Prostate Cancer and Men's Health News

Symptoms of Prostatitis - A Quick Guide
Prostatitis is sadly one of the most common medical problems faced by men. Each year, men make about 2 million visits to the doctor with concerns regarding to this condition.

Screening Tests for Prostate
Screening Tests for Prostate Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in men after lung cancer, and the most common cancer in men. Fortunately, since most prostate cancer is slow growing, only 30 percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer will die from it. So far, research has not confirmed that early detection of prostate cancer leads to treatment that will prolong life. Testing is needed to screen for prostate cancer to improve treatment.

Prostate Cancer Prevention
Prostate Cancer Prevention Knowledge is your best weapon for good prostate health and avoiding prostate cancer. Some lifestyles, eating habits, and dietary supplements are thought to lead to lower levels of prostate cancer, as well as other cancers. Nobody can guarantee prostate cancer prevention through behavior, diet, treatment, or medicine, but there things you can do to improve your odds.

The Prostate Basics
Basic Facts about the Prostate Gland: The prostate is a sex gland in males. It is around the size of a walnut, and encircles the neck of the bladder and urethra, the tube that expels urine from the bladder. It is partly glandular and partly muscular, with ducts opening into the prostatic portion of the urethra. The prostate is made up of three lobes: a centrally located lobe with one lobe on each side. The prostate gland secretes a slightly alkaline fluid that forms part of the seminal fluid, a fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation.

Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
A risk factor is anything that may increase a person's chance of developing a disease. It may be an activity, such as smoking, diet, family history, or many other things. Different diseases, including cancers, have different risk factors. In general, all men are at risk for prostate cancer. However, there are specific risk factors that increase the likelihood that certain men will develop the disease, including the following:

American Cancer Society Got it Wrong: Study Confirms Prostate Cancer Test Saves Lives
ZERO Demands ACS Apology to All American Families About Prostate Cancer Testing as New Proof Emerges on the Effectiveness of the PSA Test WASHINGTON, July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With a new study showing the PSA test reduces the prostate cancer death rate by 44 percent, ZERO â€“ The Project to End Prostate Cancer demands an apology for all at risk of the disease from the American Cancer Society, which has long discounted the importance of prostate cancer testing. "It's time to 'Man Up' and admit they were wrong," said ZERO CEO Skip Lockwood.


	Prostate Cancer and Men's Health News

	Home - Site Map - Symptoms of Prostatitis - A Quick Guide Prostatitis is sadly one of the most common medical problems faced by men. Each year, men make about 2 million visits to the doctor with concerns regarding to this condition. Screening Tests for Prostate Screening Tests for Prostate Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in men after lung cancer, and the most common cancer in men. Fortunately, since most prostate cancer is slow growing, only 30 percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer will die from it. So far, research has not confirmed that early detection of prostate cancer leads to treatment that will prolong life. Testing is needed to screen for prostate cancer to improve treatment. Prostate Cancer Prevention Prostate Cancer Prevention Knowledge is your best weapon for good prostate health and avoiding prostate cancer. Some lifestyles, eating habits, and dietary supplements are thought to lead to lower levels of prostate cancer, as well as other cancers. Nobody can guarantee prostate cancer prevention through behavior, diet, treatment, or medicine, but there things you can do to improve your odds. The Prostate Basics Basic Facts about the Prostate Gland: The prostate is a sex gland in males. It is around the size of a walnut, and encircles the neck of the bladder and urethra, the tube that expels urine from the bladder. It is partly glandular and partly muscular, with ducts opening into the prostatic portion of the urethra. The prostate is made up of three lobes: a centrally located lobe with one lobe on each side. The prostate gland secretes a slightly alkaline fluid that forms part of the seminal fluid, a fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. Prostate Cancer Risk Factors A risk factor is anything that may increase a person's chance of developing a disease. It may be an activity, such as smoking, diet, family history, or many other things. Different diseases, including cancers, have different risk factors. In general, all men are at risk for prostate cancer. However, there are specific risk factors that increase the likelihood that certain men will develop the disease, including the following: American Cancer Society Got it Wrong: Study Confirms Prostate Cancer Test Saves Lives ZERO Demands ACS Apology to All American Families About Prostate Cancer Testing as New Proof Emerges on the Effectiveness of the PSA Test WASHINGTON, July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With a new study showing the PSA test reduces the prostate cancer death rate by 44 percent, ZERO â€“ The Project to End Prostate Cancer demands an apology for all at risk of the disease from the American Cancer Society, which has long discounted the importance of prostate cancer testing. "It's time to 'Man Up' and admit they were wrong," said ZERO CEO Skip Lockwood. 'Watchful Waiting' Often Best Strategy for Slow-Moving Prostate Cancer Coffee Might Guard Against Head, Neck Cancers FDA OKs New Drug for Advanced Prostate Cancer Scientists Tease Out Links Between Diabetes, Cancer Exercise Recommended for Cancer Patients		Tags: Antioxidant Levels and Your Prostate Obesity and Your Prostate Prostate Biopsy Prostate Cancer Facts Prostate Cancer Prevention Prostate Cancer Risk Factors Prostate Cancer Treatment Prostate Healthy Foods Prostate Screening Tests Prostatitis Symptoms Facts About Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer has unfortunately presented itself as one of the most common male cancers within the western world. There is much information about the disease on the Internet - some helpful - some less so. Treating Prostate Cancer - According to the National Cancer Society, prostate cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the prostate. Since the disease affects only men, and usually those who are older in age, the disease can cause trouble urinating, back and hip pain, blood in the urine and sexual malfunctions as well, like pain when releasing sperm. There are treatments for prostate cancer, however, and they're not all as invasive as chemotherapy. Obesity and Prostate Health Although research has yet to identify the link between obesity and the increased chance of developing prostate cancer remains unclear; there is little question that obesity does have negative effect on disease outcomes. Prostate Cancer - The Basic Facts Prostate Cancer - The Basic Facts Prostate Cancer has unfortunately presented itself as one of the most common male cancers within the western world. There is much information about the disease on the Internet - some helpful - some less so. The Prostate Biopsy For men 50 and over, digital rectal exams, or DREs, has become a routine part of the annual checkup, as have prostate specific antigen, or PSA tests. These tests can uncover signs of prostate cancer. But before a doctor can make the final diagnosis, they will use an another procedure: the prostate biopsy. To confirm the presence of prostate cancer, a doctor uses a needle to collect a sample of cells from the prostate. A pathologist, an expert who can distinguish cancerous from non-cancerous cells, then examines this sample. With more and more men undergoing biopsies, doctors are making every effort to ensure the procedure is as safe, comfortable, and accurate as possible. Antioxidant levels key to prostate cancer risk in some men Greater levels of selenium, vitamin E and the tomato carotenoid lycopene have been shown to reduce prostate cancer in one out of every four Caucasian males, or those who inherit a specific genetic variation that is particularly sensitive to oxidative stress, say US researchers. Subscribe to our Monthly Email Newsletter Total balance for Optimal Prostate Health Total Balance Men's contains nutrients specific for men that will help ensure hormones are naturally balanced and that your prostate has what it needs for optimal health. Treating Cancer Naturally Uncover what you must know about prostate cancer… and what you can do NOW to reduce your risks and stay healthier longer. Treating Prostate Cancer Naturally is based on a careful, painstaking review of the latest prostate cancer research and medical theory. You'll understand the risk factors, be aware of your treatment options, and be an informed patient and an active participant in your own care.