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Will a Plant-Based Diet Lower the Likelihood of Prostate Cancer?

Studies demonstrate that men who eat more plants and less meat or dairy have a reduced likelihood of prostate cancer.

Terry Graedon - January 15, 2024

Is Saltpeter to Kill Sex Drive a Myth?

Terry Graedon - August 14, 2023

Should Men with Prostate Cancer Take Vitamin D?

Joe Graedon - March 16, 2023

Are We Overtreating Prostate Cancer?

Joe Graedon - December 22, 2022

Abiraterone Breakthrough vs. High Risk Prostate Cancer

Terry Graedon - November 30, 2022

Do People Who Skip Meat Have a Lower Chance of Cancer?

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Terry Graedon - November 17, 2022

Does Regular Vigorous Exercise Cut the Chance of Cancer Spread?

Vigorous exercise increases tissue glucose usage, leaving tumors without the ability to spread easily from organ to organ.

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Terry Graedon - September 29, 2022

Men Who Drink Coffee Reduce Risk of Prostate Cancer Recurrence

Men who drink coffee and metabolize caffeine quickly have better outcomes with prostate cancer. Three or four cups daily help.

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Joe Graedon - December 6, 2021

Does Berberine Protect Against Prostate Cancer?

Berberine, a natural component of Oregon grape holly, has some fascinating biological activity. Could it be helpful against prostate cancer?

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Joe Graedon - November 29, 2021

Taking Prostate Drug Abiraterone (Zytiga) with Food Could Save $300,000

Abiraterone (Zytiga) is a key advance for treating prostate cancer. The cost: over $100,000 a year. Taking it with food could save big bucks!

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Joe Graedon - April 29, 2021

Is There A Better Way to Detect Prostate Cancer?

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Joe Graedon - February 13, 2020

Statin Plus Metformin Prolongs Survival of High-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients

Aggressive prostate cancer (Gleason score of 8 or higher) requires aggressive treatment to prevent recurrence. A statin plus metformin might be helpful.

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Terry Graedon - October 17, 2019

Can Men Get an Extra Benefit from a Statin?

While doctors argue about how well a statin prevents heart disease in healthy people, researchers have found an unexpected benefit from a statin for men.

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Joe Graedon - July 11, 2019

Prostate Cancer Therapy and Dementia: The Link Gets Stronger

Determining the best treatment(s) for PCa is challenging. Hormone suppression is common. Is there a link between this prostate cancer therapy and dementia?

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Terry Graedon - August 13, 2018

Should You Stop Taking Aspirin Before a Biopsy?

Aspirin prevents clots but it also increases the chance of bleeding. So deciding whether to stop taking aspirin before a procedure is a tough call.

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Terry Graedon - June 7, 2018

Will Immunotherapy Help Men with Prostate Cancer?

Oncologists are studying how could immunotherapy help men with prostate cancer. In one trial, 10 to 15 percent of the men had an excellent response.

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Joe Graedon - May 10, 2018

Should Men Get a PSA Test to Screen for Prostate Cancer?

Should men get a PSA test every year? The experts have been sending contradictory messages and leaving many men confused. What's the latest recommendation?

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Terry Graedon - May 7, 2018

Should Reader Worry About His Anticancer Supplements?

A combination of anticancer supplements that includes aspirin as well as curcumin and blackseed might reduce the risk of recurrence, but could lead to bleeding.

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Terry Graedon - September 1, 2017

What Makes Turmeric So Wonderful?

Activity against a wide range of chronic diseases, from Alzheimer to cancer to fatty liver makes turmeric so wonderful that it is a very popular supplement.

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Joe Graedon - August 3, 2017

Can Curcumin in Turmeric Fight Pancreatic Cancer?

Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric. It has shown intriguing activity against breast, prostate & colorectal cancer. What about pancreatic cancer?

