Prostate Cancer

With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s important that we discuss issues dealing with men’s health, including the number one male health issue – prostate cancer. The week leading up to Father’s Day is designated as Men’s Health Week, so discussions about prostate and prostate cancer are generally more common around this time. Prostate ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer has been found to be associated with increased saturated fat in diet, according to a new study. Saturated fat is commonly found in cheese and fatty beef. High consumption of such foods is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Research assistant professor Emma H. Allott said, “We show that high ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer risk is strongly influenced by breast and ovarian cancer history in family. The findings suggest that men who have a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer should be more heavily screened for prostate cancer, especially if those cancers are associated with a gene mutation BRCA1 or BRCA2. The results of the ...click here to read more

Faulty prostate cancer-causing gene in fathers and brothers raises breast cancer risk in women, according to research. The link between the two types of cancer may be due to a faulty gene that is passed through families. The study looked at 78,000 American women and found that women whose fathers or brothers had prostate cancer ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer, one of the most common types of cancer in men, is often treated with radiotherapy, however, experts now believe that this form of treatment can lead to secondary cancers. Radiotherapy or – as many call it – radiation, uses high-energy particles or waves to destroy cancer cells. There are different types of radiotherapy. ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer survival rates may be boosted with regular exercise, research shows. The American Cancer Society study looked at over 10,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer. The men provided information about their activity levels prior to and after diagnosis. The researchers found that men with the highest levels of exercise prior to their diagnosis had ...click here to read more

You probably drink coffee numerous times a day for the caffeine kick and energy boost. But if you’re a man, you could be getting an additional benefit of coffee you never knew about. By now, you have probably heard of numerous studies that reveal the benefits of coffee. From supporting heart health to reducing the ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer aggressiveness has been found to be linked to low levels of vitamin D in a new study. The researchers from Northwestern Medicine revealed that the vitamin D deficiency in men could help predict aggressive prostate cancer identified at time of surgery. Lead investigator, Dr. Adam Murphy said, “Vitamin D deficiency may predict aggressive ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer survivors face increased risk of developing heart disease. The three million prostate cancer survivors in the U.S. are more likely to die of another illness. But early detection can prevent early death and improve mortality outcomes. The biggest concern for prostate cancer survivors is heart disease. Researchers have focused on modulating the risk ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer risk is linked to male pattern baldness at age 45. The findings of the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reveal that men with male pattern baldness by the age of 45 have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer by 40 percent, compared to men without. Baldness pattern that is ...click here to read more

In effort to raise awareness about cancer in the context of February being the National Cancer Prevention Month, here’s the selection of our most recent articles on breast cancer treatment, prostate cancer treatment, cancer-related Alzheimer’s disease risk, along with preventative recommendations to keep in mind. The American Institute for Cancer Research summarized the lifestyle changes ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) experience hot flashes. ADT is a common treatment for prostate cancer in its advanced stage, yet nearly 80 percent of ADT patients experience hot flashes. Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center looked to explore why the phenomenon may occur and determine genetic factors along with other characteristics that ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic risks are linked to ADT in men with prostate cancer. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a treatment for prostate cancer, which is the most common form of cancer in men and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Prostate cancer can be a slow process, but ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer aggressiveness in obese patients is reduced by exercise and healthy habits. Obesity is a risk factor for poor overall health and has been shown to increase complications for many health conditions as well. Therefore, it is of no surprise that combating obesity can help improve outcomes of prostate cancer. The prostate is surrounded ...click here to read more