Researchers have found evidence that is having an early supper or leaving at least two hours before going to bed are associated with a lower risk of developing breast and prostate cancer!
Robotic v Open Prostate Cancer Surgery
A recent study, published in the Lancet Oncology compared robotic to open prostate cancer surgery (prostatectomy). The study found that over a two-year period both forms of surgery produced equivalent results for preserving erectile function and urinary continence. However, there were some differences.
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Hypofractionation and Hydrogel Spacer – Two New Important Changes in the Delivery of Primary Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
How radiation is delivered as a primary treatment for prostate cancer therapy has been changing, mostly since 2017. The change involves two different items, one the method of delivery of the radiation and the increasing use of a newly developed “safety” product that lowers the adverse side effects of the radiation treatment.
Should African American Men Consider Active Surveillance?
Dose Escalated Radio Therapy Did Not Improve Survival, But….
No Survival Advantage Seen in Prostate Cancer with High-Dose Radiation Therapy
An Analysis of Hydrogel Spacer for Men Undergoing Radiotherapy
Low PSA - Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Aetna Insurance Company Approves SpaceOAR With Radiation Therapy
Regular Use of Aspirin May Lower Men’s Risk of Developing Advanced Prostate Cancer
The EU Restricts Gadolinium in MRIs
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Warns That Even One Alcoholic Drink A Day Raises Your Cancer Risk
Comments by Alan Meyer About the Treatment of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
The Prostate Health Index (phi) Limits the Need for Additional Biopsies
Shingrix – A new and Better Shingles Vaccine
An article in the New York Times describes a new and more effective vaccine against Shingles, which you should consider getting.
Shingles can be a very painful and debilitating disease which most of us are at risk to get. The FDA has approved this new vaccine; Shingrix and it should be generally available within the next month.
There does seem to be an “ouch” factor involved in receiving the vaccine and it does require two separate injections, but getting Shingles is much worse.
We urge that you speak with your doctor and ask if you should be getting this vaccine. Having Shingles is no fun.
Joel T. Nowak, MA, MSW wrote this Post. Joel is the CEO/Executive Director of Cancer ABCs. He is a Cancer Thriver diagnosed with five primary cancers - Thyroid, Metastatic Prostate, Renal, Melanoma, and the rare cancer Appendiceal cancer.