On the Horizon – The Current State of Affairs in Prostate Cancer Immunotherapy
Since the approval of Provenge in April of 2010 the pipeline of new potential immunotherapy drugs has swelled. For excellent reasons, many of us are very optimistic about the future. […]
Prognostic Markers for Survival for Men Who Receive Radiation Post Surgery
Men who experience a reoccurrence post surgery will usually be referred for salvage radiation therapy. The goal of the radiation is to simply eliminate the stray cancer cells that might have remained in the prostate [...]
What is the Value of One Human Life
We are about to enter into a dark period in health care which is best exemplified by the roaring debate over the issue about Medicare funding for Provenge. The bottom line of the debate comes [...]
MEN’S HEALTH NIGHT – Light A Blue Bulb for Your Man on November 21
We all have a man or men in our life whom we love, respect and wish to honor. November 21, which is fast approaching, is a date which is being set aside to honor them. [...]
What Causes Bone Fractures in Prostate Cancer?
We all know that one of the common problems many of us will confront when fighting prostate cancer is experiencing bone fractures. Somtimes these fractures happen for little or no obvious cause. Why are bone [...]
Excessive Alcohol Consumption May Lead to Increased Cancer Risk
The question: Can heavy alcohol consumption accelerate telomere shortening & does telomere shortening cause premature aging and an increased cancer risk? Many of us like to drink alcoholic beverages. I confess, I too enjoy red [...]