a few weeks could help you make some changes to your eating habits. This is particularly

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Miracle foods for a healthy prostate!

First, a quick Google search with the keywords Miracle Foods For A Healthy Prostate generated 5,800,000 results in 51 seconds! Interesting topic you say? You see, and we cannot say it enough, if there was evidence that a single food or a so-called natural supplement could prevent the development of prostate diseases, such as cancer, enlarged prostate

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Sex and prostate cancer in 5 points

Have you been treated for prostate cancer? Want to know more about how to recover your sexuality after treatment? Sex and prostate cancer in 5 points is a brief summary of the webinar on the subject, which we strongly recommend you watch. It is also important to note that it is not prostate cancer that causes ejaculation and erectile

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Will you still love me after?

Cancer can make a difference in relationships that include dating, love and sexual activity. This is true whether you are single or have a partner or spouse. Will you still love me after? is an article inviting you to open up and share your emotions. Before and during treatment, it is important to consider your sexual health,

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Why me

It’s normal to wonder why cancer strikes us or someone close to us. We often hear why me? Aside from age and known factors that could increase your risk of developing prostate cancer, no one knows why you, in particular, have the disease. You weren’t a target, just like other men in the same situation as you. Cancer is

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Erection and e-cigarette

What is the connection between erection and e-cigarettes? An erection is the result of a complex but well-ordered process involving your brain, blood vessels, erectile nerves and hormones. A disorder at either of these levels can lead to erectile dysfunction.  So what is the connection between erection and e-cigarettes?  Smoking, among other things, damages the vessels and

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10 signs that encourage you to see a doctor

There are many reasons why men will be referred to a specialist, and if you experience any of the following symptoms you should see a family doctor. Here are 10 signs that encourage you to consult. You should also know that unless you go to a private clinic, you cannot consult a specialist directly, such as

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The top 5 questions answered in 2021

Whether through our phone support line or our online chat support, we performed more than 1,730 interventions in 2021, of which here are the top 5 questions answered by our uro-oncology nurses. I urinate often or I have blood in my semen, in my urine or I have pain in the pelvis area, in my lower back and when

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Resolutions? No thanks!

Every year I make a list of resolutions to realize that over the months, they go out the window. Indeed, three times in my life, I signed up for a gym membership and paid a high annual fee, to be in shape for the summer season… Well, guess what? Are you one of those people

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Recurrence: doctor, am I going to die?

Please do not anticipate or jump to conclusions! The question … recurrence: doctor, am I going to die? is quite legitimate when you realize that some cancer cells have survived the initial treatment and are producing PSA again. Yet, after your treatment for prostate cancer, your PSA level had stabilized for some time and you were

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