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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.
Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer
It is common for prostate cancer in the very early stages to cause no symptoms due to its generally slow development. Symptoms start to appear if the cancerous tumor grows and compresses your urethra, causing changes in your urinary habits or other problems, or if your cancer is advanced. But first and foremost, don’t panic! […]
Inherited Predisposition and Prostate Cancer
“My father got prostate cancer when he was 54. My elder brother got it at 52. And I got it at 56, despite my healthy habits.”
Fat may fuel prostate cancer growth
Being overweight or obese may increase a man’s risk of aggressive prostate cancer, researchers believe after doing animal and human cell studies.
Are you at risk? What causes prostate cancer?
The exact causes of prostate cancer are not yet well understood. Researchers have found some risk factors and are trying to determine how these factors lead to prostate cancer.
Vitamin D deficiency may be linked to aggressive prostate cancer
The Benefits of Vitamin D A great amount of research present the multiple benefits of Vitamin D. For example, Vitamin D regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus, helps build bones and brings many more benefits to other tissues in the body, including kidneys, intestines and parathyroid glands. In fact, past reasearch found a link […]
