A reminder that the Malecare teleconference on advanced prostate cancer is today Conference Time: 6:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM MT, 3:00PM PT Participant Dialing Instructions: Toll Free Number: 1.800.868.1837 Direct Dial/Int’l Number: 1.404.920.6440 Conference Code: 786432# […]
Recent statistics projecting the cancer incidence in the United States for 2010 have a number of interesting items buried inside the data charts. I thought that three items were particularly interesting and relevant, so I want to share them with you. 1- The 2010 expected death rate per 100,000 cases for the "Good Cancer" (prostate [...]
One of the more common experiences many of us have when fighting advanced prostate cancer is fatigue. Despite how common fatigue is in men with advanced disease there has not been even one published controlled trial of interventions for fatigue! A research team at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, [...]
In men with prostate cancer hot flashes are one of the most commonly reported adverse effects of hormonal therapy (ADT). Researchers at the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon wanted to confirm the many reports that acupuncture can moderate hot flashes. […]
When you are diagnosed with cancer one of the hurdles you might face is a financial one. Bills can accumulate quickly so it might be a good idea to seek financial help early on after being diagnosed. […]