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Watch This Informative Video About Advanced Prostate Cancer & Bone Health

Thanks to Kathy Meade, I just viewed an exceptional video about advanced prostate cancer. It also includes information on bone health, screening, research, the need for funding and the history of prostate cancer treatment. All advocates and men with prostate cancer should learn something by watching the video. The following is the link: http://www.itvisus.com/programs/hbhm/index.asp#ooid=Iza2VhMTqn-tHgaxfstDRMBJ 1b12EW7i [...]

By Malecare|2020-02-04T11:27:48-05:00April 8th, 2010|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Bone Mineral Density, Chemo Therapy, Diet, Diet and Supplements, Drugs & Treatments, General Information, Hormone Therapy, How We Live, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|0 Comments

Diet and Lifestyle Still Top Bone Loss Prevention Strategies

According to a new position paper from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), despite all the new drugs that are available, diet and lifestyle should remain the first osteoporosis management tool. Only after diet and lifestyle has failed should any of the newly approved treatment options to prevent osteoporosis be considered. […]

By Malecare|2010-04-07T13:34:26-04:00April 7th, 2010|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Bone Mineral Density, Diet, Drugs & Treatments, General Information, Hormone Therapy, Metastases, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|1 Comment

The Survival Implications of Bone Mineral Loss

In a Town Hall discussion, “Ablating Testosterone in Prostate Cancer and the Concomitant Negative Effects”, Fred Saad, MD, FRCS, Director of Urologic Oncology, Professor of Surgery/Urology, U of M Chair in Prostate Cancer; University of Montreal discussed the negative effects that bone loss resulting from hormone therapy (ADT) poses to our life expectancy. His over [...]

By Malecare|2009-11-24T13:20:42-05:00November 24th, 2009|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Bone Mineral Density, Drugs & Treatments, General Information, Hormone Therapy, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|0 Comments

How to Manage the Side Effects of Hormone Therapy (ADT) in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer

David P. Wood, Jr., MD gave a presentation at the 9th International Prostate Forum (IPF) on October 8 - 10, 2009 in Izmir, Turkey on the Management the side effects of hormone therapy (ADT) when used to treat of prostate cancer. Dr. Wood indicated that the three major side effects of ADT in the treatment [...]

By Malecare|2017-10-19T10:54:24-04:00November 6th, 2009|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Bone Mineral Density, Drugs & Treatments, Hormone Therapy, How We Live, Prostate Ponderings, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|2 Comments

Effects of Denosumab on Bone Mineral Density in Men Receiving ADT for Prostate Cancer

The relatively new drug, denosumab, has proven itself very effective for men on a hormone blockade (ADT). In a recently completed 3-year, randomized, double-blind study at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts, denosumab significantly increased bone mineral density and decreased new vertebral fractures in men receiving ADT for the treatment of advanced prostate [...]

By Malecare|2009-10-28T11:00:06-04:00October 28th, 2009|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Bone Mineral Density, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials, Drugs & Treatments, General Information, Hormone Therapy, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|0 Comments