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Ask the Experts #5: How Can I Improve My Chances of Surviving Prostate Cancer?
In our Ask the Experts series, we’ll put a common question to one of the Grace Prostate Cancer Centre’s experts, and they’ll offer up an honest, candid response. From concerns about the prostate and prostate cancer, to queries regarding prostate … Continue reading
Ask the Experts #4: If I Have a Gleason Score 6 on my Prostate Biopsy, Will it Stay a 6?
In our Ask the Experts series, we’ll put a common question to one of the Grace Prostate Cancer Centre’s urologists, and they’ll offer up an honest, candid response. Today, we ask Bay of Plenty Urologist Jim Duthie for his thoughts on … Continue reading
Ask the Experts #3: Does Fish Oil Increase the Risk of Prostate Cancer?
In our Ask the Experts series, we’ll put a common question to one of the Grace Prostate Cancer Centre’s urologists, and they’ll offer up an honest, candid response. From concerns about the prostate and prostate cancer, to queries regarding prostate … Continue reading
Ask the Experts #2: Will I Still Ejaculate After Prostate Cancer Surgery?
In our Ask the Experts series, we’ll put a real patient question to one of the Grace Prostate Cancer Centre’s urologists, and they’ll offer up an honest, candid response. From commonly asked questions about the prostate and prostate cancer, to … Continue reading
Ask the Experts #1: Will I Ever Be Dry Again After Prostate Cancer Surgery?
In our Ask the Experts series, we’ll put a real patient question to one of the Grace Prostate Cancer Centre’s urologists, and they’ll offer up an honest, candid response. Today, we asked Bay of Plenty Urologist Andre Westenberg about a common … Continue reading
A Delicate Operation: The Prostate Cancer Surgeon’s Story of Surviving Prostate Cancer
By Simon Garfield The scenery was truly breathtaking. In March 2012, 47 cyclists had negotiated a 27km climb to the Puyehue Pass on the border of Chile and Argentina, passing forests and mountains, hot springs and glacial melt-water. At the … Continue reading
The Movember Global Action Plan
Ever wondered where funds raised from annual Movember activities end up? Movember may be a light-hearted way to bring awareness to the serious issue of prostate cancer, but at its heart is an innovative, collaborative effort that aims to accelerate … Continue reading
New discovery could change advanced prostate cancer treatment
Cancer Research UK Press Release The first-ever comprehensive study of prostate cancer tissue has revealed a completely new gene network driving the disease in patients who have stopped responding to standard hormone treatment, according to Cancer Research UK research published … Continue reading
New research suggests prostate cancer death rates will drop
Advancements and Awareness Reduce Deaths Cancer Research UK has released the results of new research which suggests that the rate of cancer deaths will drop markedly in the next 20 years. The research, led by Professor Peter Sasieni from the … Continue reading
Six Steps to Prevent Prostate Cancer Before it Starts
World renowned robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgeon Dr David Samadi offers his advice on how to prevent prostate cancer. It’s all about moderation – Look out for foods that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, like coffee, green tea, fish, broccoli and leafy … Continue reading
