Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) led to complication rates, readmission rates, and rates of additional cancer therapy similar to those of conventional surgical prostatectomy, a review of almost 6,000 cases showed. Read the article.
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This site has a number of videos on early detection of metastatic prostate cancer. View them here.
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Based on new research, men with localized prostate cancer but at high risk for metastasis, have better outcomes if they are treated with radiation combined with androgen deprivation therapy which decreases testosterone, thus reducing chance for tumor spread and growth. Read the article.
This is actually a more general article about diet and supplements. Read the article. (You’ll need a free account for Renal and Urology News.)
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Awareness: The PCCN-Toronto and Side by Side Prostate Cancer Support Groups Newsletter. In this Issue: Happy Birthday to us – it’s our 20th year Dr. Sharon Sharir – January 2014 Awareness Night Denis Farbstein – newest member of the board Dr. Tony Finelli – March 2014 Awareness Night Ray St-Sauveur – in memory Harry Lockwood – in memory Dr. Mark Moyad – coming to our September Awareness Night The Father’s Day ‘Do It For Dads’ Walk/Run Jerry and Linda Gershon – meet our members Read it by clicking the link below to open the pdf file: April_2014_Newsletter
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This issue of the Digital Examiner from PCCN-Calgary discusses the role of exercise in prostate cancer. Read it here.
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As if prostate cancer were not scary enough, hundreds of men with the disease are being subjected to a menu of raw, bitter vegetables for five years. That means lots of kale, turnips and radishes to go with their carrots and tomatoes. [Ed. note: Everything in moderation and results aren’t in yet.] Read the article.
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January 2014 Scotiabank Awareness Night “Decision-making and patient-doctor communication regarding prostate cancer” Dr. Sharon Sharir MD, MPH, FRCSC Division of Urology, Humber River Regional Hospital Assistant Professor, Dept. of Surgery, University of Toronto CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO Click here for The Complete Presentation 60:48 minutes \ The compete presentation is available in 6 parts. Click here for Presentation Part 1 Click here for Presentation Part 2 Click here for Presentation Part 3 Click here for Presentation Part 4 Click here for Presentation Part 5 Click here for Presentation Part 6 Click here for Winston Klass Thanks
Click here to access a number of videos on advanced prostate cancer.
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Higher doses of radiotherapy control localized prostate cancer (PCa) more effectively than lower doses 10 years after treatment and reduced the need for follow-up androgen-deprivation therapy, according to investigators. Read the article.
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