Just in time for National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (September), a new study has just found that taking aspirin regularly could help men who have been treated for prostate cancer live longer. Other research has shown that anticoagulants (drugs like warfarin, clopidogrel, enoxaparin, and aspirin) affect cancer growth and metastasis. But this one, led by...Continue reading
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Melanoma: A Golfer’s Family Journey, Part I
‘You have melanoma.’ Three words that truly change your life forever. In August, 2008 those words were given to my mom and our family. It was a few weeks later in September, 2008 that those words forever changed our life when the prognosis, after many tests was grim and what appeared to be a death...
Seeing Red – Eliminating red meat could be key to a longer, healthier life
Eating red meat has been linked with increased risk of a number of health concerns, including colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease. But new researcher has found that regularly eating red meat—especially processed meats, like bacon, salami, and hot dogs (which, I have to confess, are the only red meat I eat) increases the...Continue reading
Free men’s health screenings in Albany, GA and Orlando, FL
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17. But if you live in or around Albany, GA or Orlando, FL, you can give the man in your life perhaps the best gift of all the day before Father’s Day: the gift of health. The goal of both of these events is to heighten the awareness of preventable health...Continue reading
Over 50? Better Lather Up if You’re Going Outside
If you’re over 50 and you regularly apply sunscreen, congratulations! Unfortunately, you’re in the minority. Fewer than 30 percent of men in that age group say they always protect their skin when going outside in the sun (compared with 43 percent of women), according to a new survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology...Continue reading
A Food Revolution Day To Fight Prostate Cancer!
Prostate cancer awareness and prevention should begin when men are boys. That’s why men and their families should embrace Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day Saturday, May 19. The inaugural event is “to inspire, educate, and empower people everywhere to stand up for real food. The weekend of events will bring together an international community of foodies, chefs, parents,...Continue reading
Fight Prostate Cancer With Meatless Monday
I’ve always been a meat and potatoes guy. Growing up, I never ate salads or vegetables with my meals. I just ate burgers, tacos and roast, always with a side of mashed potatoes, French fries or mac and cheese. And I kept doing that as an adult — until I was diagnosed with prostate cancer...Continue reading
Beehive Extract Might Arrest Prostate Cancer
Researchers are continually looking for ways to cure and/or treat prostate and other cancers. And it seems that answers keep cropping up in unexpected places. One of the most unexpected recent discoveries is that bees might actually play a key role in slowing prostate cancer. It’s all about caffeic acid phenethyl ester, or CAPE, a...Continue reading
Coffee with Sam: An Interview with Cal Orey, Author of Five Books on Healing Powers of Food
I recently had the opportunity to have a virtual cup of coffee and chat with Cal Orey. Author of five books about the healing powers of food, she is inspired by Mother Nature, health, relationships, and animals. What kinds of foods can heal you? I have no idea, you will have to read what Cal...Continue reading
Fight Cancer With Facebook
How do you value Facebook? For my part, it’s helping me get through cancer. And for me, that’s invaluable. Connecting with patients, caregivers, doctors and advocates from across the world, I’ve received support and knowledge, discovered more options and have become an advocate. It can benefit you too! In the winter of 2010, I was...Continue reading