Prostate Cancer is a disease caused by the mutation of cells in the prostate that begin to multiply at increasing rates. Prostate Cancer can develop at any age; however it is more common in older men and risks increase drastically with advancing age. In some men, the cancer can develop unnoticed and the men will die of other causes; though when caught early, prostate cancer has a 90% cure rate. Therefore, it is crucial that men go into the doctor for yearly screenings. Signs/Symptoms Men ofte
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland due to increases in the number of cells of the prostate tissue. Although the enlarging effects of BHP cannot be reversed, it is nonmalignant (non-cancerous), and does not always progress to a cancerous state. In fact, about 80% of men will experience some degree of BPH by the age of 80.1 Enlargement typically starts around 40 to 45 years of age and continues throughout life. Men who are diagnosed with BHP are encouraged
An interesting study released by scientists with UCLA?s Jonsson Cancer Center and the Department of Urology suggests that a diet high in polyunsaturated fat could speed up prostate cancer in men. The studies (conducted with mice) show that cutting fat intake to 12 percent (a low-fat diet) could possibly slow down the growth of precancerous cells. Furthermore, the group of mice that were fed a low-fat diet presented a much less occurrence of prostate cancer. A low-fat, high-fiber diet combined
The learning curve in a production setting is a concept which was first introduced in the aeronautical industry during the 1920s. It was developed to analyze the time taken to move from the initial phase of production, where work is slower and less efficient, to a more effective phase, once production is well established. Clearly, the notion of a learning curve is relevant in surgery. When developing a new service, or introducing a new technique, there will be a phase when the surgeon only ha
Erectile dysfunction is a disease that seldom spares any male who is afflicted with the disorder. Studies have confirmed that around 98% men suffer from ED at a certain point in their lifetime. It really won't be surprising if the figure increases to 100% in a couple of years. The lifestyle of a person has a significant role to play in facilitating erectile dysfunction. Contrary to what people commonly believe, ED owes a lot to certain physical factors. 90% of the ED causes are physical and only
The learning curve in a production setting is a concept which was first introduced in the aeronautical industry during the 1920s. It was developed to analyze the time taken to move from the initial phase of production, where work is slower and less efficient, to a more effective phase, once production is well established. Clearly, the notion of a learning curve is relevant in surgery. When developing a new service, or introducing a new technique, there will be a phase when the surgeon only ha
What Causes The Prostate Gland To Enlarge? POSTED BY admin on May 17, 2008 under Health This article provides the best information about the functionality of the male prostate gland. In addition, it covers the definition of BPH which afflicts millions of american men every year. An enlarged prostate gland is a common occurrence for men as they age. The condition by which the prostate enlarges is called is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or benign prostatic hypertrophy. The problem o
Lowering Cholesterol May Stop Prostate Cancer Development and Progression May 17th, 2008 Posted in prostate cancer prevention, prostate cancer risks | No Comments » A recent study exploring the relationship between low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and prostate- specific antigen (PSA) has found that low cholesterol levels may help reduce a person?s PSA level. This new study confirms that evidence and highlights the fact that cholesterol may play a role in prostate cancer development an
Reducing intake of dietary fat prevents prostate cancer in mice Scientists with UCLA?s Jonsson Cancer Center and the Department of Urology have showed that lowering intake of the type of fat common in a Western diet helps prevent prostate cancer in mice, the first finding of its kind in a mouse model that closely mimics human cancer, researchers said. The study, which appears in the April 15, 2008 issue of the journal Cancer Research, focused on fat from corn oil, which is made up primarily
Aggressive approach doubles high-grade prostate cancer survival Categories: Prostate Cancer Compared with conservative ?watchful waiting,? which is often recommended for men with high-grade prostate cancer because of the difficulty of treating it, radiation therapy or radical prostatectomy can lead to a significant improvement in survival, New York-based researchers report. ?Patients with the most aggressive non-metastatic prostate cancers ? Gleason scores 8-10 ? if treated with prostatectom
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy and Prostate Cancer Benign prostatic hypertrophy is an enlargement of the prostate that's called benign because it is not due to cancer cells. Still, the enlargement can be far from benign if it results in a lack of control over functions that we all take for granted, including urinating when you want to urinate and only then. A single urinary accident in front of your classmates in the first grade can constitute a major, unforgettable scar in one's childhood; a r
What Causes The Prostate Gland To Enlarge? POSTED BY admin on May 17, 2008 under 4788 This article provides the best information about the functionality of the male prostate gland. In addition, it covers the definition of BPH which afflicts millions of american men every year. An enlarged prostate gland is a common occurrence for men as they age. The condition by which the prostate enlarges is called is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or benign prostatic hypertrophy. The problem of
How Cancer Aware Are You? Posted on May 17, 2008 This article shows how certain quality nutrition can be used not only to prevent cancer, but also to reverse the condition? Diet is a very, very important factor when it comes to the subject of cancer awareness and prevention. Cancer can manifest (or not) as a result of what you have been putting on your plate day in day out: To be cancer-free it is vital to avoid certain foods. Naturally, diet becomes more critical for cancer sufferers. Here
Desperate heart patients seek experimental treatments abroad May 16th, 2008, 12:35 pm by Colin Stewart FIGHTING HEART DISEASE Foreign Clinics Lure Americans With Unproven Treatments On a slick Web page, a hale, gray-haired man held a little girl?s hand in a lush green field. ?Adult Stem Cell Therapy. New Hope. New Life,? the page beckoned, encouraging heart patients to plunk down $35,000 to travel to Bangkok, Thailand?for an unproven treatment. That?s the intriguing start to a piece in a re
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Prostate Cancer Prevention and Lifestyle Changes Prostate Cancer: The Male Equivalent of Female Breast Cancer Over 30,000 men will die this year from prostate cancer. Not only that, but it has been quoted that over 200,000 new prostate cancer cases are reported each year in men as well. While prostate cancer is fairly treatable if it is found in it?s earliest stages, it still is a major concern for men, especially men over the age of 40 when you consider the fact that one in six men are diagn
As men age, their risk of developing prostate cancer increases. Aging Vietnam veterans are giving researchers new opportunities to solidify the connection between in-country exposure to Agent Orange and subsequent prostate cancer development.
Do they offer prescriptions? Sexual activity does not cause prostate cancer, and men who ejaculate frequently may even be protecting themselves against the disease, US researchers reported today. But the new research found that "ejaculation frequency is not related to an increased risk. There is no adverse effect. "And ... higher elevations of ejaculation appear to protect men from developing prostate cancer," said Leitzmann, a physician and investigator at the National Cancer Institute. Th
Low-Fat Diet May Cut Prostate Cancer Risk A mouse study suggests diet affects prostate cancer risk. (Ruth Fremson/The New York Times) Cutting back on fried foods and baked goods may lower a man?s risk for prostate cancer, a new animal study suggests. Scientists at Jonsson Cancer Center at the University of California, Los Angeles, focused on fat from corn oil, which is made up primarily of omega-6 fatty acids. That?
There has been a lot of attention to the natural antioxidants lycopene in recent years. Some have speculated it could be a an aide in curing certain cancers including prostate cancer. Rich in antioxidants lycopene is taken by many people as an anti-aging and cancer fighting alternative. Lycopene comes from tomatoes and is found in any tomato product. Ketchup manufacturers were even advertising having lycopene in the product and the cancer fighting benefits. The best part of all is that tomato
