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Eat colorful please!
2022-07-18
Is eating colorful linked to the prevention of chronic diseases such as several cancers, heart disease or diabetes?
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Category: ADVANCED CANCER
Me a guinea pig?
2022-07-14
Did you know that participating in a clinical trial advances medical science and improves the lot of patients for future generations?
Your role as a patient
2022-06-21
Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer? Your role as a patient is essential throughout your journey.
States of prostate cancer post-treatment
2022-06-14
Gentlemen, you’re being treated for prostate cancer, and your latest blood tests show an increase in PSA levels?
Active surveillance in 5 points
2022-05-30
As surprising as it may seem, your doctor may prefer to wait before starting treatment.
If I had been given the choice
2022-05-18
If I had been given the choice, I would have opted for active surveillance! Rest assured that if your prostate cancer has little risk of progressing and you are a good candidate, the active surveillance option will be offered to you. Indeed, in many cases, it is not necessary to treat this type of cancer.
Why am I not receiving any treatment?
2022-05-11
The question why am I not receiving any treatment often refers to watchful waiting. When everything indicates that your cancer will progress slowly and your life expectancy is less than 10 years, the doctor may prefer to wait for a possible manifestation of the disease before starting treatment. It is important, in some cases, to weigh the disadvantages of
Tests and exams in 5 points
2022-05-02
There are several approaches to keeping an eye on your cancer during or after treatment. Tests and exams in 5 points is a brief summary of the webinar on the subject, which we strongly recommend you watch. Besides the PSA test, if your cancer is stable, you will not have to undergo imaging tests. If you have
The importance of medical monitoring
2022-04-24
Have you been or are currently being treated for prostate cancer? In such a case, it pays to know the facts to fully understand the importance of medical monitoring. After a diagnosis of cancer, you will normally be followed by your urologist for several years. Depending on your type of cancer and treatment, this follow-up
The usefulness of imaging tests
2022-04-19
Although it does not replace a prostate biopsy, the usefulness of imaging tests can help in decision making. Indeed, physicians are increasingly using imaging technology to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. These tests help measure the size of the tumour, see if there are signs that the cancer has spread, and if
Biopsy Myths
2022-04-14
Biopsies are crucial diagnostic aids in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. However, there are many misconceptions or myths surrounding biopsy that can worry more than one patient. A clarification can therefore be useful if you are resistant to the idea of having this intervention, following your readings on the internet… Most cancers are diagnosed and
What is a PI-RADS?
2022-04-06
PI-RADS is an acronym for Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System from images obtained following an imaging test such as multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI). It is a scale for rating the likelihood that clinically significant prostate cancer is present. It’s a 5-digit system, from least likely to most likely. In other words, when a mpMRI is
Foods that irritate your bladder
2022-03-30
Do you have urinary symptoms that affect you on a daily basis? The article Foods that irritate your bladder is for you. We know that the prescription of certain medications can promote urinary incontinence in some people. The side effects of these drugs are sometimes temporary, but it is important to talk to your doctor about them. But what about
Weight loss or gain: what to do?
2022-03-30
Eating well during your treatment to avoid weight loss or gain is essential to your health. Nutritional needs may be higher during prostate cancer treatment. You’ll need a good supply of protein, nutrients, and fluids, but not necessarily extra calories. Medically reviewed by Surgeon-Urologist Dr. Vincent Trudeau on 02/25/2022 Proper nutrition can aid your recovery, preserve muscle mass and
Bloating, burping and gas
2022-03-25
Often food-related, a starting point would be to write down what you eat and how your gut feels to find out what causes bloating, burping and gas after a meal or throughout the day. Keeping a food diary for a few weeks could help you make some changes to your eating habits. This is particularly
Miracle foods for a healthy prostate!
2022-03-07
First, a quick Google search with the keywords Miracle Foods For A Healthy Prostate generated 5,800,000 results in 51 seconds! Interesting topic you say? You see, and we cannot say it enough, if there was evidence that a single food or a so-called natural supplement could prevent the development of prostate diseases, such as cancer, enlarged prostate
Sex and prostate cancer in 5 points
2022-03-01
Have you been treated for prostate cancer? Want to know more about how to recover your sexuality after treatment? Sex and prostate cancer in 5 points is a brief summary of the webinar on the subject, which we strongly recommend you watch. It is also important to note that it is not prostate cancer that causes ejaculation and erectile
Will you still love me after?
2022-02-14
Cancer can make a difference in relationships that include dating, love and sexual activity. This is true whether you are single or have a partner or spouse. Will you still love me after? is an article inviting you to open up and share your emotions. Before and during treatment, it is important to consider your sexual health,
Why me
2022-02-08
It’s normal to wonder why cancer strikes us or someone close to us. We often hear why me? Aside from age and known factors that could increase your risk of developing prostate cancer, no one knows why you, in particular, have the disease. You weren’t a target, just like other men in the same situation as you. Cancer is
Erection and e-cigarette
2022-01-26
What is the connection between erection and e-cigarettes? An erection is the result of a complex but well-ordered process involving your brain, blood vessels, erectile nerves and hormones. A disorder at either of these levels can lead to erectile dysfunction. So what is the connection between erection and e-cigarettes? Smoking, among other things, damages the vessels and
