Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the top killers of men in the U.S. and abroad. But there are things you can do, naturally, to keep your prostate health at its very best.

Prostate cancer kills more frequently than breast cancer and is the third most common form of cancer worldwide. Some say 25% of men will experience at least the formative stages of adenocarcinoma, and thus prostate treatments appear almost inevitable.

Prostate cancer patients now have a new treatment option which involves a shorter period of time and has fewer side effects.

Prostate cancer happens in men and can be prevented.

In 1985 a new test was approved called a PSA (prostate specific antigen) which will detect a cancer presence with that substance is elevated in the blood. This now has become a revolutionary test in the early detection fight.

How do you know if you are at risk? Well, all men are at some risk, but hereditary, age, and sometimes diet can affect your factor. You tend to be at greater risk for getting prostate cancer if you are over 50, African American, living in the USA, (cont.)

Information about prostate cancer support groups.

The words that a man hears from a doctor indicating that his tests are positive for prostate cancer can, of course, be devastating. There are some basic facts to know about your options that may help you or a loved one cope a bit more easily through this