Category: Prostate

Male Reproductive Health Alliance

Health, Policy, Prostate, Testicular, Well-being

The American Fertility Association (The AFA) and Men’s Health Network (MHN) have joined forces to disseminate monthly articles about Male Reproductive Health. As you’ll read in the introduction from Dr. Ajay Nangia and Dr. Stanton Honig, below, the articles are being generated from a collaborative organization called MRHA – the Male Reproductive Health Alliance, of...Continue reading

Alcohol and Prostate Cancer: What’s the connection?

Health, Lifestyle, New Again, Nutrition, Prostate, Substance Abuse

Most men enjoy a beer, tumbler of whiskey, or glass of wine coming home from the grind, going out with friends and family, or just to take a load off. Many people can benefit socially, mentally, or even spiritually from moderate alcohol consumption. However, the physiological benefits of alcohol consumption have been debated amongst the...Continue reading

Informed decision making with prostate cancer screening options: ‘WHY’?

Health, New Again, Policy, Prostate, Well-being

The focus of prostate cancer prevention research has switched FROM advocating for screening TO advocating for informed decision-making among men. In other words, we are now trying to inform men of their options and advocate that they have an open and honest dialogue with their physician on their treatment options. Joseph-Williams et al (2010) looks...Continue reading

Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee Recommends Medicare Reimbursement of Provenge

Health, Policy, Prostate, Public Policy

Yesterday, the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee’s (MEDCAC) vote on a number of questions amounted to a recommendation to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover Provenge, a therapeutic vaccine for men with advanced prostate cancer.  While the recommendation was not overwhelmingly enthusiastic, Provenge clears one hurdle on its way...Continue reading

Download “A Woman’s Guide to Prostate Cancer Treatment: Supporting the Man in Your Life”!

Family, Health, New Again, Policy, Prostate, Well-being

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is stressful enough – sorting through treatment options and seeking a second or third opinion can be overwhelming for the prostate cancer patient and loved ones. That is why Women Against Prostate Cancer (WAPC) has developed the booklet, A Woman’s Guide to Prostate Cancer Treatment: Supporting the Man in Your Life,...Continue reading

A Game Plan for Healthy Living: Helpful Hints for Prostate Health

Health, Lifestyle, New Again, Policy, Prostate, Well-being

For many men around the country, September is significant for one reason and one reason only…the start of new seasons of college and professional football. Roster depth analysis, fantasy football drafts, and the office betting pool all begin to take place this month. But as important as keeping up with football stats may be for...Continue reading

Let’s Talk About Chronic Prostatitis

Health, New Again, Policy, Prostate

Everybody talks about the diagnosis and treatment of prostate enlargement and prostate cancer? Why doesn’t everybody talk about the diagnosis and treatment of chronic prostatitis? Prostatitis is loosely and simplistically divided into acute and chronic classes. Acute prostatitis is very often young man’s bacterial infection; it is usually easily treated with antibiotics. Acute prostatitis can...Continue reading

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