By Judy Wellsworth
Can A Prostate Cancer Diet Work For You?
Many people think that once they have been diagnosed with cancer, there is nothing they can do except seek medical treatment. While medical treatment is extremely important, it is wrong to think that you cannot aid your healing at home. Did you know that if you suffer from prostate cancer, a prostate cancer diet can help you heal faster? You need to take care of your body when you have cancer and one of the best ways to do this is to eat a healthy diet and exercise.
Men that suffer from prostate cancer should do everything that he can do aid his body during the healing process. This is important throughout treatment and once he goes into remission. A diet rich in healthy foods can certainly help a man through his prostate cancer treatments. Here are some ways that you can follow a prostate cancer diet and make sure that you are healing in no time flat.
• Take your vitamins: Cancer takes a lot out of your body. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you will want to make sure you are getting adequate amounts of the necessary vitamins and minerals everyday. Your doctor can recommend a good vitamin supplement to take during your treatment.
• Go low fat: It is always important to eat a diet that is low in fat, but it is even more important to do this if you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. When you follow the prostate cancer diet, stick to foods that are low in saturated fats and avoid any food with trans-fat. Eat lean meats such boneless, skinless chicken breast, and turkey. Also, remember to stay away from fried foods.
• Get plenty of fruits and vegetables: The rule of thumb when it comes to following a good prostate cancer diet is to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Dark green veggies are rich in iron, while orange veggies are good anti-oxidants. This is what you want to look for when you add these types of foods to your diet.
• Legumes and Dairy: It is also important that you follow a diet that contains legumes (peas and beans) and plenty of low fat dairy. Low fat string cheese, yogurt and skim milk are ideal when following prostate cancer diet. Soy is also an excellent option for anyone that is suffering from cancer.
In addition to eating correctly while you are following the prostate cancer diet, you also need to make sure that you are getting the proper amount of exercise. This cannot only help you feel rejuvenated; you will also help your body heal faster. As you can see, following the proper diet and exercising are the keys to helping your body heal from prostate cancer.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Prostate Cancer Prevention
By Abigail Franks
www.prostate-cancer-treatment-expert.com
Natural Prostate Cancer Prevention
Here we go again folks. Researchers are now suggesting that lycopene, abundantly found in tomatoes, can now lower the risk of getting prostate cancer. These modern studies on prostate cancer have concluded that tomato-based products may greatly help in protecting men from prostate cancer.
The study shows that the more tomatoes in a persons diet, the more the possibility that he will not develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. A natural prostate remedy for optimal health should also include a blend of vitamins and minerals supplements for good prostate health.
The next question I am sure you will ask is - why are tomatoes this important in preventing prostate cancer. Well, it has been discovered that the lycopene found in tomatoes is an antioxidant which in turn is a kind of chemical agent which helps to prevent or reverse the cellular process of oxidation.
This works on preventing prostate cancer because it has been proven that too much cellular oxidation can be dangerous to one's health. This is mainly because oxidation produces free radicals, which increase one's chances of developing cancer tissues. So, by its antioxidant nature, lycopene (and ultimately tomatoes) help to destroy the free radicals and thereby prevent prostate cancer and other forms of cancer for that matter.
Other ways is to look for food and vitamins that contain lots of antioxidant like Vitamin E. Such vitamins will go a long way in helping you to kill the free radicals in your body.
REALITY CHECK!
Well, in theory, this whole eating tomatoes to keep prostate cancer at bay sounds like a good idea, think back on all the other ideas that have been proven false.
Coffee Causes Cancer
Coffee Doesn't Cause Cancer
Don't Eat Eggs They Raise Your Cholesterol
It's Okay to Have a Couple Drinks a Week
Oatmeal Lowers Your Cholesterol
Oatmeal Doesn't Lower Your Cholesterol
We've heard for years that getting a suntan substantially raises the risk of skin cancer, and we should work to stay out of the sun. Recent research however suggests that at least some sun exposure can actually be beneficial to our overall health and well-being.
