Last year I participated in the Movember movement by growing a mustache I even raised some money in aid of prostate cancer research. I did not grow one this year. Whereas at one time, not too many years ago, I produced a decent mustache (see picture with Jack the Lab), the Movember 2011 product was visible, but only if you were up close. In support of awareness this Blog is the messenger for 2012. More…
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PROSTATE AWARENESS – Be early; be proactive; plan.
Early, consistent testing and thus early treatment of prostate disease may help men avoid a some unpleasant urinary tract difficulties and help men avoid sexual dysfunction. Early, consistent testing may also catch prostate cancer at an early stage and therefore allow the patient to avoid extended treatment or an early departure. More…
Part Three – “Advanced Prostate Cancer” (or When Prostate Cancer Returns) 1
Cancer cure is the goal of radical prostatectomy surgery. Unfortunately, despite earlier detection and treatment of Prostate Cancer today, recurrence following surgery is experienced in about 30% of cases. For many men, due to age or the nature of their cancer, treatment may not be required for many years, or ever. When it is determined that further treatment should be undertaken, hormonal therapy is typically the first treatment used. It will kill some cancer cells and will slow the cancer’s progress. But before agreeing to start hormonal therapy “a man should always question his doctor: More…
