Health Guidance

Prostate tumor affects only men as this disease affect the prostate glands and prostate cancer prognosis can help in deciding the stage of the cancer. However, before talking about the prediction and future of the disease it is essential that you should have the basic idea about the disease.

In fact, prostate tumor relates to the growth of malignant cancer or nodules in the prostate glands, which is a part of men’s sexual organ. This disease is mostly diagnosed in aging men, that is men who are fifty years or above in age. Therefore, if you have celebrated your fiftieth birthday and have developed this disease then you can undergo prostate cancer prognosis to know your future survival chances. Continue reading ‘Prostate Cancer Prognosis Helps in Predicting the Future of the Disease’ »

Cancer of any kind is very dangerous to the human body. For that matter, its very mention brings down shivers in a person’s body, and people start to feel worried and tensed. There are some kinds of cancers that are general, such as lung cancer, liver cancer etc. However, there are certain gender specific types of cancers too such as the Breast Cancer which is common in women. In men, one of the most common kinds of cancer is the Prostrate Cancer. Prostrate is actually a male gland which is situated right under the bladder. According to statistics, 1 out of every 6 men in the United States suffers from this kind of cancer.

Like all diseases and illnesses, early detection in Prostate Cancer also helps to prevent the situation from worsening. Most of the times, people do not have full knowledge about the symptoms of the cancer, and thus, they are not even aware of the fact that they are suffering from a particular kind of cancer, and for that matter, any kind of disease. Some of the most common symptoms of prostrate cancer include problem in urination, which includes trouble in its passing or experiencing any kind of pain; blood in the urine or a very weak flow of the urine; pain in lower back, hips, thighs, abdominal area or near the penis. Sometimes, even some kind of unexpected sudden weight loss is also considered to be one of the symptoms of prostrate cancer. Continue reading ‘What Are the Common Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?’ »

If you are a male of fifty years or above you should always insist on testing for prostate cancer. Research has proved that aging males especially of fifty years or above have higher chances of developing cancerous cells in their prostate glands. It is true that many of you hesitate to conduct any kind of test for the fear that the tests may prove positive.

Nevertheless, you should not forget the fact that test for prostate cancer would help in detecting the problem at an early stage. Therefore, your doctor can help in completely eradicating the disease and your survival chances will increase. Moreover, the pre and post treatment suffering will be lesser if the detection takes place at an early stage. Continue reading ‘Information About Different Types of Tests For Prostate Cancer’ »

Prostate cancer is serious and the second most common form of cancer death in males in America. Is genetic testing for this cancer possible?

Certain cancers have well established genetic components, the best known being breast cancer and the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The first prostate cancer gene was discovered way back in 1996 by a team of Swedish and US scientists. Genetic research and techniques have enormously expanded since then, and although other genes involved have been identified, their exact roles have not been uncovered.

In studies of men, their genetic profiles, and prostate cancer, statistically significant relationships have been discovered. However, some prostate cancers are slow growing and even harmless while others are very aggressive and deadly. The tests have not been able to distinguish these. Also there are concerns of privacy. What if companies and health care providers used these test results to help determine whether to offer employment or insurance. Even if illegal, these types of crimes have occurred in the past. And other concern is worry: a man who, with current testing technology, was shown to be at a high risk could worry needlessly. Continue reading ‘Genetic Testing For Prostate Cancer – Ready For Prime Time?’ »

The April 2009 issue of Clinical Cancer Research will hold some exciting and hopeful news for men with prostate cancer or who have a history of prostate cancer in their family. University of California researchers and professors have teamed up to reveal some potentially life changing news for men who are at a high risk for prostate cancer: even if you have a genetic tendency toward developing prostate cancer (called a cox-2 genetic predisposition to the disease), eating a healthy diet with a substantial amount of omega 3 fatty acids in your daily food intake can dramatically decrease your odds of developing this illness1. Even though the actual study will not be released until April of 2009, the U.S. News and World Report released a summary of the results of the study and spoke with several of the researchers involved in the trials.

