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Our blogs are written by health professionals who have expertise in the field of prostate and prostate cancer. You can therefore be assured that the information provided is precise and accurate. The many topics covered are intended to help people better understand the effects of the disease, treatment options and how to improve their quality of life.
Case Stories: Réal, Jean-Michel and Louis
We have already shared the stories of Jean-François and Michel, Laurent and Charles, as well as those of Yvon and William. Here are those of Réal, Jean-Michel and Louis, extracted from the new book edition Prostate Cancer – Understand the disease and its treatments, 2019. To learn more about the prediction tools found in these case stories, we […]
Can we swim during radiotherapy or after surgery?
Whether you are doing it for your physical or psychological well-being, or for staying in shape, fighting fatigue or sleeping better, or accelerating your recovery, physical activity during or after the treatment of your prostate cancer will always be encouraged, as it brings many benefits to your health and quality of life in general. But […]
Case Stories: Eric and William
We have already shared the stories of Franck and Paul (Jean François et Michel), as well as those of Larry and Charles (Laurent et Charles). Here are now those of Eric and William (Yvon et William), extracted from the new book edition Prostate Cancer – Understand the disease and its treatments, 2019. “[…] Eric, 73 years […]
Case Stories: Larry and Charles
Since we recently discussed the different treatment options and new molecules to treat prostate cancer, the next series of articles will be interspersed with case stories, comparing treatment choices based on different diagnosis. We have already shared the stories of Franck and Paul (Jean François and Michel in the French version). Here are those of […]
Case Stories: Frank and Paul
As we recently talked about different treatment options and new molecules to treat prostate cancer, the next few articles will be interspersed with case histories to compare treatment options based on different diagnoses. We believe that, unless you have no choice because your cancer is aggressive, taking the time to make the right decision is […]
What you need to know before starting hormone therapy
Hormone therapy blocks your testosterone, a hormone known to stimulate the growth of prostate cancer. Although it is a treatment of reference, especially if you have advanced prostate cancer, hormone therapy is not without side effects. In fact, it is the lowering of your testosterone levels that is responsible for them. This is what you […]