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Diet for a Healthy Prostate

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men. Leading a healthy lifestyle, including getting sufficient exercise and eating a carefully balanced diet, can help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer later in life.

What is Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis?

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis, also referred to as CBP, is caused by a bacterial infection. The same bacteria that causes bladder infections causes CBP. This includes E. coli, Klebsiella and Proteus.

Do Natural Prostate Health Treatments Work?

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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Many people do not trust natural treatments because of their unproven track record. It is true that natural treatments, from herbal supplements to meditation, produce different results in different people and can sometimes be hard to study. However, standard medical techniques, including prostate cancer treatments, are unreliable as well. Modern medicine combined with more holistic approaches to healing can produce optimal results.

What are the Stages of Prostate Cancer?

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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There are four stages of prostate cancer, characterized and labeled by letters. Oncologists use a staging criteria called the Gleason Score to determine which stage the prostate cancer has entered into.

Prostatic Abscess and Your Prostate

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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A prostatic abscess is a symptom of acute bacterial Prostatitis (also referred to as ABP). It may be a potential indication of surgery. Symptoms of PA range from patient to patient.

Proactive Lifestyle Choices for a Healthy Prostate

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

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The most common cancer diagnosis in men is prostate cancer. More than 218,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year alone; of those, more than 27,000 will die. Fortunately, healthy lifestyle choices now can help men to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer later in life.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer: Things to be on the lookout for

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

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When cells within the prostate grow out of control, this is typically a strong sign of prostate cancer. Cells throughout the body are constantly growing and dividing, however, someone who has cancer do not have cells which are growing and dividing normally.

General Information Surrounding the Prostate

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

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Only men have prostates. The name prostate is derived from the Greek word prostates, which literally means “protector” or “guardian”. Women also have prostate glands, which were previously referred to as paraurethral or Skene’s glands.