Thursday, August 28, 2008

Do you know any tips for healthier eating/prostate cancer

Do you know any tips for healthier eating/prostate cancer?
My dad has prostate cancer is there any tips i cant give him about being healthy?
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It really depends on what stage his cancer has developed. But whatever it is good to start a good healthy diet, knock off the fatty stuff, more vegetables, reduce weight and lower blood pressure. Get lots of good exercise. If his cancer is inoperable he may be able to fight it off with medication and a good diet plus the exercise. If he does have surgery or radiological treatment those same things will help get through the treatment which can be rough. My cancer was operable and the prostate was removed entirely. No return as of yet but it has been seven years since the surgery. He might also take the cryo surgery which freezes the prostate or the chemical "bullets" which are placed in the prostate to kill the cancer.
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Try mangosteen juice. I scientific studies the xanthones in mangosteen fruit have killed cancer cells.
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Hi Tyra, Let me just say that you can help your dad, if you take this information seriously. I have no personal experience, however I can tell you a story of a family member. My grans late husband aged 90, had had two operations, because of not being able to urinate. Even after having these operations, he was still not able to urinate. My mother and I, at the time had been into health and nutrition, however, then knew very little on the subject of prostate cancer and urinary health. Anyway, he was desperate as nothing was helping him to urinate. The health products that we are selling still today have a product called CranVerry. My mother then suggested that he try the AIM CranVerry, which within hours, allowed him to urinate. We where all so surprised at the immediate result, but sad at the same time, having realized that we could have saved him the two operations, which had had a negative effect on his health. He sadly passed away a few weeks later, however was saved from excruciating pain and died peacefully. We strongly believe he would still be alive, if he had not gone through the two operations, especially at his age. I know of three products that all have a specific purpose and positive effect on prostate and urinary health, depending on the stage of the prostate condition. Firstly, if he is having a problem with urinating, then he can either drink fresh pure cranberry juice or he could get the AIM CranVerry, which is a concentrated form of Cranberry, with no added sugar. Secondly, if the prostate gland is enlarged, then I would recommend the AIM ReAssure, which uses Saw Palmetto, known for reducing the enlarged prostate gland. Lastly, for preventative measures you should maintain a balanced hormone level with the use of natural progesterone. The two articles I have posted on my blog will reinforce my views, which can be seen below. http://www.healthywithaim.com/blog/2009/08/12/that-old-prostate-the-genesis-of-happiness-or-death/ http://www.healthywithaim.com/blog/2009/08/31/prostate-cancer-screening-more-harm-than-good/ Would be great to get your dad's testimony!! Konrad Schmidt

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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Can a 13 year old boy have prostate cancer

Can a 13 year old boy have prostate cancer?
I read that younger men that masturbate frequently have a higher risk at prostate cancer. and Older men (50's) have lower risk if they masturbate frequently. If so, how many times do you recommend masturbating?
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No; and masturbation makes no difference. Prostate cancer is extremely rare in men under 50, and so rare in young men that there are no statistics available for the disease incidence in men under 35. Over 80% of men diagnosed with it are over 65 and half of all cases occur in men over 75. 13? No chance.
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Men 50 years old ARE younger men for prostate cancer. 13 year old boys do not get prostate cancer. Stop believing everything you hear. EDIT: You cannot get prostate cancer at any age and 5 year old does not have the hormones for it.
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hi Don't know were u read that, but prostate cancer in young men is very rare, and masturbating frequently would not cause a cancer risk. Masturbation has been shown to reduce the possibility of developing prostate cancer. Allot of articles you read on the net tend to be rather in accurate.
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You can get prostate cancer at any age (recently treated a 5 year old boy for it) however it is very rare. You will be pleased to find out though that masturbation has nothing to do with it.
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No, it is unheard of that age.
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Masturbation has nothing to do with prostate cancer You are too young usually inflicts patients over 50 yrs old You have a long way to go You can masturbate all you want will make no different in you getting prostate cancer

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

What are the survival rates for prostate cancer?
my dad was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. What are the survival rates? I've been hearing like 97% if it's caught early. is that true?

