ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ADVANCED CANCER
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SIDE EFFECTS
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Where has my libido gone?
2021-06-16
Libido or sexual desire is defined by this desire or sexual appetite for sexuality, in any form whatsoever: through intercourse or through masturbation. In men,
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How to take care of your bones
2021-06-14
Treatment for osteoporosis aims to increase bone mass and reduce the risk of fractures. How to take care of your bones is an article co-authored by two
A beautiful cancer? Really?
2021-06-04
That’s what they say … “If you’re going to have cancer, might as well be prostate cancer. That’s a beautiful cancer.” Yeah… right! Here is
Male Osteoporosis
2021-06-02
Nicknamed “the silent thief” due to the absence of symptoms, osteoporosis is often only detected at a later stage following a fracture. Male Osteoporosis is an article
Why am I receiving hormone therapy?
2021-05-31
Why am I receiving hormone therapy? Has your doctor recommended hormone therapy to treat your prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is a hormone-sensitive type of cancer, meaning its
Prostate cancer: Advances in radiation therapy
2021-05-30
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your doctor will consider many factors before recommending the best treatment. For many of you, this may
The impact of treatments on your ejaculations
2021-05-25
Side effects related to sexual function following prostate cancer treatment can impact your ejaculations, erectile function and libido if you are on hormone therapy. It
What foods should I avoid during radiation therapy?
2021-05-17
While you can eat whatever you want during your radiation treatment, you should expect to make some adjustments to your diet. When asked what foods
I am under radiation therapy: Am I… radioactive?
2021-05-10
That’s a great question and the answer depends on the type of radiation therapy received. Radiation therapy can use high-intensity X-rays emitted by a device or
Permanent brachytherapy: What exactly is it?
2021-05-04
Permanent brachytherapy often called low dose rate brachytherapy, administers very small doses of radiation. They are emitted from small sources containing radioactive iodine, called “iodine 125”. These sources look like
Are you still leaking urine?
2021-04-27
Most men do not have permanent incontinence after prostate surgery. It is still important to know that the possibility of occasional or permanent urine leakage
You have a urinary catheter? Here’s how to take care of it
2021-04-26
You are wearing a urinary catheter after your radical surgery? This apparatus is a little uncomfortable, we agree, but it is invisible under your clothing
Radical surgery: 5 points to remember
2021-04-19
If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your doctor will consider many factors before recommending the best treatment. For many of you, this may mean completely
Conventional or robotic surgery?
2021-04-12
Here is a typical case of concern from a patient who has opted for radical surgery as a treatment for his cancer and who asks
Choice between radical surgery or radiotherapy?
2021-04-05
Unless you are not a candidate for either option, there are generally no strict rules for deciding whether radical surgery or radiotherapy is preferable as
Worried about your symptoms? When to consult!
2021-03-31
Your prostate, the tiny sex gland responsible for your ability to fertilize an egg, can become finicky with age. Indeed, it can cause very annoying
Genetic predisposition to prostate cancer?
2021-03-19
To date, several genes have been identified as having a link with prostate cancer. When there is a suspicion of a genetic predisposition to prostate
Does sugar really feed cancer cells?
2021-03-08
With all the information on the internet, especially with regards to diet, you have made the decision to eliminate all unhealthy foods responsible for the
Cancer-fighting foods for your prostate: Myths vs Reality
2021-03-01
Can some cancer-fighting foods for your prostate lower your risk of cancer? Wouldn’t it be great if just one food could protect you against prostate
Understanding your biopsy report
2021-02-26
Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer? Understanding your biopsy report from the outset is important, as it is the cornerstone of your treatment options