Prostate cancer has long presented men and their doctors with a major dilemma…
In most cases, it’s not fatal. It’s harmless. It doesn’t even affect a man’s health.
But in a few men, it spreads. Usually into bones. Then to the rest of body. At that point, it’s usually lethal.
The problem is that doctors have no reliable way to tell the harmless cancers from the fatal ones.… Read More
When your doctor delivers the terrible news that you have cancer, the last thing you want to worry about is whether his treatment recommendation is motivated by profit.
But a study found that men with prostate cancer have good reason for concern.
The standard prostate cancer treatments are surgery, radiation, and watchful waiting, also called active surveillance.
Watchful waiting means having regular checkups to make sure the tumor isn’t spreading.… Read More
Researchers say they have found a new, potential game-changing treatment for men like Al Roker, who have aggressive prostate cancer.
The beloved 66-year-old Today show star is upbeat about his latest health challenge.[1]
“It’s a good news-bad news kind of thing,” Roker said. “Good news is we caught it early. Not great news is that it’s a little aggressive, so I’m going to be taking some time off to take care of this.”… Read More
Certain jobs are notorious for being dangerous.
Coal miners, police officers, convenience store clerks, and roofers, for example, generally know what they are getting into.
But some work risks are less visible, even if they are just as real.
Studies have found that people in several occupations are at far greater risk for cancer than the general population. Here are six jobs that increase your chances of developing the disease:
1.… Read More
Editor’s Note: This week in Health Watch, we’re tackling one of the most common—and frustrating—issues men face as they get older… Getting up to pee multiple times a night. We’ll reveal why it happens and what you can do about it… And how to finally get a good night’s sleep.
Most men get up once or so a night to use the bathroom.… Read More
Prostate cancer has long presented men and their doctors with a major dilemma…
In most cases, it’s not fatal. It’s harmless. It doesn’t even affect a man’s health.
… Read More