There are a number of risk factors for prostate cancer that men are urged to be mindful of. A new potential marker might be a little easier than others to detect. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology indicates there may be a link between prostate cancer and an early onset of typical male pattern baldness. Prostate cancer... read more

A common drug used to lower cholesterol levels may have a positive impact on the battle against prostate cancer. Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston have found that men who were taking statins while undergoing hormone therapy noticed marked slowing of the disease’s progression versus men who were not taking statins. The study involved 926 men undergoing hormone... read more

Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer will find a number of treatment options are often available to them. From surgical removal of the prostate itself to external beam radiation, seed implant therapy and hormone therapy, the best treatment choice will depend a lot on the particular case in hand. Men who undergo androgen deprivation therapy, however, may find... read more

While the jury has not quite come back with a definitive verdict, a number of studies are showing that soy may deliver promise when it comes to preventing and treating prostate cancer. While the National Cancer Institute readily points out that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved this dietary supplement for treatment or prevention of the... read more

Regular exercise is almost always recommended as an excellent way to improve health, prevent illness and increase stamina. For prostate cancer patients, however, getting active can prove especially important. After all, prostate cancer treatments are known to take their toll on survivors’ quality of life. Reported side effects of some treatments include erectile dysfunction, urinary problems, fatigue, weight gain, bowel... read more

When prostate cancer is the diagnosis, it’s not at all uncommon for men to swing into action, improving their lifestyles in hopes of helping beat the disease. Diet tends to improve, the frequency of exercise goes up and those who overindulge tend to take steps to slow alcohol consumption while also possibly kicking nicotine habits. While these moves are all... read more

Chemotherapy treatments are not without their share of potential side effects. From the nausea and fatigue that patients must suffer through to the strong potential of hair loss, each one makes fighting a positive diagnosis of cancer a very tough proposition no matter how it’s cracked. A new treatment, however, may have unlocked the key to helping patients maintain... read more

Men who are overweight or obese have higher risk factors for the development of a wide variety of medical conditions. From an increased risk for heart disease to higher risk for development of some kinds of cancer, carrying extra pounds around is simply not good for the body no matter how it’s looked at. When it comes to prostate... read more

Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer type found in American men. Although technically “common” and generally quite treatable, this disease is one that most men would simply prefer to avoid entirely. Since many of the risk factors for the disease are not necessarily controllable by men, the best defense in this particular case is a good offense. While eating... read more

It’s often easy for men to brush off the early warning signs of potential prostate cancer, telling themselves it’s just normal aging and enlarging of this particular gland. After all, it’s not uncommon for men to hate going into the doctor. There are, however, some signs that simply cannot be ignored. If you’re concerned about prostate cancer development, chances are... read more