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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.
5 ways to alleviate seasonal depression
Touched by prostate cancer or not, the particularity of the seasonal depression is that it comes back each year more or less at the same time. From an article by Catherine Girard, here are some tips from psychologist Marie-Pier Lavoie to relight your inner sun. Go play outside Seasonal depression is caused by fewer hours […]
Eating protein three times a day could make our seniors stronger
Quebec researchers link protein distribution to greater mass and muscle strength in the elderly Loss of muscle is an inevitable consequence of aging that can lead to frailty, falls or mobility problems. Eating enough protein is one way to remedy it, but it would seem that spreading protein equally among the three daily meals could […]
Does Vasectomy Give Men Prostate Cancer?
The Mayo Clinic’s large-scale study answers it once and for all… Most men are nervous enough about getting a vasectomy. And for three decades, conflicting studies haven’t made them feel any better. Some researchers warned that the birth control procedure increases chances of prostate cancer1. Scientists at the famed Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, recently […]
Why should I participate in a clinical trial?
You may be comforted to know that doctors and scientists are working diligently at finding new and better ways to treat, prevent, and screen for prostate cancer as well as to enhance the quality of life for prostate cancer patients. This work is done through clinical trials. What is a clinical trial? After a new […]
What is active surveillance for prostate cancer?
Active surveillance means monitoring slow-growing prostate cancer instead of undertaking radical treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy right away. The goal is to delay treatments or other measures for as long as possible in order to avoid the side effects associated with these treatments. Why is active surveillance an option? Some forms of prostate cancer grow slowly. Some […]
Why do the PSA test?
The PSA test is often discussed when it comes to screening for prostate cancer. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme produced by the prostate that can be analyzed from a single blood sample. The laboratory test measures nanograms per milliliter of free and bound APS in the blood. Quantities considered normal can vary according to age.
