A sudden and painful inability to voluntarily empty the bladder suggests acute urinary retention. My bladder is full and I am no longer urinating means consult urgently! It is more common in men than women and is most often due to an enlarged prostate or BPH. The latter can compress the urethra, to the point […]

Why is it important to better manage stress to ease BPH symptoms? To improve your quality of life. It’s easy to understand how the symptoms of an enlarged prostate or BPH can cause stress. Having an urgent need to find a bathroom at work, while traveling or when you’re on a golf course or on […]

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome, previously known as chronic prostatitis, is a condition that mainly manifests as pelvic pain, but other symptoms can accompany this condition as well. The causes of chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) are not well understood. This problem has traditionally been treated with antibiotics, although bacteria are rarely involved. It can persist […]

The results came in and for the fourth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet was chosen as the best diet to follow in 2021, according to US News and World Report, which was in its 11th annual review of the best diets. Indeed, an expert panel of 25 of the country’s top physicians, nutritionists […]

Whether you want to prevent prostate cancer or simply eat well, here are 5 tips for slimmer, healthier, and tastier meals. But to get there, it’s important to find recipes that will satisfy your appetite, without overdoing it or giving in to snacking impulses. In fact, swapping out calorie-dense food for a healthier choice while staying true […]

The co-signatories of this letter are the leaders of five provincial not-for-profit organizations, working directly with people with cancer and their loved ones. ​ Mr. Dubé, On June 16, you and hundreds of others participated in a virtual gathering to join forces and raise our voices for the wider oncology community. We rallied our audience, […]