Libido or sexual desire is defined by this desire or sexual appetite for sexuality, in any form whatsoever: through intercourse or through masturbation. In men, testosterone is the main sex hormone. It, therefore, has a strong influence on your sexuality and on related physiological functions, such as your erections. However, decreased interest in sex is
Treatment for osteoporosis aims to increase bone mass and reduce the risk of fractures. How to take care of your bones is an article co-authored by two experts – a dietitian and a doctor-researcher – to make you aware of the role that the health of your bones and muscles plays in your well-being! By Roxanne Bennett,
That’s what they say … “If you’re going to have cancer, might as well be prostate cancer. That’s a beautiful cancer.” Yeah… right! Here is the testimonial from André Mouton, a prostate cancer survivor, when he learned the news that we give to 12 men every day in Quebec. My reaction to my diagnosis When you
Nicknamed “the silent thief” due to the absence of symptoms, osteoporosis is often only detected at a later stage following a fracture. Male Osteoporosis is an article co-authored by two experts – a dietitian and a doctor-researcher – to make you aware of the role that the health of your bones and muscles plays in your well-being!
Why am I receiving hormone therapy? Has your doctor recommended hormone therapy to treat your prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is a hormone-sensitive type of cancer, meaning its development is stimulated by male hormones: androgens and, more particularly, testosterone. Hormone therapy works by preventing your body from making or using these hormones, which stops your cancer from growing
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your doctor will consider many factors before recommending the best treatment. For many of you, this may mean external and/or internal radiation therapy. There are also advances in radiation therapy. These include more sensitive and specific functional imaging called PET PSMA, new and more effective hormone therapies,
Side effects related to sexual function following prostate cancer treatment can impact your ejaculations, erectile function and libido if you are on hormone therapy. It is essential to have frank and honest communications and to obtain, in a timely manner, medical help and support from a sexologist to cope with these changes. Regarding your ejaculations,
While you can eat whatever you want during your radiation treatment, you should expect to make some adjustments to your diet. When asked what foods should I avoid during radiation therapy, the answer is especially foods that greatly increase the activity of your bowels. Your radiology team suggested a low fiber or low residue diet
That’s a great question and the answer depends on the type of radiation therapy received. Radiation therapy can use high-intensity X-rays emitted by a device or by radioactive implants inserted into your prostate to kill cancer cells. External beam radiation therapy does not make you radioactive External radiotherapy involves the emission of radiation from an external source,
Permanent brachytherapy often called low dose rate brachytherapy, administers very small doses of radiation. They are emitted from small sources containing radioactive iodine, called “iodine 125”. These sources look like grains of rice. They stay in your prostate forever. However, their radioactivity decreases over time. After 6 months, 95% of the radioactivity has disappeared. The presence of these sources does not cause any long
Most men do not have permanent incontinence after prostate surgery. It is still important to know that the possibility of occasional or permanent urine leakage can happen after surgery. Knowing this will help you better cope with the situation if you are still leaking urine, and discuss it openly with your doctor. First, let’s talk
You are wearing a urinary catheter after your radical surgery? This apparatus is a little uncomfortable, we agree, but it is invisible under your clothing and therefore should not be too embarrassing or annoying. You will have 2 drainage bags (or collector) and a catheter stabilizer. The catheter stabilizer holds the urinary tube in place
If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your doctor will consider many factors before recommending the best treatment. For many of you, this may mean completely removing the prostate, which is radical surgery. Here are 5 points to remember if you are considering this option. Radical surgery: Is it for you? Radical surgery is the most common
Here is a typical case of concern from a patient who has opted for radical surgery as a treatment for his cancer and who asks the famous question: Which surgery is better? Conventional or robotic surgery? Before answering it, let’s take a look at the context in which the question was asked of our nurses
Unless you are not a candidate for either option, there are generally no strict rules for deciding whether radical surgery or radiotherapy is preferable as a treatment. If your cancer is really confined to your prostate, it can be cured with surgery or radiation therapy. However, to benefit from a cure, your life expectancy must be
Your prostate, the tiny sex gland responsible for your ability to fertilize an egg, can become finicky with age. Indeed, it can cause very annoying and, in some cases, alarming signs and symptoms. Worried about your symptoms? When to consult! is an article for you if you are nearing 50 years of age. Although you
To date, several genes have been identified as having a link with prostate cancer. When there is a suspicion of a genetic predisposition to prostate cancer or when metastatic (generalized) cancer develops at a young age, your doctor may recommend genetic screening to get to find out for sure. Here are 5 things to know
With all the information on the internet, especially with regards to diet, you have made the decision to eliminate all unhealthy foods responsible for the development of cancer or its progression, starting with sugar. But does sugar really feed cancer cells? Read the following to find out. As the number one enemy of cancer according
Can some cancer-fighting foods for your prostate lower your risk of cancer? Wouldn’t it be great if just one food could protect you against prostate cancer, or even any type of cancer? You see, if there was any evidence that a single food could prevent the development of prostate cancer, it would probably be sold
Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer? Understanding your biopsy report from the outset is important, as it is the cornerstone of your treatment options if cancer is present. Above all, do not hesitate to ask your urologist questions. Here are 5 things to remember about the biopsy. What is the role of a pathologist?
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