There are many reasons why men will be referred to a specialist, and if you experience any of the following symptoms you should see a family doctor. Here are 10 signs that encourage you to consult. You should also know that unless you go to a private clinic, you cannot consult a specialist directly, such as
Whether through our phone support line or our online chat support, we performed more than 1,730 interventions in 2021, of which here are the top 5 questions answered by our uro-oncology nurses. I urinate often or I have blood in my semen, in my urine or I have pain in the pelvis area, in my lower back and when
Every year I make a list of resolutions to realize that over the months, they go out the window. Indeed, three times in my life, I signed up for a gym membership and paid a high annual fee, to be in shape for the summer season… Well, guess what? Are you one of those people
Please do not anticipate or jump to conclusions! The question … recurrence: doctor, am I going to die? is quite legitimate when you realize that some cancer cells have survived the initial treatment and are producing PSA again. Yet, after your treatment for prostate cancer, your PSA level had stabilized for some time and you were
What does it mean Preparing well: the key to taming side effects? This means taking charge of yourself to be able to tame and manage the side effects associated with prostate cancer treatments, in the event of a diagnosis. All of this requires patience, perseverance, resilience and self-investment. In other words, to participate in a
Physiotherapy in perineal and pelvic rehabilitation is often recommended by urologists, especially following radical prostate surgery. To familiarize yourself, here is your pelvic rehabilitation in 5 points. But before tackling these 5 points, you absolutely must watch the webinar on the matter. The physiotherapist, a specialist in perineal health, explains in detail the reason for incontinence
Alternative medicine has always caused a lot of ink to flow and has attracted more than one patient to its web. Alternative medicine or treatment is a debate, which one could almost call life or death when it comes to serious diseases such as cancer, HIV, etc. To understand, in alternative medicine there is no
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer is a stressful event that often leads to feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and uncertainty about the future. Facing your diagnosis can provoke strong emotional reactions, such as fear, a feeling of loneliness and loss of control over your life. This is all normal! But… where to start? Once the dust
Have you recently had a prostate cancer test followed by a biopsy and with your report in hand, having trouble capturing the results? The article Biopsy: what do the numbers mean? is intended to help you understand the significance of the Gleason grades and score in the pathology report of your biopsy. What you need
From your prostate to screening in 5 points. Gentlemen, are you over 50 years old, or have you been having urinary problems for some time now? Several diseases can affect your prostate, and it’s important to detect them early. Let’s take a closer look. The size of a walnut, the prostate is located just below
You are 50 years old, you are in great shape, you are active and eat healthily. In other words, you take care of yourself and care about your health. So why is it important to know your prostate cancer risk? Most cancers are caused by many risk factors, but besides age, prostate cancer sometimes develops in men
Do you have urinary symptoms accompanied by pain or burning when you urinate? It could be a urinary tract infection. UTI is much rarer in men than in women. It has two major causes: a sexually transmitted disease or complications related to your prostate. Infection can happen when harmful bacteria lodges in your urinary tract.
A sudden and painful inability to voluntarily empty the bladder suggests acute urinary retention. My bladder is full and I am no longer urinating means consult urgently! It is more common in men than women and is most often due to an enlarged prostate or BPH. The latter can compress the urethra, to the point
Why is it important to better manage stress to ease BPH symptoms? To improve your quality of life. It’s easy to understand how the symptoms of an enlarged prostate or BPH can cause stress. Having an urgent need to find a bathroom at work, while traveling or when you’re on a golf course or on
Chronic pelvic pain syndrome, previously known as chronic prostatitis, is a condition that mainly manifests as pelvic pain, but other symptoms can accompany this condition as well. The causes of chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) are not well understood. This problem has traditionally been treated with antibiotics, although bacteria are rarely involved. It can persist
The results came in and for the fourth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet was chosen as the best diet to follow in 2021, according to US News and World Report, which was in its 11th annual review of the best diets. Indeed, an expert panel of 25 of the country’s top physicians, nutritionists
Whether you want to prevent prostate cancer or simply eat well, here are 5 tips for slimmer, healthier, and tastier meals. But to get there, it’s important to find recipes that will satisfy your appetite, without overdoing it or giving in to snacking impulses. In fact, swapping out calorie-dense food for a healthier choice while staying true
The co-signatories of this letter are the leaders of five provincial not-for-profit organizations, working directly with people with cancer and their loved ones. Mr. Dubé, On June 16, you and hundreds of others participated in a virtual gathering to join forces and raise our voices for the wider oncology community. We rallied our audience,
Many men with prostate cancer struggle with other health problems such as being overweight or having cardiovascular diseases or diabetes. In those who do not have these problems but are on hormone therapy, the risk of their occurrence can increase, along with unwanted weight gain, due to the drop in the testosterone levels, causing the
About 50 to 80% of men who receive hormone therapy for prostate cancer will feel hot flashes during their treatment, just like women who have to go through the throes of menopause. It is a sudden sensation of heat in the face and chest which then spreads to the rest of the body in waves, lasting
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