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Joe Graedon - July 6, 2017

More Male Orgasms May Mean Less Prostate Cancer

Is sex really good for the prostate? Do more male orgasms protect men from prostate cancer? This question has been asked for decades. Now there's an answer.

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Terry Graedon - April 13, 2017

PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer: Every Man Decides

The US Preventive Services Task Force has changed its mind. The recommendation on PSA screening for prostate cancer is that each man should decide.

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Terry Graedon - April 13, 2017

How to Reduce Fatigue from Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy

Men undergoing radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer had less fatigue and fewer side effects than men assigned to the control group.

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Terry Graedon - February 16, 2017

How to Save Money by Taking Zytiga with Breakfast

Men taking Zytiga with a low-fat breakfast need only one-fourth the dose to keep their prostate cancer in check.

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Terry Graedon - December 22, 2016

Will Compound from Bacteria Offer Hope for Prostate Cancer?

Padeliporfin, a compound from bacteria that live on the sea floor, may offer a way to use laser light to kill small prostate tumors selectively.

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Terry Graedon - November 28, 2016

Can Herbs Prevent a Recurrence of Prostate Cancer?

Evidence is limited but growing that some culinary herbs like turmeric or rosemary may help prevent a recurrence of prostate cancer.

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Joe Graedon - September 15, 2016

How to Make Sense of New Prostate Cancer Research Results

Should men have PSA tests? What if a diagnosis of prostate cancer is made? Is it best to have surgery, radiation or watch and wait? Answers to these Qs.

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Joe Graedon - August 13, 2016

Do Vitamin D Supplements Vary in Quality and Does it Matter?

How important is vitamin D for prostate cancer patients? Do levels of this nutrient matter and how reliable are supplements? Is the FDA protecting us?

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Joe Graedon - August 8, 2016

Why Would Metformin and Crestor Stop Prostate Cancer?

Could drugs for diabetes and high cholesterol reduce the likelihood that prostate cancer would recur? Metformin might have surprising anti-cancer activity.

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Terry Graedon - July 21, 2016

Is High-Risk Prostate Cancer on the Rise?

Reviewing the records of men diagnosed with prostate cancer between 2004 and 2013 shows that the rate of high-risk prostate cancer is increasing.

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Terry Graedon - July 4, 2016

How to Raise Vitamin D and Prevent Cancer Recurrence

Maintaining a healthy level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D may help prevent cancer recurrence; what dose of vitamin D3 is appropriate for supplementation?

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Joe Graedon - May 30, 2016

Will Fish Oil for the Heart Contribute to Prostate Cancer?

Will fish oil protect the heart while increasing the risk for prostate cancer? Millions of men would like an answer to this complicated question.

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Terry Graedon - May 12, 2016

How to Take Testosterone Without Fear of Prostate Cancer

Is it safe for men to take testosterone? Swedish research shows that it does not increase the chance of a prostate cancer diagnosis.

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Terry Graedon - January 7, 2016

Does Aspirin Protect Men from Prostate Cancer Death?

Men who take aspirin on a regular basis are at lower risk of prostate cancer death, according to a large study of male doctors.

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Terry Graedon - December 10, 2015

Blocking Testosterone May Save Lives But Harms Brains

Drugs for blocking testosterone are helpful in fighting prostate cancer but they may increase the possibility of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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Joe Graedon - November 19, 2015

Will Drop in PSA Screening Mean More Aggressive Prostate Cancers?

Urologists are concerned that more men will be found with aggressive prostate cancer in a few years because they are not getting routine PSA screening now.

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Terry Graedon - November 19, 2015

Yoga Helps Men Get Through Prostate Cancer Treatment

Men who did yoga twice weekly suffered less from radiation treatment effects such as cancer-related fatigue, urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction.

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Joe Graedon - September 3, 2015

Clinical Trial Pits Aspirin Plus Metformin Against Prostate Cancer

How well will the combination of aspirin plus metformin work to prevent prostate cancer or its recurrence? This study should find out.

