Biopsies are crucial diagnostic aids in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. However, there are many misconceptions or myths surrounding biopsy that can worry more than one patient. A clarification can therefore be useful if you are resistant to the idea of having this intervention, following your readings on the internet… Most cancers are diagnosed and […]

PI-RADS is an acronym for Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System from images obtained following an imaging test such as multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI). It is a scale for rating the likelihood that clinically significant prostate cancer is present. It’s a 5-digit system, from least likely to most likely. In other words, when a mpMRI is […]

Do you have urinary symptoms that affect you on a daily basis? The article Foods that irritate your bladder is for you. We know that the prescription of certain medications can promote urinary incontinence in some people. The side effects of these drugs are sometimes temporary, but it is important to talk to your doctor about them. But what about […]

Eating well during your treatment to avoid weight loss or gain is essential to your health. Nutritional needs may be higher during prostate cancer treatment. You’ll need a good supply of protein, nutrients, and fluids, but not necessarily extra calories. Medically reviewed by Surgeon-Urologist Dr. Vincent Trudeau on 02/25/2022 Proper nutrition can aid your recovery, preserve muscle mass and […]

Dietary and physical adjustments can improve bone health and reduce the risk of fractures.  

Often food-related, a starting point would be to write down what you eat and how your gut feels to find out what causes bloating, burping and gas after a meal or throughout the day. Keeping a food diary for a few weeks could help you make some changes to your eating habits. This is particularly […]