Prostate cancer effects millions of men each year, whether newly diagnosed or living with prostate cancer. Despite the amount of lives this cancer affects, the tools for diagnosis fall short. For this reason it is important to use the tools that we do have to their fullest capacity. The percent free PSA, for instance. Currently, the two most...Continue reading
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Men: Be aware of these cancer symptoms
There are five key symptoms men need to stay vigilant for as they live their day-to-day lives. In some cases, they could be signs of cancer. Catching and treating the signs early might be critical for your long-term health outlook.
Symptoms That May Indicate Cancer
Abnormal change in your testicles. Get checked out if you notice a new lump, heaviness, or any other abnormal change in your testicle. This may be an indication of testicular cancer. Testicular cancer can be an aggressive disease which must be treated promptly. Your doctor will do a physical exam, blood tests, and an ultrasound...Continue reading
My Late Brother, Three Years Later
My son Aaron was born on December 7th. My friend Doug was also born on December 7th. My friend Sam was born on December 10th. My friend Nathan was born on December 13th. Three years ago, 2012, my brother Michael died on December 14th. December 14th was the worst day of my life; a terrible...Continue reading
Fact, Theory and Truth in Science
I am giving a talk to a large gathering of Kaiser docs from Southern California this week on whether a relationship exists between male infertility and the later development of cancer. We have published some of the most convincing data to date to suggest that they are linked. But is it really, absolutely true? What is...Continue reading
Are Urologists Losing It?
Let me get this straight. Twenty-five years ago, Urologists popularized a blood test for the early detection of a silent but very common and deadly cancer. With this tool in hand, called the PSA test, hundreds of millions of men have been screened worldwide since, changing the face of this cancer on the planet as...Continue reading
Preventing Sun Damage and Skin Cancer
By Partha Nandi, MD FACP (ASK DR. NANDI) – Sun safety is a critical topic for adults and children. More than 1.2 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States every year. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, kills one person every hour. Overexposure to the sun is the number one...
Size Really Does Matter… A Lot!
Ask a woman how many irregular periods she’ll have before she gets concerned or gets medical help. The answer is two, or maybe three at most. That fast. Do men have a similar barometer of health? Honestly, what besides pain or a threat-to-life brings young men to medical care? Answer: Not much. A Hard Example Nothing...Continue reading
Facts About Colorectal Cancer
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
Learning about Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
You may have read headlines, or listened to news reports about how Maryland governor, Larry Hogan, is to begin chemo treatment for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The treatment was set to begin on Monday, and indeed is underway, to battle Stage III lymphoma cancer. Stage III is an aggressive yet treatable stage of this rather common cancer....Continue reading