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Blood in the urine – what does that mean exactly?
Hematuria is the clinical name given when there is blood in the urine. The presence of blood in the urine can make urine appear pink, red, or brown, depending on the amount of blood, how long it has been in the urine, and how acidic the urine is. Many causes of blood in the urine are […]
Blood in the sperm – what does that mean exactly?
Hemospermia is the clinical name given when there is blood in the sperm. Seeing blood in your sperm can be alarming. And while the presence of blood in your sperm may be cause for concern, it is generally not serious and does not require an immediate medical examination. The presence of blood in the sperm […]
Can you have a good life despite advanced cancer?
Today, many patients now have access to more than one drug that can help them live longer and improve their quality of life, despite living with advanced cancer. I was diagnosed at the age of 65 and I have been living with my prostate cancer for 20 years. And to all the men who have this […]
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 […]