08/03/2023
Teamwork: The Benefits of Multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer Care
Prostate cancer is often a multidisciplinary problem. At any stage, you may need some help beyond your family doctor, oncologist, or urologist. If your doctor doesn’t suggest this, it may be up to you to ask for it. What’s the best initial treatment for you? The answer isn’t always obvious. . Read More
07/25/2023
Tips for Summer with Cancer
Many people look forward to summer – a little lighter work schedule, less traffic, a long-anticipated trip, longer days, outdoor entertainment. But if you’re experiencing cancer, you may not feel like you get a “summer break.” Hormone therapy, chemotherapy infusions, radiation therapy schedules, and monitoring don’t stop between June and. Read More
07/17/2023
Blueberry Flax Pancakes
https://vimeo.com/736534446/b5e1373df1 You may not think of pancakes as a health food....and, indeed, if you're thinking of a giant stack of white-flour hotcakes slathered in butter and syrup, you'd be right! But there are many variations. Here, we will discuss some of the good things and the bad things about pancakes.. Read More
07/17/2023
Nutrition Guidance for Patients on Hormone Therapy
Did you know that what you eat, how much you move, and other health practices can not only affect your fight against prostate cancer….but also lower your risk of heart disease? Patients taking hormone therapy are especially encouraged to adopt heart-healthy habits. The good news is that “what’s good for. Read More
06/23/2023
Prostate Cancer Disparities and the “Last Mile” Problem
Black men are at higher risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer vs. white men, and, once diagnosed, in the U.S. they are more than twice as likely to die of the disease. That worrisome trend is heading in the wrong direction, according to a new editorial in The ASCO. Read More
06/21/2023
Beyond the Prostate: Don’t Forget About the Rest of Your Body!
Treatment of prostate cancer at any stage can be all-consuming. But don’t forget about the rest of your body! This means you still need to think about screening for other cancers, such as colon cancer and skin cancer. You still need regular checks for blood cholesterol, liver function, kidney function,. Read More
06/21/2023
Breaking News: FDA Approves Talazoparib + Enzalutamide for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
The FDA has approved a new medication, talazoparib, in combination with enzalutamide for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who also have mutations in certain genes involved in DNA repair. This means that patients with mCRPC (prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate and continues to grow despite low. Read More
06/21/2023
PSMA PET Imaging
PSMA PET is a newer, highly sensitive imaging scan that can detect prostate cancer metastases much earlier, when they are much smaller. It is approved for two types of patients: 1) patients with suspected prostate cancer metastasis who are potentially curable by surgery or radiation therapy (for example, patients newly. Read More
06/18/2023
Liquid Biopsy: Catching Cancer Cells in the Blood
Snapshot of Cancer Metastatic prostate cancer looks a lot different from cancer that is confined to the prostate. That’s because over time, as it develops the ability to spread beyond the prostate, cancer undergoes specific mutations. How has it changed? The answer to this question is important, but it would. Read More
06/16/2023
More benefits of a plant-based diet: Better sexual and urinary function
After a prostate cancer diagnosis, patients often wonder what they can do to reduce the chance of their cancer worsening or recurring, to improve their recovery after treatment, or simply to feel better and have more energy. Previous research has demonstrated that plant-based diets may reduce the risk of developing. Read More