Cancer - 15 Answers
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yeah, if you catch it early and have surgery to remove it, recovery is quite common. prostate cancer is a very treatable cancer
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It depends on in which stage is his Cancer. Hope, he'll do well. Good luck!
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ask lance, the biker who won so many tour de france races. he had it.
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very good survival rates with treatment and caught early!
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Yes. In much older men, it's usually something else that kills them as prostate cancer is very slow growing.
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Prostate cancer is the number cancer with the highest survival rate. My grandfather had it 20 years ago, he died of old age. My father-in law was diagnosed in November and went for the seed implantation and is doing great today - no cancer. Just get to the doctor to see the course of treatment. Good Luck :-)
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Think you are close!
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Prostate cancer rates are higher and prognosis poorer in Western societies than the rest of the world. Many of the risk factors for prostate cancer are more prevalent in the Western world, including longer life expectancy and diets high in animal fats. Also, where there is more access to screening programs, there is a higher detection rate. Prostate cancer is the ninth most common cancer in the world, but is the number one non-skin cancer in United States men. Prostate cancer affected eighteen percent of American men and caused death in three percent in 2005.[45] In Japan, death from prostate cancer was one-fifth to one-half the rates in the United States and Europe in the 1990s.[46] In India in the 1990s, half of the people with prostate cancer confined to the prostate died within ten years.[47] African-American men have 50-60 times more prostate cancer and prostate cancer deaths than men in Shanghai, China.[48] In Nigeria, two percent of men develop prostate cancer and 64% of them are dead after two years.[49] In patients who undergo treatment, the most important clinical prognostic indicators of disease outcome are stage, pre-therapy PSA level and Gleason score. In general, the higher the grade and the stage, the poorer the prognosis. Nomograms can be used to calculate the estimated risk of the individual patient. The predictions are based on the experience of large groups of patients suffering from cancers at various stages.[50]
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can't answer without knowing the stage. ask his urologist. basic info is at web md: http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_conditions/prostate_cancer.htm
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If caught early, prostate cancer has a high survival rate. My father in law had stage 3 which was not caught early and he has been in remission for almost 4 years. He had aggressive treatment because of the stage it was in at the time he was diagnosed. With the treatments available today the survival rate is very high for that type of cancer. My prayers are with you and your father. God Bless.
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Yes, survival rates are very good. It's one of the "best" cancers to have, *IF* it's caught early. Men, however, are not happy about the possibility of losing their prostate because if it is removed (which doesn't need to happen all the time but it's possible) they can suffer from incontinence and impotence, two very distressing things for men. However, don't worry about your dad just yet. And BTW - Lance Armstrong had metastatic testicular cancer, not prostate cancer. You can read about prostate cancer here: http://familydoctor.org/264.xml
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Yes it's true. I take care of patients with prostate ca. If treated early, usually by removing the prostate, things go great.
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Most any cancer is bad. But you never hear about all the survivals. There are many.
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(Although I don't want to "cut-n-paste", in this case I will for the sake of not trying to rewrite all of the information. However, I edited a few things to fit this specific question. Thank you for your understanding.) My uncle had prostate cancer. His doctor told him that prostate cancer is very slow growing, but they could go in and remove it if he wanted. After asking a lot of questions, and the doctor telling him that at his age (70's) he would most likely die of "natural causes" before he would die of the cancer, he decided not to do anything. But the doctor was wrong in HIS case. He died 3 years later (2001), as a direct result of the cancer. It did grow slowly at first, but not toward the end. During his last year he began to have the common symptoms of advanced cancer, but the last few months he was in a lot of pain and discomfort. He was in a hospice facility for about a month before his death so they could medicate him enough to relieve the pain. (My uncle's children now say they wish he had gone ahead and had surgery when the cancer was still contained in the prostate, because he might still be alive.) Although it is considered a slow growing cancer, my personal opinion, after losing 4 family members to cancer (uterine, protstate, leukemia, and 1 unknown because it was so advanced there were tumors everywhere), and 1 who's currently battling it (liver), is don't be complacent with any medical information received, from whatever source. Be diligent, never be afraid to ask a lot of questions, and research and read all you can on the subject. Knowledge can help your dad and your family in making decisions and fighting the battle to win. Early detection is defnitely the key, as the earlier cancer is detected the better the chances of beating it. Since you didn't mention what stage his cancer is in, it's difficult to say what the chances of complete remission are in his case. However, many men have and do beat prostate cancer. Keep your chin up, be very supportive, learn what you can, and most of all NEVER GIVE UP. Your dad may be the one with cancer, but the entire family is battling it. FIGHT WITH EVERYTHING YOU'VE GOT. May God bless your dad and your family.
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Every body is different. Tell your Dad about the cancer information on my page. God Bless

