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Surviving Prostate Cancer: Charlie Rice’s Story

by Editor on June 9 Leave the first comment

Charlie Rice, a Vietnam veteran,  fought for his country and as a firefighter for many years he served his community. His next battle was prostate cancer. He felt mostly rejected by the traditional medical establishment and looked  far and wide for alternative and complementary measures to fight his cancer. He changed his lifestyle and his… Continue Reading »


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Selenium and Prostate Cancer Risk

by Dr. Geo Espinosa, N.D., L.Ac, CNS, RH (AHG) on May 29 Leave the first comment

New research from the Institute for Transdisciplinary Health Research, in Berlin, casts more doubt over long-established claims made for the powers of selenium. The Cochrane Systematic Review of fifty-five previous studies focused on evidence of links between selenium exposure and cancer risk including prostate cancer. The review of the results of studies led the researchers to conclude that… Continue Reading »


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Obesity and Prostate Cancer Risk After Hormone Therapy

by Deborah Mitchell on May 20 Leave the first comment

Results of a new study show that among men with prostate cancer who were treated with hormone therapy, those who were overweight or obese had a higher risk of worsening prostate cancer than did normal weight men.  The research, conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center, was presented at the 2011 American Urological Association… Continue Reading »


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Red Meat and Advanced Prostate Cancer

by Deborah Mitchell on May 20 Leave the first comment

Men who like their red meat and hamburgers well done or very well done may be at increased risk of advanced prostate cancer, according to a study presented at the 2011 American Urological Association Annual Meeting. This finding is in addition to previous research suggesting an increased risk of prostate cancer from eating meats cooked… Continue Reading »


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Dr Myer’s on DRE’s After Surgery

by Dr. Charles "Snuffy" Myers, M.D. on April 30 Leave the first comment

Ohkam’s Razor: Keeping Science Simple First! I think a recent case history of an 80-year-old patient nicely illustrates one of the problems that’s happening to medicine in America. The patient was diagnosed in 1993 and chose RP as treatment. The disease recurred after RP and the PSA rose very slowly. By beginning of 2010 his… Continue Reading »


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Are Statins Beneficial for Prostate Cancer Prevention and Treatment?

by Denise Reynolds RD LD/N on March 31 Leave the first comment

It has been said that what is good for your heart is often good for the rest of your body.  Two recent studies have shown that statin drugs, normally used to lower cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart disease, are also beneficial in the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. The first study, discussed at… Continue Reading »


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Protein Inhibits Growth of Prostate Cancer Cells in Lab

by Editor on March 25 Leave the first comment

A protein called FUS, which human cells produce naturally, inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells, according to the authors of a study recently appearing in Cancer Research. Thus far the research has been limited to the laboratory, where the scientists at Imperial College London found that when they forced prostate cancer cells to produce… Continue Reading »


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Winter Vinecki on Racing for Prostate Cancer Research

by Craig Cooper on March 24 Leave the first comment

Winter has raised over $250,000 for prostate cancer research. An amazing and inspiring story. And it’s just the beginning! See more of Winter at her Website and follow Team Winter on Facebook


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Rising PSA Levels Can Lead to Unnecessary Prostate Biopsy

by Deborah Mitchell on March 4 Leave the first comment

A rapidly rising PSA (prostate specific antigen) level does not automatically mean men need to undergo a prostate biopsy, nor is it a good predictor of prostate cancer. These are the findings of a new study conducted by investigators from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Read more about PSA levels and unnecessary prostate biopsies


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Can Doctors “Prevent” Disease?

by Editor on January 30 Leave the first comment

There’s no question Americans need to stop smoking, eat less junk food and get more exercise. But can physicians — many of whom have little training in nutrition or exercise coaching — succeed in changing patient behaviors? And on top of that, can the current “business of medicine” support the additional time and attention needed… Continue Reading »


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