It turns out that omega 3 fatty acids, essential nutrients that your body cannot function without but must ingest in their fully compound form in order to benefit from, are critical to preventing prostate cancer whether you have a genetic tendency toward the health issue or not. This has been suspected for many years because omega 3 fatty acids, which are commonly found in salmon oil, are anti-inflammatory agents, which can help keep cells from “going bad” and turning into cancer cells when they are under stress from a variety of external and internal factors.

However, the news that omega 3 fatty acid can actually substantially decrease the odds of a man who is predisposed to prostate cancer of getting the disease is very exciting since previously knowing that one was predisposed to the disease generally simply meant one had to be extremely vigilant and hope to catch the problem before it became serious once it had occurred. Continue reading ‘The Key to Prostate Cancer Prevention’ »

There are many positive measures that you can take to maintain excellent prostate health. Here are 4 practical tips to implement in your daily life.

1) Lose your Belly Fat

Aim to keep your waistline trim. Fat in the body results in a lowering of Prostate Specific Antigen ( PSA) that circulates in the blood stream. When your Doctor checks your PSA levels to determine if you do have prostate cancer – an excess of weight may result in a skewing of test results.

2) Enjoy the sunshine!

Contrary to what you may have heard the sun isn`t all bad. In the US research carried out on men living within the sunniest states found a 32% lower risk rate of prostate cancer. This is believed to be as a result of Vitamin D, which we can get from the sun. However, if you are worried about damage to skin from the sun, you can get your Vitamin D requirements from Cod Liver Oil instead. Continue reading ‘How to Fight Prostate Cancer – 4 Essential Tips to Maintain Excellent Prostate Health’ »

Doctors and researchers believe there are certain factors that raise your chances of getting the disease. These are called risk factors for prostate cancer. Doctors cannot explain why one man gets prostate cancer and another does not, but they do know that no one can “catch” prostate cancer from another person.

Dietary factors likely play a role in fatal cases, while hormones are also important in regulating its growth. Diet and lifestyle are also believed to influence men’s development of the disease. Men who eat more red meat are believed to be more likely to develop the condition, while those who have more vegetables and fruits in their regular diet have a lower chance rate. Dietary amounts of certain foods, vitamins, and dietary minerals can contribute to prostate cancer risk. Men with higher serum levels of the short-chain omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid have higher rates of prostate cancer. Continue reading ‘Prostate Cancer Help – How to Deal With It’ »

Prostate cancer is a killer. Cancer of the prostate will kill about three percent of men in the United States of America annually. During their life time sixteen percent of men will experience the effects of cancer of the prostate. It is the second most common cancer, second only to skin cancer. It is also the second deadliest cancer, being second to lung cancer.

Men most prone to prostate cancer are

* Men who carry a variant of the COX-2 gene
* Men with a life style that makes them susceptible to cancer of the prostate.

Genetically affected males can be tested and being aware that they are carrying this gene. They can then take the precautions that will decrease their chances of developing prostate cancer and increasing their life expectancy should they develop cancer of the prostate. Continue reading ‘Don't Die From Prostate Cancer – Fight Back With Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements’ »

Women Against Prostate Cancer, a prostate cancer support group geared towards helping women and families affected by prostate cancer, wants to make sure every woman knows the facts about the disease.  Below are the top 10 things women should know:

1.  What is a prostate? The prostate is a walnut-sized male gland that contributes to the fluid that carries sperm. It is located just below the bladder.

2.  What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer occurs when a group of cells begins growing abnormally out of control in the prostate and invades healthy tissue. The cancer cells may also spread from the prostate to other parts of the body.

3.  Who does it affect? Prostate cancer does not only affect men; the disease can have a devastating effect on entire families, especially wives and partners. Continue reading ‘Top 10 Things Women Should Know About Prostate Cancer’ »