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Saturday, August 16, 2008

Why do African American men lead the world in prostate cancer

Why do African American men lead the world in prostate cancer?
They have the highest prostate cancer of any ethnic group in the world, how is that possible? How can food effect your prostate?????
Men's Health - 7 Answers
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b/c, maybe the soul food isn't all that good for them
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Probably due to inactivity & bad diet
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by not eating properly. and not going to the doctor regularly.
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I don't have any word for this question.
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I think that overall if you examined the demographics of the African-American you would find that their overall income level is low and that few have access to decent health insurance. Combine a low income (which usually means an unhealthy diet) and no health insurance (which equates to lack of early detection for diseases such as prostate cancer)and you find a propensity for certain social groups to be more prone to certain diseases. It's sad that in this rich nation there are people who are surviving without basic necessities.
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Because they have small weiners
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A European studies shows that men who have larger penises have bigger possibility to have a prostate cancer. So relate this to you and you will have the answer. SORRY, BUT THAT IS A FACT.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

I need some information on prostate cancer, preferably from someone who has firsthand experience

I need some information on prostate cancer, preferably from someone who has firsthand experience?
Someone I know was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. The biopsy revealed a "12 out of 12" on the biopsy. Is this a disease that can be cured or just treated? What is the life expectancy of someone who is diagnosed? Thank you for your help.

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Prostate Cancer can be cured and there are a variety of treatment methods that can be used. I work for a website called http://icyou.com which has thousands of health related videos on a variety of topics. Here are the links to videos with information on treatment and survivors: http://icyou.com/topics/cancer/treatments-prostate-cancer+ http://icyou.com/topics/cancer/bob-stroble-prostate-cancer-survivor+ Hope this helps!
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Prostate cancer can be due to many things, but primarily due to infection(s). The first place I would look is at their front teeth, both 2 upper and 2 lower front teeth. If they have any trauma, amalgam fillings, root canals, gum infection, or dead tooth of these, that needs to be fixed immediately by a dentist that is not the typical dentist you find "down the street," but one that understands the problems with modern dentistry and can truly fix those teeth. The next place to look is infections with the bladder; then look at nutritional deficiencies and toxins. Zinc is a very necessary mineral that feeds the prostate and if you are deficient in zinc, the prostate will enlarge to compensate and can develop cysts, etc. as a result of this deficiency. It's not enough to just take zinc in the diet. You need to deal with the co-factors in the body that cause the body to actually digest the zinc and utilize it properly. One main cause of this problem is the lack of stomach acid. When doctors prescribe antacids, this can contribute to deficiencies in zinc, calcium, and magnesium in particular. Eating highly processed foods contribute to this problem greatly. The typical medical response is to treat the prostate itself with radiation beads, etc., but you need to find what generated the problem, not just treat the symptoms. Sometimes treating the cancer itself with radiation or chemotherapy causes many other problems. It's a dangerous dance and any treatment must include the search and fix of the "root cause" or sustained survival may be in question. Doctors are NOT good at dealing with "root causes" because they are not trained to find those and they only deal with the immediate symptoms. When you get better, it is determined a cure if the cancer has been irradicated, but many times it returns due to the "root cause(s)" not being dealt with. Removing the organ is also an option medical people use to deal with this, but if you find the "root cause" and fix that, you will be a long way to solving the problem and you may find the problem to be resolved if a good dietary program is then followed. The life expectancy will be dependent upon how you deal with this problem. I strongly suggest you find a practitioner that understands QRA testing to find the "root cause" of the problem and then have that practitioner work with your doctor to deal with this issue. That will be far better than just turning the person over to the medical community. good luck to you
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In 05-06-08 psa 10.60. 8 out of 12. Had Robotic Prostatectomy 06-26-08 . Six month check up less than 0.05 I do not know were you live, what state? I would be glad to answer any questions and try my best to help you. You can get through this. I am 58 and had cancer twice. Lost right kidney to cancer 01-26-07. You need to look up PC on yahoo groups. It well help to talk to others, because your life is about to change. John
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Pain with urination, blood in the urine, or a change in bladder function (such as more frequent or less frequent urination) could be related to bladder or prostate cancer. You may try supplement: Typhonium Plus Hope it helps

