Prevention Of Prostate Cancer
More Foods to Prevent Prostate Cancer
I would like to continue reviewing the importance of nutrition in prostate cancer. Our last post covered the use of vitamin E, selenium and green tea to prevent prostate cancer. These supplements can also be used to help a person fight an existing cancer or someone stop the return of their cancer after it has been treated.
Lycopene-rich foods contain bioflavonoids that have antioxidant activity. As mentioned in the last post, antioxidants prevent cell damage from free radicals. Lycopene has...
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Expert & Community Posts
Ask the Expert: Are Androgel and My Supplement Safe?
By Jay Motola , Health ExpertDear Dr. Motola, I was prescribed Androgel for a low testosterone level (5mg/day). Currently, I... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Diet: The Importance of Nutrition
By Marc Greenstein , Health ExpertI recently saw a 49-year-old male in my office for an elevated PSA of 2.7 ng/ml. It was 2.4 ng/ml 3... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction and Prostate Cancer Treatment Breakthroughs
By healthgal , Health ExpertOne out of six men in the US will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime - that... Read more »
It's More Than Medication
By Christopher Lukas , Health ExpertAccording to the results of the National Cancer Awareness Survey, 60 percent of Americans are... Read more »
Do You Believe What You Read in the Newspapers?
By Christopher Lukas , Health ExpertGiven the attacks on the press, lately, it would not be surprising if you answered this in the... Read more »
Health Guide
Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
...prevent prostate cancer. The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) is the largest prostate cancer prevention trial ever initiated.Zinc. Zinc is of interest because it accumulates... Read more »Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Long-Term Complications
Long-Term ComplicationsSperm Granulomas. After vasectomy, sperm often leak from the vasectomy site or from a rupture in the epididymis, the tightly coiled, thin tube that connects the testicle to the... Read more »Prostate Cancer: Resources
www.cancer.gov -- National Cancer Institutewww.cancer.org -- American Cancer Societywww.asco.org -- American Society of Clinical Oncologywww.prostatecancerfoundation.org -- Prostate Cancer... Read more »Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Medications
The two primary drug classes used for BPH are:Alpha-blockers. These drugs relax smooth muscles, especially in the urinary tract and prostate. They include terazosin (Hytrin), doxazosin... Read more »Prostate Cancer: Other Treatments
Other TreatmentsAndrogen Suppression GuidelinesMale hormones (called androgens), particularly testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, determine male secondary sex characteristics and stimulate prostate... Read more »Images
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Cutting fat Lowers Risk for Prostate Cancer
May 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cutting back on omega 6 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats may help prevent prostate cancer. Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Selenium and Vitamin E in prostate cancer prevention
October 03, 2008This is a study to determine if selenium and vitamin E--either alone or together--are effective in preventing prostate cancer. This national study is... Read summary »
Dried Tomatoes to Fight Prostate Cancer
June 05, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) New research suggests preventing prostate cancer may not only be linked to what you eat, but the form of your food. In a recent... Read summary »
Vitamin E, selenium no help for prostate cancer
October 28, 2008The largest trial yet conducted on Vitamin E and selenium has found that the supplements are no help in preventing prostate cancer. The study of more... Read summary »
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