The problem is that many researchers are now focused not on good science but on getting media attention. This desire for attention results in theory's being published and reported to the general public without adequate research or proof. The whole idea of eating more tomato-based products to increase your lycopene could probably be the result of this media attention drive.
Still, on the possible chance that this may be at least somewhat beneficial and the fact that it won't harm you, it doesn't hurt to add another serving or so of tomato products to your diet. So go ahead and squeeze that ketchup onto your plate… at least for now, it's good for you.
Natural Prostate Cancer Prevention
Here we go again folks. Researchers are now suggesting that lycopene, abundantly found in tomatoes, can now lower the risk of getting prostate cancer. These modern studies on prostate cancer have concluded that tomato-based products may greatly help in protecting men from prostate cancer.
The study shows that the more tomatoes in a persons diet, the more the possibility that he will not develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. A natural prostate remedy for optimal health should also include a blend of vitamins and minerals supplements for good prostate health.
The next question I am sure you will ask is - why are tomatoes this important in preventing prostate cancer. Well, it has been discovered that the lycopene found in tomatoes is an antioxidant which in turn is a kind of chemical agent which helps to prevent or reverse the cellular process of oxidation.
This works on preventing prostate cancer because it has been proven that too much cellular oxidation can be dangerous to one's health. This is mainly because oxidation produces free radicals, which increase one's chances of developing cancer tissues. So, by its antioxidant nature, lycopene (and ultimately tomatoes) help to destroy the free radicals and thereby prevent prostate cancer and other forms of cancer for that matter.
Other ways is to look for food and vitamins that contain lots of antioxidant like Vitamin E. Such vitamins will go a long way in helping you to kill the free radicals in your body.
REALITY CHECK!
Well, in theory, this whole eating tomatoes to keep prostate cancer at bay sounds like a good idea, think back on all the other ideas that have been proven false.
Coffee Causes Cancer
Coffee Doesn't Cause Cancer
Don't Eat Eggs They Raise Your Cholesterol
It's Okay to Have a Couple Drinks a Week
Oatmeal Lowers Your Cholesterol
Oatmeal Doesn't Lower Your Cholesterol
We've heard for years that getting a suntan substantially raises the risk of skin cancer, and we should work to stay out of the sun. Recent research however suggests that at least some sun exposure can actually be beneficial to our overall health and well-being.
The problem is that many researchers are now focused not on good science but on getting media attention. This desire for attention results in theory's being published and reported to the general public without adequate research or proof. The whole idea of eating more tomato-based products to increase your lycopene could probably be the result of this media attention drive.
Still, on the possible chance that this may be at least somewhat beneficial and the fact that it won't harm you, it doesn't hurt to add another serving or so of tomato products to your diet. So go ahead and squeeze that ketchup onto your plate… at least for now, it's good for you.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Do You Recognize The 6 Prostate Cancer Symptoms?
By Michael Cage
www.healthyprostatesecrets.com
One in six men experience prostate cancer. It is one of the leading causes of death in American men. If left untreated, it can gradually spread to other parts of the body and become irreversible.
Even though you have prostate cancer, you may not notice the symptoms at all especially in the initial stage. If you are over 40 years old, it is recommended that you have your prostate examined to detect any cancer cells.
You can take Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) tests to detect prostate cancer. However, they are not accurate. Always check with your doctor for other prostate examinations.
If you have prostate cancer, your level of PSA will be high enough to be detected. But sometimes, the results can be tampered by other factors which can cause your PSA to rise.
Using a DRE procedure, your doctor can distinguish between prostate cancer and benign prostate hyperplasia (BHP) or prostatitis (inflammation of prostate) which is not cancerous. Your doctor will examine for abnormality of the prostate by putting his finger into your anus. By scrutinizing the size, shape, and texture of the prostate, it will reveal whether the prostate is in good health or not.
