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Androgen Suppression Guidelines
Male hormones (called androgens), particularly testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, determine male secondary sex characteristics and stimulate prostate cell growth. When prostate cells, both healthy and cancerous, are deprived of androgens, they no longer proliferate and eventually die.
Hormonal treatment in prostate cancer uses drugs or surgery (orchiectomy) to suppress or block male hormones (androgen), particularly testosterone and...
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Rethinking the Wait-and-See Approach to Prostate Cancer
On December 13th, the Washington Post printed a story called Study Disputes Wait-and-See Approach to Prostate Cancer.This is an important... Read more »
Men's Health: Nutrition & Lifestyle Approaches to Prostate Health
Prostate health is a very important topic for men and one that can get overlooked amongst the many women-related health topics. The... Read more »
Radiation Therapy Options for Treating Prostate Cancer
In this era of minimally invasive medicine, one of the options for the treatment of prostate cancer is the use of radiation therapy. This... Read more »
Menopause – The Natural Approach
A good friend of mine is currently going through menopause and struggling with how to find a way to alleviate her symptoms in a natural way... Read more »
Prostate Cancer and Sex Drive: Can Testosterone Be Used?
Dear Dr. Motola, My prostate cancer is confined to the prostate. Right now a "wait & see" approach is being taken to the situation.... Read more »
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The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Prostate Cancer
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Definition of TermsThe National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) defines... Read more »
The Prevalence and Types of Sexual Dysfunction in People With ...
Sexuality is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon that incorporates biologic, psychologic, interpersonal, and behavioral dimensions. It is... Read more »
Hormone therapy may help some with prostate cancer
A small course of hormone-blocking treatment may help some men who get radiation treatment for cancer. A 10-year study found that men with... Read more »
Combination therapy best for aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers say that adding hormone therapy and radiation treatment may help men with aggressive prostate cancer live longer than brachytherapy... Read more »
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer raises heart risks
Men who receive hormone therapy for prostate cancer may be at greater risk for heart disease, but some types of therapy are safer than others,... Read more »
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