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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.
Can cannabis treat cancer? Can cannabis cause cancer?
Research about pot’s or cannabis therapeutic benefits is still inconclusive. Smoking it, like smoking tobacco, has been linked to lung and oral cancers. Text by Ben Waldman, published on Macleans.ca on October 17, 2018 There are testimonials suggesting cannabis helped treat people’s cancer or even rid them of the disease, but as far as Canada’s […]
One, two, three… Go!
You have prostate cancer? Move as soon as you can! We talked about the importance of exercising with a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Why? If only to regain some power over your life, self-esteem and body image. During prostate cancer treatment, it’s normal to not feel much like exercising, but it’s recommended by doctors to […]
What happens after my diagnosis of prostate cancer?
The diagnosis of prostate cancer greatly influences the choice of treatment. In fact, the results of the biopsy and the various tests determine two key indicators, namely the grade (Gleason score) and the stage of prostate cancer. The grade specifies the degree of aggressiveness of cancer while the stage indicates its degree of spread. These […]
Immunotherapy offers hope for men
New drugs have given thousands of men with aggressive prostate cancer fresh hope of beating the disease. Trials are now underway to test immunotherapy drugs, which supercharge the body’s immune system to fight disease in those who are resistant to traditional treatments. Around 10% of prostate cancer cases diagnosed each year have DNA mutations in their […]
Naturopathy: Yes, No or Maybe?
According to Cancer Treatment Centres of America, Naturopathy “is an approach to health care that uses natural, non-toxic therapies to treat the whole person and encourage the self-healing process.” Naturopathic therapies include nutrition and supplementation, exercise, botanical medicine, lifestyle counseling, acupuncture and massage. It is important to remember “natural” does NOT mean safe. If you […]
Prostate cancer and acupuncture? Why not…
Acupuncture could be helpful for men who are undergoing treatment for prostate cancer or for relieving the side effects of the disease and treatments. The question is could this be anything more than a placebo? Only the research will provide answers to this question. Could acupuncture provide clinical benefit for cancer patients with treatment-related side […]