These symptoms may not signify that you have prostate cancer. Some of the common signs in the early stage that you need to be aware of are:
1. Problem in urinating
2. Increased urination at night
3. Pain during urination
4. Presence of blood in the urine
5. Painful ejaculation
6. Erectile dysfunction
When the cancer spreads to bone and lymph nodes, you will feel pain in your lower back, spine, pelvis, upper thighs, and ribs. This may also weaken your legs and lead to involuntary urination or defecation.
Sometimes, prostate cancer symptoms mimic BHP. Difficulty and increased night time urination are usually accompanied with BHP.
There are several prostate cancer treatments to choose from. Choice of treatment depends on your doctor's advice. Among the treatments are prostate radiation therapy, chemotherapy, active surveillance and surgery.
Early detection of prostate cancer can prevent unnecessary surgery or radiation therapy. You can seek alternative treatment instead. Be aware of these symptoms and signs. It is not something you can ignore even though they are mild and are not affecting your daily routines. Taking care of your prostate health can help you enjoy your retirement years happily.
One in six men experience prostate cancer. It is one of the leading causes of death in American men. If left untreated, it can gradually spread to other parts of the body and become irreversible.
Even though you have prostate cancer, you may not notice the symptoms at all especially in the initial stage. If you are over 40 years old, it is recommended that you have your prostate examined to detect any cancer cells.
You can take Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) tests to detect prostate cancer. However, they are not accurate. Always check with your doctor for other prostate examinations.
If you have prostate cancer, your level of PSA will be high enough to be detected. But sometimes, the results can be tampered by other factors which can cause your PSA to rise.
Using a DRE procedure, your doctor can distinguish between prostate cancer and benign prostate hyperplasia (BHP) or prostatitis (inflammation of prostate) which is not cancerous. Your doctor will examine for abnormality of the prostate by putting his finger into your anus. By scrutinizing the size, shape, and texture of the prostate, it will reveal whether the prostate is in good health or not.
These symptoms may not signify that you have prostate cancer. Some of the common signs in the early stage that you need to be aware of are:
1. Problem in urinating
2. Increased urination at night
3. Pain during urination
4. Presence of blood in the urine
5. Painful ejaculation
6. Erectile dysfunction
When the cancer spreads to bone and lymph nodes, you will feel pain in your lower back, spine, pelvis, upper thighs, and ribs. This may also weaken your legs and lead to involuntary urination or defecation.
Sometimes, prostate cancer symptoms mimic BHP. Difficulty and increased night time urination are usually accompanied with BHP.
There are several prostate cancer treatments to choose from. Choice of treatment depends on your doctor's advice. Among the treatments are prostate radiation therapy, chemotherapy, active surveillance and surgery.
Early detection of prostate cancer can prevent unnecessary surgery or radiation therapy. You can seek alternative treatment instead. Be aware of these symptoms and signs. It is not something you can ignore even though they are mild and are not affecting your daily routines. Taking care of your prostate health can help you enjoy your retirement years happily.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Prostate Cancer Stages In Simple Non-Medical Terms
By Donald Saunders
www.prostatecancerexplained.com
Having been diagnosed with prostate cancer it's vital that the stage and growth rate of the cancer is established, so that a treatment option can be chosen which will give you the greatest benefit. This means determining the spread of cancer, if any, away from the prostate gland itself and the manner in which the cancer is growing.
In many ways prostate cancer cells are just like any other cells of the body and will go through various stages of growth and there are a number of tests which can be performed, and grading systems which can be used, to determine and classify the stage of growth of prostate cancer cells.
One of the most widely used grading systems is known as the Gleason system. Here cancer cells are compared to normal cells and given a grading to indicated their appearance in comparison to normal cells. The grading scale runs from 1 to 5, with 1 representing a cell which is quite similar to a normal cell and 5 indicating a cell which bears little resemblance to a normal cell.
