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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.
Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean?
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 […]
What you need to know before starting hormone therapy
Hormone therapy blocks your testosterone, a hormone known to stimulate the growth of prostate cancer. Although it is a treatment of reference, especially if you have advanced prostate cancer, hormone therapy is not without side effects. In fact, it is the lowering of your testosterone levels that is responsible for them. This is what you […]
Dear stress: I think it’s time to break up
For many, the holiday season is usually synonymous with gatherings and celebrations with family and friends. It’s a happy moment, where you want to please your loved ones. For others, it’s a hectic time, interspersed with stress and anxiety. Are holidays for you more stressful than festive? Are you the type of person who cannot […]
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 […]
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 […]
