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Prostate cancer can be seen only in males, as this disease is related with male reproductive system. This type of cancer usually occurs when a man crosses fifty years or more. In this disease, the cancer cells spread from prostate to other parts of the body, which may result in pain during urinating, ejaculating and other related dysfunctions. The cancer cells multiply and spread in bone areas and lymph nodes.

Prostate cancer is widely seen throughout the world. It can be seen in US the most, and more in European countries besides Asian countries. Generally, treatments for any type of cancer are radiation therapy (X-rays) and surgery. These cancer treatments, however, are intent to cure the disease.

Etiology (causes):

Prostate cancer’s cause is not precisely known. However, there could be following factors involved:

1) Genetic
2) Hormonal
3) Environmental
4) Chemical, and
5) Nutritional or dietary factors Continue reading ‘Know Everything About Prostate Cancer Treatment’ »

Prostate cancer is second to skin cancer as the most common form of cancer for men in the USA. Where cancer is the cause of death amongst males, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer.

Prostate cancer will be diagnosed in over a quarter of a million men in the USA each year. Cancer of the prostate will affect one out of six men during their life time. That is almost seventeen percent of all men will be affected by this disease during their lives. Almost three percent of men will die from prostate cancer.

Age, genetic factors and life style are all factors that affect the possibility of contracting cancer of the prostate. Continue reading ‘Are You Worried About Prostate Cancer? Take Action With Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements’ »

Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer amongst men in the USA. The most common being lung cancer. Over twenty seven thousand men are estimated to die from cancer of the prostate annually.

The good news is that research has shown that a diet which has a high Omega 3 fatty acid content can reduce the potential for getting prostate cancer and reduce the effects of cancer of the prostate. The research focused on the amount of oily or fatty fish in the diet of the men studied. The conclusion of the studies was that men who ate more fatty fish were less likely to be affected by prostate cancer. It was also concluded that where cancer of the prostate was diagnosed the growth rate of the prostate tumor could be reduced by increasing the amount of Omega 3 fats in the diet. Continue reading ‘Treatment For Prostate Cancer With Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements’ »

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’ »

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’ »

Chocolate: Just the word can send most women into blissful daydreams. Is it the texture, the taste or the effects that women have fallen in love with? Perhaps it is the fact that we are bombarded with the message that chocolate is bad for you.

Did you know that chocolate was originally thought to be a gift from the gods? The Aztec Mayans were the ones to discover this blissful treat. Despite what we were told growing up – that chocolate is not good for you, we have now chocolate is now considered to be healthy. To a degree though. There are substances within chocolate that are healthy, they are called flavonoids. Flavonoids are phytochemicals that help to fight prostate cancer.

One word of caution though, too much chocolate is not always a good thing. As most can attest to, if one eats too much chocolate the following affects can occur: headaches, tummy aches and the ban of every parent – cavities. Continue reading ‘Bust Prostate Cancer With Chocolate’ »

Cancer that arises in the prostate gland is referred to as prostate cancer. The prostate gland is one of the organs of the body that is found at the neck of the canal that passes the urine i.e. just below the bladder. A part of urethra is surrounded by the prostate gland.

Prostate gland helps in controlling the flow of urine by pressing the area with which it surrounds. Another function of the prostate gland is to produce some of the semen agents like sugars and minerals that transport sperm. The prostate gland will be in a size of a wall nut in young people and it grows larger as the age progresses.

The primary source for this tumor is the prostate cells. The tumor slowly develops and hides for a very long time before it can produce any symptoms. These small tumors can also escape the physical examinations. Continue reading ‘Quick Description of Prostate Cancer – What You Need to Know’ »

By now you have probably heard about how green leaf tea does offer some health benefits to those who either drink it or take it in tablet form. But, do you really know about the health benefits that it offers? Did you know that green tea and prostate cancer has been at the top of the “talk” list here lately?

Scientific studies have proven that green leaf tea offers a variety of health benefits from helping to fight against diabetes and the symptoms of arthritis to actually helping to prevent several different forms of cancer. Green tea and prostate cancer are at the top of the list.

The catechins that are found in green leaf tea actually have been found to target prostate cancer cells and destroy them. The good news is that they do not target any healthy cells. Continue reading ‘Uncover the Link Between Green Tea and Prostate Cancer – Prevent Prostate Problems Naturally’ »

I have a chronic problem with kidney stones. It was because of this problem that I received a blessing in disguise. While I was seeing my urologist for a scan on pain from a kidney stone, he found some abnormalities. He first noticed that I had a double hernia and also an enlarged prostate. After the hernia surgery, I went back to the urologist to get a psa test.

PSA stands for Prostate specific antigen. Although I’m not a doctor, I learned that it can detect different issues with the prostate. The first is prostatitus. This is some type of infection or inflammation in the pelvic region. The second is an enlarged prostate or BPH which causes difficult urination. Lastly, psa can detect prostate cancer. I have had difficulty urinating for a few years, so I thought for sure that I simply had BPH. Continue reading ‘My Battle With 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?’ »