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Friday, August 8, 2008

What age should I get tested to see if I have prostate cancer

What age should I get tested to see if I have prostate cancer?
Should I wait till I'm 30, or 40 or 50?? If I have prostate cancer will they be able to treat it?? Will I have a high chance of surviving?
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Probably 50 years old, unless you are having symptoms of urinary tract problems. The sooner it gets treated, the greater the chance for survival.
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As far as I'm aware there is no routine screening for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is so rare in young men that there are no statistics available for the disease incidence in men under 35. It's extremely rare in men under 50; over 80% of men diagnosed with it are over 65 and half of all cases occur in men over 75. So as you're not yet 30 - not a lot to worry about
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45
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Some doctors think men age 50 and older should have yearly PSA tests; others do not. We know that this test can help detect cancer before it causes symptoms, but we arenâ€™t sure that PSA tests save lives. The PSA test can find small cancers that may not grow or spread. Not all prostate cancers are life-threatening, and treatments can cause side effects. Thatâ€™s why doctors sometimes prefer â€œwatchful waitingâ€� until there are signs that treatment is needed. Researchers are studying ways to improve the PSA test so that it detects only cancers that need treatment. Medicare will pay for a PSA test every year for men age 50 and older.

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Monday, August 4, 2008

Why is it so easy to forget prostate cancer awareness month, but not breast cancer awareness month

Why is it so easy to forget prostate cancer awareness month, but not breast cancer awareness month?
When is prostate cancer awareness month? What did you do? (did you donate, wear a ribbon, etc). What are you doing in recognition of breast cancer awareness month?
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Well, for me, it is because my grandmother and my mother died of breast cancer. I can't speak for anyone else, and I will not try to. EDIT: I knew coming in here that people can be very insensitive, but I had no idea that I would get thumbs down for my grandma and my mom dying of cancer. Excuse me.
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The whole thing is political my friend. If there isn't enough money to push it through the political gauntlet, it's just not going to happen. One of the main reasons that breast cancer awareness is so successful is because it attracts a lot of rich donors. Celebrities get involved in walks/runs for its awareness. It's much like a business and it requires lots of publicity. Prostate cancer is in its political infancy in comparison to breast cancer. It needs money, publicity and celebrity support.
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Sorry, I forgot about both.
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Uh, it's hard to tell which next illness the pharmaceutical industry and its nonprofit affiliates plans to commercialize. The "breast-cancer awareness" campaigns and "buy these things with the pink ribbon" are idiotic. Eighty percent of the money goes to some dum.b.a.ss company, and the tiny bit left goes to research. If you're going to donate, donate it ALL to the nonprofit. Don't buy some crap you don't need that was made in some sweatshop in China. _________ P.S. I'm not certain, but I believe that statistically more women die from breast cancer than men from prostate cancer. I might be wrong. Women are also generally paid less for their work and pay MORE for insurance policies. There are health-care disparities. I'm wondering why there isn't some bigger campaign about the FDA recently approving the HPV vaccine for men. Perhaps - total, total guess - it's because men feel they're not responsible for reproductive health, even though they basically carry HPV and spread it around and it's never caught because men aren't routinely tested for HPV like women are through the PAP smear. __________ P.P.S. I was right, though, about deaths from the diagnoses. prostate cancer deaths: 27,400 breast cancer deaths: 40,000 Via Google.
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both cancers are complete BS, why are we focusing on these two? skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world, and brain cancer is the most lethal. so why don't we concentrate our money on those two?
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There you remembered it already. Happy! Next
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They are both high in importance, where did you get this statement from?
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Because media and industry realizes that women are far more communal and ignorant with their money than are men, and are thus greater marketing targets. - If you think either cause truly has much to do with 'saving lives' or 'helping people' then you are mistaken. As with most ventures, this is largely about making money.
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My grandmother and two of my aunts died of breast cancer. Any bias on my part is partially in memoriam and partially out of fear that I'll have it myself one day.
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Well, I agree with you. Men are forgettable human beings while women are the "more important" gender..
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This is a good question. Both are equally important and equally deadly. I am remembering breast cancer everyday because my grandmother passed away from it about 25 years ago.

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Friday, August 1, 2008

Is prostate massage the best way to prevent prostate cancer

is prostate massage the best way to prevent prostate cancer ?
My father died of complications in his prostate. Currently I am experiencing some difficulty in urinating, no pain but I have to sometimes force the urine out. I am also experinecing waking up at night at an average of 2 to 3 times to urinate. What are ways to alleviate my problem and prevent development into prostate cancer or similar ailment ?
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Please, go see a doctor. This is the only solution. It may save your life. There is nothing to be ashamed or worried about. Just go.
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SEE A DOCTOR! This is not a normal condition, and with the history in your family, you should get it checked out.

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