Curcumin Might Curb the Development of Metastases in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Powdered turmeric is a common ingredient of Indian food and a substance that has been used for centuries to treat osteoarthritis and other illnesses. In March 2012 researchers from Michigan State University found that curcumin [...]
Dealing with Influenza While Fighting Advanced Prostate Cancer
Fall is quickly approaching, along with the colors it also brings the influenza. For most people influenza is a bother, but for cancer survivors it brings many unique concerns not shared with the general population. [...]
Provenge, Better Survival Than Reported and a Better Economic Value for Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer
One of the constant complaints I hear fro men with advanced prostate cancer that has become castrate resistant about Provenge (sipuleucel-T) is that the anticipated increase in overall survival is only 4.1 months and given [...]
Safety Plan for (ESAs) Used to Treat Chemotherapy-Related Anemia
One of the more common side effects of chemotherapy is anemia, or the lack of hemoglobin (red blood cells). Severe anemia is dangerous and will require the suspension of the use of chemotherapy as well [...]
Responding to the Fear of Cancer – Being Honest
Everyone who reads this blog regularly knows that I am a passionate advocate for increased funding in the fight against cancer, especially prostate cancer. However, sometimes it is a good idea to push back from [...]
Brachytherapy As A Salvage Therapy for Radiotherapy Failure
Can brachytherapy be a reasonable salvage option for men with a local recurrence after the failure of initial radiotherapy for prostate cancer treatment? A recent review of the literature evaluated the use of radiation as [...]