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Do Bisophosphonates Cause Bone Fractures?

Oh no, another not so very clear issue for men with prostate cancer has emerged! According to an article written by Tara Parker-Pope in the New York Times, bisphosphonates (i.e. Fosamax), has been reported, in some rare occasions, to actually cause weaker bones that lead to an unusual type of fracture of the femur. Bisphosphonates [...]

Harkin & Specter Introduce Emergency Funding For The NIH & NCI

Yesterday afternoon Senators Harkin and Specter introduced a landmark supplemental funding bill for the NIH. The Senator's bill proposes providing the National Cancer Institute with an additional $1.2 billion and the rest of the National Institutes of Health with $4 billion for FY 2008. This bill stems from their concern about the inadequate funding for [...]

We Are On The Verge Of Increasing Cancer Funding for 2009 – We Need Your Help Today

A short time ago, I asked you to write to your legislators and encourage them to increase the nation's investment in cancer research and early detection programs in the federal government's 2009 budget. This funding is crucial to discovering and delivering the cures that we so desperately need. Thanks to your efforts, both the Senate [...]

Tilapia & Cat Fish Contain Too High Levels Of Dangerous Omega-6 Fatty Acids- Eliminate Them From Your Diet

So doctor, I have heard that I need to change my diet and that the diet modifications should include a number of portions of fish each week. Significant amounts of fish is very healthy for men with prostate cancer (and also people with inflammatory diseases) because it contain large amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids. This [...]

By |2008-07-15T13:22:11-04:00July 15th, 2008|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Diet, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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