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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.
Massage therapy… Why not do it?
It’s not just athletes, hockey, football, baseball, or soccer players who use massage therapy. People living with cancer also use it. Why? To relieve their symptoms of the disease, the side effects of their treatments or to reduce their anxiety. Many studies tend to confirm the effectiveness of a massage adapted and provided by a […]
Federal government devoting $378 million to medical research
The federal government is spending $378 million on medical research projects across the country, with $32 million going to teams at the University of Montreal. In total, the government is funding 405 projects including research on preventing post-partum hemorrhaging and diagnosing prostate cancer. CTV Montreal – Published Monday, August 13, 2018 12:46PM | Last Updated, August 13, […]
A gene responsible for hair loss could increase the effectiveness of immunotherapy
American researchers have come to understand the links between the IKZF1 gene, responsible for hair loss, and the activity of the immune system in tumors. Their results could improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy for some patients. Overcoming cancer with the help of one’s body… is not the proposal of a dubious marabout but the concept […]
Alternative medicine … What are we talking about?
Complementary therapies, and alternative therapies or alternative medicine, are not part of traditional or mainstream medicine that is based on research and generally used in the Canadian health care system. Surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy are examples of classic treatments for prostate cancer. Do you really know how complementary therapies differ from alternative therapies? […]
Prostate cancer: Did you say zero symptoms?
Google keeps track of what is searched most frequently. Since prostate cancer is common, it’s hardly surprising that people who research aches or pains “down there” in the lower part of the abdomen search for “symptoms of prostate cancer.” The most commonly googled question related to prostate cancer is “What are the symptoms” Given what’s […]
Prognosis = Doctor, will I be cured?
After receiving your diagnosis of prostate cancer, it is natural to imagine the worst and worry about how cancer will affect your life and the lives of your loved ones. It can be difficult and stressful to have to decide on your treatment. You will most certainly have questions regarding your prognosis and may want […]
