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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.
Tips and advice when chemo comes on your plate
The side effects of prostate cancer treatment can make it difficult to maintain a healthy diet. Here are some tips and advice when chemo gets on your eating plate. The different treatments can make you nauseous, cause anemia, osteoporosis, intestinal inflammation (radiation enteritis), affect your taste, lower your interest in food, or make you gain […]
Radiotherapy: when the bathroom becomes your headquarters
Are you about to start or finish a radiotherapy treatment for your prostate cancer? Do not be surprised when the bathroom becomes your headquarters. Do not be surprised if you spend more time than usual in your bathroom. Indeed, given the proximity of the prostate and the rectum, gastrointestinal disorders may occur. They usually go away after […]
Do anti-cancer foods really exist?
Thanks to scientific research, we now know more and more about the relationship between diet and cancer. Some studies show, for example, a link between diet, weight, and the risk of various cancers, including prostate cancer. But these links are complex and a large number of hypotheses remain to be confirmed. But the fact is […]
Supplements: myths vs reality vs your wallet
Nutritional supplements are big business. Every day, ads and news stories tell us about supplements promising… to prevent heart disease and cancer, improve our memory, and much more. But is it all true? Nutrition experts agree: the best way to stock up on vitamins and minerals is by eating right. Popping a pill is no […]
Selenium and vitamin E: allies or enemies of prostate cancer?
Selenium and vitamin E have long been thought to have protective effects when it comes to prostate cancer. An American research team has shown that selenium and vitamin E supplements, even at a low dosage, increase the risk of developing prostate cancer if taken when there is no proven deficiency. The SELECT study An earlier study, […]
Is vitamin D a vitamin or a hormone? And why its role is so important?
Contrary to its name, vitamin D is actually not a vitamin but a hormone that is synthesized by sunlight. Vitamin D promotes the body’s absorption of calcium, which is essential for the normal development and maintenance of bones and teeth. The body must maintain an adequate level of calcium in order to form and sustain […]
