As we recently talked about different treatment options and new molecules to treat prostate cancer, the next few articles will be interspersed with case histories to compare treatment options based on different diagnoses. We believe that, unless you have no choice because your cancer is aggressive, taking the time to make the right decision is […]

Whether you are currently under active surveillance, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or have opted for surgery or radiation therapy, your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood level is an important indicator of the effectiveness and your response to treatment. In general, your PSA rate is expected to fall, to be at very low or undetectable levels (0), depending […]

As you know, hormone therapy is mainly used when first treatments fail or when a patient is not a candidate for radical surgery or radiotherapy. On occasion, it can be combined with other treatments, such as radiotherapy. As you also know, hormone therapy may be slowing the growth of prostate cancer, but it cannot cure […]

For many men with prostate cancer like you, a short or long-term hormone therapy, combined or not with another treatment (eg radiotherapy), offers the hope of a long life by controlling your illness. Hormone therapy blocks your testosterone, a hormone known to stimulate the growth of prostate cancer. A matter of the heart Although it […]

Blood cholesterol is a natural fat. Your body needs it to work properly. Blood cholesterol helps to make hormones, such as testosterone, cell membranes (which cover the cells), and vitamin D. The problem is when there is too much. What’s good and what’s bad cholesterol? Your liver makes about 80% of your body’s cholesterol. The […]

For all men and especially those who are on hormone therapy for prostate cancer… Blood pressure is the pressure or force of your blood against the walls of your blood vessels as it circulates. Blood pressure is most commonly measured in the brachial artery of your arm and it is expressed as two numbers. Systolic […]