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Our blogs are written by health professionals who have expertise in the field of prostate and prostate cancer. You can therefore be assured that the information provided is precise and accurate. The many topics covered are intended to help people better understand the effects of the disease, treatment options and how to improve their quality of life.
Is it safe to delay my treatment
Yes and no. The answer to the question Is it safe to delay my treatment depends on many factors: your type of prostate cancer, your age, and your general health. Your treatment may be delayed due to an external situation beyond your control such as a pandemic. Or lack of nurses or availability of an […]
The benefits of walking on your prostate
For a healthy prostate, prevention is the best remedy, and exercise, such as the benefits of walking, can be one of your great allies. Essential in the role of your fertility, the prostate can be a small annoying gland. It can be prone to painful infections or inflammation (prostatitis), hypertrophy (BPH) which increases the frequency of […]
Is digital rectal examination still relevant
The signs are not symptoms you may have, such as urinary tract symptoms, but objective facts your doctor can feel. Currently, a digital rectal examination is the cheapest method of screening for prostate cancer, only partially, because nowadays it is done in tandem with a PSA test. It was also the only method that existed […]
Yes or no for a PSA test for men over age 70
We all know that aging is a recognized risk factor for prostate cancer, that it can be cured, but you still need to be screened early to put the odds in your favor. But what about older men? Should men be screened for prostate cancer and have a PSA test past 70 years of age? […]
What is successful active surveillance
Is it possible to achieve successful active surveillance? Of course. Does this mean your cancer will never progress? Not at all. But in 65-70% of cases, cancer does not progress because the patient was a good candidate for this type of treatment option. Having prostate cancer does not necessarily mean that you will be treated. […]
Is there a link between prostate cancer and vasectomy?
The answer is no. Most men are quite nervous when it comes to vasectomy. And for three decades, conflicting studies have not reassured them. Some researchers have argued in the past that the surgical procedure may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Indeed, some controversy has been raised over the relationship between vasectomy and prostate […]
