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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.
Me a guinea pig?
Did you know that participating in a clinical trial advances medical science and improves the lot of patients for future generations?
Your role as a patient
Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer? Your role as a patient is essential throughout your journey.
States of prostate cancer post-treatment
Gentlemen, you’re being treated for prostate cancer, and your latest blood tests show an increase in PSA levels?
Active surveillance in 5 points
As surprising as it may seem, your doctor may prefer to wait before starting treatment.
If I had been given the choice
If I had been given the choice, I would have opted for active surveillance! Rest assured that if your prostate cancer has little risk of progressing and you are a good candidate, the active surveillance option will be offered to you. Indeed, in many cases, it is not necessary to treat this type of cancer. […]
Why am I not receiving any treatment?
The question why am I not receiving any treatment often refers to watchful waiting. When everything indicates that your cancer will progress slowly and your life expectancy is less than 10 years, the doctor may prefer to wait for a possible manifestation of the disease before starting treatment. It is important, in some cases, to weigh the disadvantages of […]