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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.
My prostate hurts. Could it be cancer?
There are three major prostate diseases: benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) or enlarged prostate, prostatitis or inflammation of the prostate and prostate cancer. After the age of 40, it is important that you do not confuse the symptoms of these three conditions. Examination by a doctor becomes more than important. Excerpt from the new edition Prostate […]
How well do you know your prostate?
Men often mistakenly think that the prostate is required for penile erection. But that is not quite the case. You need to know your prostate. Reading the following, you will learn more about… why men have a prostate! What is the prostate? It’s a gland Located under your bladder and in front of your rectum, […]
Prostate cancer and travel: Am I insurable?
It may be harder or more expensive for a prostate cancer survivor to get travel health or trip cancellation insurance. Some private companies do offer this type of coverage to cancer survivors, but at a higher rate and under specific conditions. According to CAA, every insurer has its own rules and limits when it comes […]
Dear stress: I think it’s time to break up
For many, the holiday season is usually synonymous with gatherings and celebrations with family and friends. It’s a happy moment, where you want to please your loved ones. For others, it’s a hectic time, interspersed with stress and anxiety. Are holidays for you more stressful than festive? Are you the type of person who cannot […]
Prostate cancer: The right drug to the right patient at the right time.
A new clinical trial, opening across Canada, is considered a major advancement in precision medicine, meaning the right drug to the right patient at the right time for prostate cancer, and the first of its kind in the world. The IND.234 clinical trial, conducted by the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG), uses liquid biopsy technology […]
PROCURE: Credible source of information on prostate cancer
The medical content on the PROCURE website is validated by a committee of urologists, making it a credible source of information on prostate cancer. The most popular YouTube videos on prostate cancer often offer biased or misleading information, posing potential health risks to patients. It is vital that patients have reliable sources of information on […]
