Screening and diagnosis
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Our series of blog posts
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.
But… I had no risk factor!
There are no cancer history or risk factor in my family. Neither on my mother’s side nor on my father’s side. My uncle died of lung cancer, but he was smoking like a chimney. I play sports, eat well, I am in good shape and, according to my doctor, I have a healthy weight. My PSA has always been […]
Diagnosis-Test your knowledge
Test Your Knowledge is a fun little quiz that covers five major topics related to prostate cancer: prevention, symptoms, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. You will, therefore, find below five questions testing your knowledge which relates to the fourth topic being diagnosis. You will find the answers at the bottom of the page. Have fun and learn […]
Screening-Test your knowledge
Test Your Knowledge is a fun little quiz that covers five major topics related to prostate cancer: prevention, symptoms, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. You will, therefore, find below five questions testing your knowledge which relates to the third topic being screening. You will find the answers at the bottom of the page. Have fun and […]
PSA test: Yes, no, maybe?
Prostate cancer can be cured quite well, but you still need to be screened early to put the odds on your side. The prostate-specific antigen test, or PSA test, makes it possible to detect the disease at an early stage, often in the absence of symptoms, thereby preventing many deaths related to advanced and aggressive cancers. […]
Why does PSA play such an important role during and after your treatment?
Whether you are currently under active surveillance, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or have opted for surgery or radiation therapy, your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood level is an important indicator of the effectiveness and your response to treatment. In general, your PSA rate is expected to fall, to be at very low or undetectable levels (0), depending […]
I want to postpone my treatment… Is that wise?
I want to postpone my treatment… Is that wise? The answer to this question varies, depending on a bunch of factors: your particular form of prostate cancer, your age and general health. First, what you need to know If you have cancer in your prostate, it didn’t just spring up like a mushroom. It has […]