One problem with this method is that cells in different areas of the prostate may be at different stages of development. In order to obtain an overall Gleason score therefore the scores are taken from the two areas which are most affected by cancer and the scores are then added together to produce an overall score which will lie between 2 and 10, with a score of 10 indicating a particularly aggressive form of prostate cancer.
To determine the extent to which cancer has spread a commonly used system is the TNM system, which uses a combination of the size of the tumor, the extent to which the lymph nodes have been affected and the presence of other metastases (related cancers appearing in sites other than the prostate gland). Prostate cancer is then classified as being T1, T2, T3 or T4 cancer.
T1 and T2 indicate a cancer which is confined to the prostate gland and T3 and T4 designate a cancer which has spread beyond the prostate gland. When T3 and T4 cancer is present further tests will be carried out to determine the extent of spread outside of the prostate gland.
Prostate cancer is unique to each individual and, while some cancers are quite slow growing, others are extremely aggressive and can spread very rapidly. In many cases unfortunately prostate cancer is not diagnosed until the cancer is quite well advanced and has often spread beyond the prostate gland. However, as awareness of the problem posed by prostate cancer is increasing and, with it, the chances of survival following diagnosis is also increasing.
Having been diagnosed with prostate cancer it's vital that the stage and growth rate of the cancer is established, so that a treatment option can be chosen which will give you the greatest benefit. This means determining the spread of cancer, if any, away from the prostate gland itself and the manner in which the cancer is growing.
In many ways prostate cancer cells are just like any other cells of the body and will go through various stages of growth and there are a number of tests which can be performed, and grading systems which can be used, to determine and classify the stage of growth of prostate cancer cells.
One of the most widely used grading systems is known as the Gleason system. Here cancer cells are compared to normal cells and given a grading to indicated their appearance in comparison to normal cells. The grading scale runs from 1 to 5, with 1 representing a cell which is quite similar to a normal cell and 5 indicating a cell which bears little resemblance to a normal cell.
One problem with this method is that cells in different areas of the prostate may be at different stages of development. In order to obtain an overall Gleason score therefore the scores are taken from the two areas which are most affected by cancer and the scores are then added together to produce an overall score which will lie between 2 and 10, with a score of 10 indicating a particularly aggressive form of prostate cancer.
To determine the extent to which cancer has spread a commonly used system is the TNM system, which uses a combination of the size of the tumor, the extent to which the lymph nodes have been affected and the presence of other metastases (related cancers appearing in sites other than the prostate gland). Prostate cancer is then classified as being T1, T2, T3 or T4 cancer.
T1 and T2 indicate a cancer which is confined to the prostate gland and T3 and T4 designate a cancer which has spread beyond the prostate gland. When T3 and T4 cancer is present further tests will be carried out to determine the extent of spread outside of the prostate gland.
Prostate cancer is unique to each individual and, while some cancers are quite slow growing, others are extremely aggressive and can spread very rapidly. In many cases unfortunately prostate cancer is not diagnosed until the cancer is quite well advanced and has often spread beyond the prostate gland. However, as awareness of the problem posed by prostate cancer is increasing and, with it, the chances of survival following diagnosis is also increasing.
Friday, February 9, 2007
A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Save Your Life
By Abbie Frank
www.prostate-cancer-treatment-expert.com
If you experience certain symptoms like frequent night urination, blood in your urine or semen, pains in your lower back, in your pelvis or in your upper thighs all this could be symptoms of prostatitis, a non cancerous swelling of the prostate gland or it could be prostate cancer.
Now there's no need to panic but the fact is that many who choose to ignore signs and symptoms condemn themselves to living with the uncertainty. This has to be worse than actually being diagnosed and knowing if you have prostate cancer or not.
For those who want to continue living, you need to undergo a prostate cancer diagnosis to determine if indeed you have prostate cancer and what can be done to cure it and save your life. There are several stages to prostate cancer and the farther along you let it go without treatment, the more at risk you are of dying due to cancer.
