Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. In fact, it is probably more common than you think. Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their life? Every year, there are about 3.5 million cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell...
Category: Other Cancers
7 Reasons Your PSA May Be Elevated
Prostate cancer An elevated PSA could indicate prostate cancer. If you have an elevated PSA, your doctor will also do a digital rectal exam to see if there are any suspicious lumps present on the prostate gland. If they suspect prostate cancer, a prostate biopsy will be recommended. It’s also important to monitor any changes...Continue reading
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or the rectum. The colon is also known as the large intestine and the rectum sits at the bottom of the colon, connecting the colon and the anus. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men...Continue reading
Testicular Cancer May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
According to a new study at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, men who have had testicular cancer may have an increased risk for prostate cancer. While there have been previous studies that have shown an increased risk of prostate cancer in men who have previously had testicular cancer, this is the first one...Continue reading
Distant family history indicates prostate cancer risk
New research says having a distant relatives with prostate cancer can indicate a man’s risk of developing the disease himself, according to a new study from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. The study was recently published in the journal Prostate. Having a family history of prostate cancer is one of the...Continue reading
Stage 4 Melanoma
In April 2013, Larry was told to get his affairs in order. He was given six months to live as a result of a massive tumor discovered in the lymph node under his right arm with a Stage 4 Melanoma diagnosis. Somehow, something on his skin turned into a deadly, horrible mess that spread throughout...
Mesothelioma: What You Need to Know
You’ve probably heard of a disease called mesothelioma. This form of cancer is extremely aggressive, and is often unresponsive to traditional treatment methods. And since mesothelioma typically affects men, understanding this disease is crucial to men’s health and well-being. The following is an in-depth look at mesothelioma, which includes everything you need to know about...Continue reading
Broccoli May Help Fight Cancer
The human immune system is an amazing thing. At its most basic level, the immune system tries to remove things from your body that don’t belong there. That’s how it’s able to fight off infections and diseases. But some cancers have the ability to disguise themselves to keep the immune system from recognizing them. As...Continue reading
Elevated PSA, Negative Biopsies: What does this mean?
“My PSA is elevated, but I keep having negative biopsies. What does this mean?” This is a common question among many men under the care of a urologist. If you are familiar with prostate cancer, you know that having an elevated or rising PSA (prostate-specific antigen) may mean you have prostate cancer. While there are...Continue reading
Are You Getting Enough Fruits and Vegetables?
Depending on your age, sex, and level of physical activity, we should eat anywhere from 1 cup to 3 cups of fruits and veggies every day. Visually, that’s about half of everything on our plate at every meal. And most of us tend to greatly overestimate how much we’re actually eating. The compound being measured...Continue reading