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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.
What I need to know before treatment
Men diagnosed with prostate cancer experience a spike in anxiety and stress. This reaction, human and normal, is likely to affect their ability to process information. Making an informed decision about treatment becomes extremely difficult and yet this decision will be among the most important in their lives. You should know that, before deciding on a treatment, […]
How do I tell my loved ones about my cancer?
Upon learning that he has prostate cancer, a man is often in such a state of shock that he hears nothing other than the word cancer. “Why me? What did I do wrong? To whom and how will I tell about my cancer? It’s not fair”. The many reactions linked to illness, treatments, temporary changes in family life, as […]
But… I had no risk factor!
There are no cancer history or risk factor in my family. Neither on my mother’s side nor on my father’s side. My uncle died of lung cancer, but he was smoking like a chimney. I play sports, eat well, I am in good shape and, according to my doctor, I have a healthy weight. My PSA has always been […]
The 5 types of food to limit for a healthy prostate
Unfortunately, no convincing studies have found a clear link between diet and prostate cancer directly. However, clinical studies on migrants have suggested that there may be an association between prostate cancer and diet. Changing dietary habits also have benefits for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and other cancers such as colon cancer. It should be […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Prostate Cancer
The news about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world is cause for concern and you may be wondering what special precautions you should take, especially if you have prostate cancer. First, the most important thing to remember, whether or not you have prostate cancer, is that if you have symptoms, such as fever […]
What is an anti-inflammatory diet?
Dr. Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, says one of the most powerful tools for fighting inflammation does not come from the pharmacy, but from your groceries. “Many experimental studies have shown that the components of food or drink can have anti-inflammatory effects,” […]