When you discover the symptoms you shouldn't just throw in the towel but try to see what you need to do about it. First, check with your doctor to conduct screening tests of prostate cancer for you. If you've followed previous advice, you no doubt have a baseline PSA test and previous physical tests to begin your diagnosis.
Yet another digital rectal examination (DRE) to check for size and texture of your prostate through the rectal lining but you should know the drill by now. Now's also not time to get sensitive concerning the test. With this examination your doctor can tell if cancer is present in your prostate by checking to see if he can feel a nodule or other types of prostate irregularity.
Next, the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test will be done and compared with previous results. This test is used to measure the levels of a protein in the blood called prostate-specific antigen. This protein is usually overproduced by prostate cancer cells. So, if prostate cancer is present, there will be an increase of PSA levels in the blood of the victim. Be aware that this isn't completely accurate though is a good indicator.
If after these screening tests cancer is suspected, a biopsy may be performed. Here, a biopsy is used to gain a tissue sample from the prostate to be examined under a microscope. This biopsy tissue analysis is performed to determine the Gleason score or if the tumor is cancerous or not.
At this point, you and your doctor have a good idea IF you have cancer and at what stage it has developed. It's at this point that a strategy for beating prostate cancer is development and options are discussed.
Be aware that in the great majority of cases, the symptoms are caused by prostatitis and are not cancerous. The point however is why anyone would want to stay in denial and think they have cancer instead of going in and getting an accurate diagnosis of the situation. Besides, there are mediations now available to treat prostatitis and help alleviate many of the most common symptomatic complaints
If you experience certain symptoms like frequent night urination, blood in your urine or semen, pains in your lower back, in your pelvis or in your upper thighs all this could be symptoms of prostatitis, a non cancerous swelling of the prostate gland or it could be prostate cancer.
Now there's no need to panic but the fact is that many who choose to ignore signs and symptoms condemn themselves to living with the uncertainty. This has to be worse than actually being diagnosed and knowing if you have prostate cancer or not.
For those who want to continue living, you need to undergo a prostate cancer diagnosis to determine if indeed you have prostate cancer and what can be done to cure it and save your life. There are several stages to prostate cancer and the farther along you let it go without treatment, the more at risk you are of dying due to cancer.
When you discover the symptoms you shouldn't just throw in the towel but try to see what you need to do about it. First, check with your doctor to conduct screening tests of prostate cancer for you. If you've followed previous advice, you no doubt have a baseline PSA test and previous physical tests to begin your diagnosis.
Yet another digital rectal examination (DRE) to check for size and texture of your prostate through the rectal lining but you should know the drill by now. Now's also not time to get sensitive concerning the test. With this examination your doctor can tell if cancer is present in your prostate by checking to see if he can feel a nodule or other types of prostate irregularity.
Next, the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test will be done and compared with previous results. This test is used to measure the levels of a protein in the blood called prostate-specific antigen. This protein is usually overproduced by prostate cancer cells. So, if prostate cancer is present, there will be an increase of PSA levels in the blood of the victim. Be aware that this isn't completely accurate though is a good indicator.
If after these screening tests cancer is suspected, a biopsy may be performed. Here, a biopsy is used to gain a tissue sample from the prostate to be examined under a microscope. This biopsy tissue analysis is performed to determine the Gleason score or if the tumor is cancerous or not.
At this point, you and your doctor have a good idea IF you have cancer and at what stage it has developed. It's at this point that a strategy for beating prostate cancer is development and options are discussed.
Be aware that in the great majority of cases, the symptoms are caused by prostatitis and are not cancerous. The point however is why anyone would want to stay in denial and think they have cancer instead of going in and getting an accurate diagnosis of the situation. Besides, there are mediations now available to treat prostatitis and help alleviate many of the most common symptomatic complaints
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