The answer is no. Most men are quite nervous when it comes to vasectomy. And for three decades, conflicting studies have not reassured them. Some researchers have argued in the past that the surgical procedure may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Indeed, some controversy has been raised over the relationship between vasectomy and prostate […]

In Quebec, 12 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every day, regardless of their sexual orientation. For the LGBT community, here are 10 things you need to know about prostate cancer. And know that our team of nurses specialized in uro-oncology is there to answer all your concerns, as well. 10 things to know about […]

Hematuria is the clinical name given when there is blood in the urine. The presence of blood in the urine can make urine appear pink, red, or brown, depending on the amount of blood, how long it has been in the urine, and how acidic the urine is. Many causes of blood in the urine are […]

Hemospermia is the clinical name given when there is blood in the sperm. Seeing blood in your sperm can be alarming. And while the presence of blood in your sperm may be cause for concern, it is generally not serious and does not require an immediate medical examination. The presence of blood in the sperm […]

Several risk factors have been linked (e.g. animal fat, red meat, dairy products, being overweight, etc.) to prostate cancer, but there is insufficient evidence to support that they are risk factors beyond doubt. But what about tobacco? More research is needed to clarify the role of these factors in the development of prostate cancer. We already […]

Myth 1: Prostate cancer causes erectile dysfunction Fact: Prostate cancer does not cause erectile dysfunction. This is a tenacious myth even if the prostate does not control the erection of the penis. Different nerves control erection and orgasm. If you have erection problems, don’t blame the prostate: it can’t do anything for you. A doctor, yes. In reality, the […]