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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.
Open Letter – Together in support of people with cancer and their loved ones
The co-signatories of this letter are the leaders of five provincial not-for-profit organizations, working directly with people with cancer and their loved ones. Mr. Dubé, On June 16, you and hundreds of others participated in a virtual gathering to join forces and raise our voices for the wider oncology community. We rallied our audience, […]
Weight gain: I can’t see my toes anymore
Many men with prostate cancer struggle with other health problems such as being overweight or having cardiovascular diseases or diabetes. In those who do not have these problems but are on hormone therapy, the risk of their occurrence can increase, along with unwanted weight gain, due to the drop in the testosterone levels, causing the […]
Hot flashes SOS
About 50 to 80% of men who receive hormone therapy for prostate cancer will feel hot flashes during their treatment, just like women who have to go through the throes of menopause. It is a sudden sensation of heat in the face and chest which then spreads to the rest of the body in waves, lasting […]
Where has my libido gone?
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, testosterone is the main sex hormone. It, therefore, has a strong influence on your sexuality and on related physiological functions, such as your erections. However, decreased interest in sex is […]
How to take care of your bones
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 experts – a dietitian and a doctor-researcher – to make you aware of the role that the health of your bones and muscles plays in your well-being! By Roxanne Bennett, […]
A beautiful cancer? Really?
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 the testimonial from André Mouton, a prostate cancer survivor, when he learned the news that we give to 12 men every day in Quebec. My reaction to my diagnosis When you […]