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Joe Graedon - April 9, 2015

Vitamin D May Keep the Lid on Prostate Cancer

Men who took vitamin D supplements had less aggressive prostate cancer than those taking placebo pills.

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Joe Graedon - January 8, 2015

Double Treatment for Prostate Cancer Saves Lives

Older men with aggressive prostate cancer did best when treated with both hormone suppression and radiation, compared to hormone reduction alone.

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Joe Graedon - December 15, 2014

Will Ginger Cure Prostate Cancer?

Ginger compounds inhibit prostate cancer cells in the laboratory, but clinical trials are needed.

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Terry Graedon - September 18, 2014

Bald Men at Higher Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Male pattern balding in a horseshoe pattern is associated with a greater risk of aggressive prostate cancer in later years.

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Terry Graedon - May 22, 2014

Sexually Transmitted Disease Boosts the Risk of Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - May 1, 2014

Low Vitamin D Levels Put Prostate Cancer Patients at High Risk

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Terry Graedon - January 23, 2014

Sleeping Problems May Boost Risk of Dangerous Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - January 23, 2014

Why Brisk Walkers Have Better Outcomes from Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - November 27, 2013

Fish Oil to Fight Recurrence of Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - August 22, 2013

Diabetes Drug Boosts Survival from Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - August 15, 2013

Prostate Drug Cuts Cancer but Doesn’t Save Lives

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Joe Graedon - July 11, 2013

Fish Oil Linked to Prostate Cancer?

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Terry Graedon - July 11, 2013

Soy No Help Against Prostate Cancer Recurrence

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Terry Graedon - June 20, 2013

Will BPA Lead Prostate Cells Astray?

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Joe Graedon - January 31, 2013

Choosing a Treatment for Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - January 21, 2013

Did Surgeons Really Leave 16 Items Inside Patient?

Most people do not look forward to surgery. Even great surgeons can sometimes make mistakes. Are there ways to reduce the risks. What questions should you ask BEFORE surgery?

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Terry Graedon - July 19, 2012

Surgery No Better Than Observation for Local Prostate Tumor

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Terry Graedon - July 19, 2012

Tea and Gold Combine to Fight Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - May 31, 2012

Many Doctors Plan to Keep Screening PSA

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Terry Graedon - April 19, 2012

Proton Beam Therapy for Prostate

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Terry Graedon - March 15, 2012

PSA Screening Still Puzzling

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Terry Graedon - February 1, 2012

Solving the PSA Puzzle

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Terry Graedon - October 13, 2011

Task Force Does Not Recommend PSA Screening

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Terry Graedon - June 29, 2011

Pricey New Pills May Help Prostate Cancer Patients

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Terry Graedon - May 19, 2011

Coffee Reduces Risk of Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - April 28, 2011

Fish Oil May Raise Risk for Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - December 2, 2010

Index Finger Length Screens for Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - December 2, 2010

Active Surveillance Benefits Prostate Patients

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Terry Graedon - October 28, 2010

Aspirin Boosts Prostate Cancer Survival

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Terry Graedon - July 29, 2010

PSA Levels May Lead to Aggressive Treatment

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Terry Graedon - April 1, 2010

Avodart Reduces Risk of Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - March 16, 2010

Do Bald Men Have Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer?

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Terry Graedon - December 9, 2009

Coffee Drinkers Less Likely to Have Aggressive Prostate Cancer

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Terry Graedon - October 1, 2009

How Safe Is Watch and Wait?

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Terry Graedon - September 10, 2009

Is Prostate Cancer Caused by Virus?

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Terry Graedon - August 6, 2009

Watch and Wait May Be Viable Approach to Prostate Cancer

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Joe Graedon - July 16, 2009

Heavy Drinking Linked to Aggressive Prostate Tumors

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Terry Graedon - July 2, 2009

Green Tea May Help Against Prostate Cancer