ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ADVANCED CANCER
GENERAL INFORMATION
LIFESTYLE AND NUTRITION
LOCALIZED CANCER
PROSTATE DISEASES
SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS
SIDE EFFECTS
TREATMENT OPTIONS
The Atkins, Mayo, Dukan diets… Ever heard of them?
2018-04-20
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, dieting is not recommended during the treatment of prostate cancer. If you are overweight and you received the ok
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Scientists uncover 80 potential lines of attack against prostate cancer
2018-04-19
UK researchers obtained genetic information from the tumours of 112 men with prostate cancer and pooled it with data from other studies, including The Cancer
Hormone therapy and unwanted weight gain: Why and what do we do?
2018-04-13
Some treatments such as hormone therapy can cause unwanted weight gain… and loss of muscle mass. Indeed, a fall of testosterone levels causes a slowing
Tips and advice when chemo comes on your plate
2018-04-08
The side effects of prostate cancer treatment can make it difficult to maintain a healthy diet. Here are some tips and advice when chemo gets
Radiotherapy: when the bathroom becomes your headquarters
2018-03-30
Are you about to start or finish a radiotherapy treatment for your prostate cancer? Do not be surprised when the bathroom becomes your headquarters. Do not be
Do anti-cancer foods really exist?
2018-03-22
Thanks to scientific research, we now know more and more about the relationship between diet and cancer. Some studies show, for example, a link between
Supplements: myths vs reality vs your wallet
2018-03-15
Nutritional supplements are big business. Every day, ads and news stories tell us about supplements promising… to prevent heart disease and cancer, improve our memory,
Selenium and vitamin E: allies or enemies of prostate cancer?
2018-03-08
Selenium and vitamin E have long been thought to have protective effects when it comes to prostate cancer. An American research team has shown that selenium
Is vitamin D a vitamin or a hormone? And why its role is so important?
2018-03-01
Contrary to its name, vitamin D is actually not a vitamin but a hormone that is synthesized by sunlight. Vitamin D promotes the body’s absorption
How to preserve your energy to better bounce back
2018-02-22
Fatigue is a real problem for prostate cancer patients. How to preserve energy to better bounce back then becomes a priority. But you can help
Treatment is over. Now, how do I stay motivated?
2018-02-15
The post-cancer phases When you began your cancer treatment, you couldn’t wait for the day you’d finish. But now that you’ve completed your treatment, you
Not tonight darling? Tips for reconnecting with your sexuality …
2018-02-08
Is sexuality the last thing you think about now? The diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer is shaking up many aspects of life: your body,
5 ways to alleviate seasonal depression
2018-02-01
Touched by prostate cancer or not, the particularity of the seasonal depression is that it comes back each year more or less at the same
Eating protein three times a day could make our seniors stronger
2017-09-28
Quebec researchers link protein distribution to greater mass and muscle strength in the elderly Loss of muscle is an inevitable consequence of aging that can
Does Vasectomy Give Men Prostate Cancer?
2017-09-21
The Mayo Clinic’s large-scale study answers it once and for all… Most men are nervous enough about getting a vasectomy. And for three decades, conflicting
Why should I participate in a clinical trial?
2017-09-07
You may be comforted to know that doctors and scientists are working diligently at finding new and better ways to treat, prevent, and screen for
What is active surveillance for prostate cancer?
2017-07-26
Active surveillance means monitoring slow-growing prostate cancer instead of undertaking radical treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy right away. The goal is to delay treatments or
Why do the PSA test?
2017-07-11
The PSA test is often discussed when it comes to screening for prostate cancer. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme produced by the prostate that can
What factors can affect your PSA levels?
2017-06-19
Since prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme made by healthy prostate cells, it is normal to find some in every man’s bloodstream. However, PSA levels
I want a second opinion. Is that reasonable?
2017-05-25
After you receive a prostate cancer diagnosis, it is very important to get as much information as possible. You should feel confident that you understand
