Yoga vs Radiation Therapy’s Side Effects

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Yoga vs Radiation Therapy’s Side Effects

The side effects of beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer are legendary. A whole suite of urinary, fatigue and sexual problems await men during the course of their treatment. Up until recently, most care givers and patients just viewed this as the cost of doing business with radiation therapy. Lately, however, more study and research is being thrown at maintaining patients’ quality of life during radiation treatment, and the new science has found an ally in the ancient discipline of yoga.

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Prostate Cancer Patients Healing Faster

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Prostate Cancer Patients Healing Faster

A breakthrough in radiation therapy may cut down the time localized prostate cancer patients spend healing.

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Black men potentially impacted negatively by fewer PSA screenings

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Black men potentially impacted negatively by fewer PSA screenings

The recent 2017 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in Orlando questioned whether the recommendations from the 2012 US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) in regards to PSA screenings could have a negative impact for black men who already have higher rates of prostate cancer-related mortality and a later stage of prostate cancer diagnosis.

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Men with low risk prostate cancer aren't being monitored closely enough

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Men with low risk prostate cancer aren't being monitored closely enough

M who choose ‘active surveillance’ do not follow up with tests and office visits as they should be. 

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World renowned robotic prostate cancer surgeon in New York supports new study for use of ConfirmMDx

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World renowned robotic prostate cancer surgeon in New York supports new study for use of ConfirmMDx

Dr. David Samadi is a world renowned prostate cancer surgeon and urologic oncologist in New York. He specializes in the treatment of prostate cancer, as well as other prostate conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Dr. Samadi supports new data from MDxHealth suggesting that the diagnostic test, ConfirmMDx, is useful for helping to diagnose or rule out prostate cancer.

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Prostate Cancer and Erectile Dysfunction

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Prostate Cancer and Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve and/or sustain an erection adequate for sexual intercourse. A concern for many men with a diagnosis of prostate cancer is whether or not they will still be as sexually functional as they were prior to having received treatment. It can be both physically and emotionally taxing to cope with.  It’s important to understand that prostate cancer is not the direct cause for erectile dysfunction, although certain treatments for the disease can directly cause the condition. 

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External Beam Radiation Therapy for prostate cancer

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External Beam Radiation Therapy for prostate cancer

External Beam Radiation Therapy is a type of treatment that can be used for prostate cancer. This type of treatment works by targeting the prostate gland with beams of radiation. After your prostate has been mapped and your body has been set into place by a fitted mold, shaped beams of radiation are directed at the prostate from several directions which kills the cancer cells. There are two types of radiation that your doctor may use. These include either three dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) or intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).

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Use of post-surgical radiation for prostate cancer patients at risk of recurrence is declining, despite known benefit

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Use of post-surgical radiation for prostate cancer patients at risk of recurrence is declining, despite known benefit

The most accurate way to know your cancer staging when it comes to prostate cancer is through a prostatectomy (surgical removal of the prostate). Treatment for prostate cancer recurrence is radiation but studies are showing there is a decline in use despite its known benefit. We explore.

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Robotic Surgery after Radiation Therapy: It is Possible

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Robotic Surgery after Radiation Therapy: It is Possible

Many men have various concerns regarding prostate cancer surgery. I know there’s another segment of the population though who are also concerned about whether surgery is an option – men who have had ineffective radiation treatment for prostate cancer in the past.

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Radiation For Prostate Cancer Has Proven Once Again That It Leads To More Complications Than Surgery

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Radiation For Prostate Cancer Has Proven Once Again That It Leads To More Complications Than Surgery

For men with prostate cancer, deciding whether to opt for radiation or surgical removal of the gland can be overwhelming. How does one decide with the risks such as the unpleasant side-effect of erectile dysfunction and incontinence? 

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Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? Pros and Cons of Surgery versus Radiation

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Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? Pros and Cons of Surgery versus Radiation

SURGERY V. RADIATION - If you’re one of the 230,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, you’re probably dealing with a dilemma of which treatment option to choose. Your doctor has likely spoken with you about radiation and surgery, but how do you choose?

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New Dangers of Radiation Therapy Exposed

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New Dangers of Radiation Therapy Exposed

Over the past several months, journalists have exposed some risks of radiation therapy that have been previously unknown, sometimes with disastrous consequences.

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