Several factors influence the risk of prostate cancer, including age. A few of these risk factors include a man’s ethnicity, family history, and even genetic factors that may carry an increased tendency for this disease. These risk factors mentioned are unmodifiable – a man can’t change them. Here is one more unmodifiable risk factor –… Read more
A long-term study of more of 180,189 men diagnosed with either localized or high-risk prostate cancer, found that men with high-risk cancer had a 1.8-fold increase risk of developing major depression. In addition, these same men had a 2.4-fold risk for suicide when compared to the general public. This information was published in European Urology… Read more
It’s a well-known fact that men are often not the best at taking care of their health. Sometimes, they may feel like going to the doctor is unmanly, or they may dislike feeling like they’ve lost control. Other times, they may simply prefer to ignore any potential problems. However, it’s important for men to take… Read more
Men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bones are at risk for osteoporosis, the brittle bones disease that can result in life-altering fractures. These same men who are also on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), for thinning bones as this medication lowers the hormone estrogen, necessary for keeping bones strong. ADT affect on… Read more
Men, who experience urinary leakage at inopportune times due to sneezing, playing sports, coughing, or after prostate cancer removal, may find relief through biofeedback. Biofeedback can be a helpful tool in assisting men to identify ways to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles, essential for controlling urinary function. What are the pelvic floor muscles? The location… Read more
