04/01/2008 Dr. Mostwin Answers Readers' Questions
In this Health Alert, Dr. Jacek L. Mostwin, a urological surgeon at Johns Hopkins, answers readers' questions about prostate cancer treatment. The questions come from a recent issue of the Johns Hopkins Prostate Bulletin. Prostate Cancer Question 1: RADIATION OR SURGERYQ. Well, I am now officially a member of the 'prostate cancer club.' My doctor called me yesterday with my biopsy results: Gleason 7 and PSA of 6.8 ng/ml. I am 63 years old and will
04/01/2008 About Your Prostate
About Your Prostate from Johns Hopkins Health Alerts give you an overview of your prostate gland, prostate cancer, enlarged prostate, and prostatitis.
04/01/2008 Two Studies Link Erectile Dysfunction with Cardiovascular Disease
Two Studies Link Erectile Dysfunction with Cardiovascular Disease Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Cardiovascular Disease and DiabetesA study of nearly 4,000 men with an average age of 57 found that nearly half had experienced erectile dysfunction in the last month or were taking erectile dysfunction drugs. The development of erectile dysfunction was strongly related to the presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes, probably because of their negative effects on blood vessel function.
04/01/2008 Obesity, Hyperglycemia, and BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common benign growth process in men. But the cause of this serious condition is not well understood. A recent Hopkins study sheds light on a possible link between enlarged prostate, hyperglycemia, and obesity.The term hyperplasia refers to an overgrowth of tissue or any abnormal accumulation of cells that causes an organ or area of the body to enlarge. In benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cells accumulate, and the
04/01/2008 Prostate Cancer in the Family
Is there a history of prostate cancer in your family and if so, what should you do? In this Q & A from an issue of the Johns Hopkins Prostate Bulletin Dr. Jacek Mostwin gives advice to a reader from California with prostate cancer in the family.Question. My grandfather died of prostate cancer at 58, and a first cousin on my father's side was also diagnosed with prostate cancer at 66; he sought treatment, and
04/01/2008 PSA as an Effective Early Marker of Prostate Cancer
Dr. Jacek L. Mostwin, Medical Editor of the Johns Hopkins Prostate Bulletin, shares insights from this year's American Urological Association Annual Meeting. His comments on PSA testing come from a recent issue of the Prostate Bulletin.
04/01/2008 Grand Rounds Questions and Answers
Urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction are two major concerns of men facing radical prostatectomy. In this dialogue from a recent issue of our Prostate Bulletin, Johns Hopkins specialists respond to patients' questions about these important issues.Q. One of the major reasons I decided to have surgery for my prostate cancer was that I thought I would be able to maintain my erections after my prostate was removed. I am 72 years old and I went
04/01/2008 What to Look For in a Prostate Cancer Surgeon
Dr. Patrick Walsh, former director of Hopkins' Brady Urological Institute, shares his insights on choosing a doctor for your cancer surgery.Dr. Patrick Walsh, dean of prostate cancer surgeons, has performed the technically challenging radical prostatectomy procedure thousands of times, and has personally schooled hundreds of surgeons in the finer points of the difficult nerve-sparing cancer operation. He certainly knows what it takes to be an expert in curing a man of cancer, preserving bladder function,
04/01/2008 Using PSA Velocity to Predict Prostate Cancer Risk
Johns Hopkins researchers have found that PSA velocity can predict prostate cancer many years in advance when it is more curable. PSA velocity is a measurement of how quickly a man's prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level rises from one year to the next. A rapid rise in PSA (a high PSA velocity) suggests the presence of prostate cancer. A study from Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging found that an increase in PSA level
04/01/2008 Calcium: Friend or Foe?
Calcium, a mineral abundant in dairy products, is important for maintaining strong bones and teeth and preventing the bone thinning disease osteoporosis. Studies also suggest that an adequate calcium intake reduces the risks of hypertension and colon cancer.
04/01/2008 Fighting Prostate Disease with Phytotherapy
Phytotherapy -- the use of herbs or other plant-based products to prevent or treat a health condition -- is popular among men with prostate problems. In fact, a study reported in Urology found that one third of prostate cancer patients had used some form of alternative or complementary medicine: vitamin or mineral supplements, herbs, antioxidants, or supplements promoted for "prostate health.
04/01/2008 Joining a Clinical Trial
Even though all patients want therapies that will keep their cancer in check, it is estimated that only 3% of the possible number of people who would be candidates for clinical trials of novel cancer agents actually enroll in clinical trials. What will help push the science forward at a greater pace is having more men enroll in clinical trials of experimental prostate cancer therapies.
04/01/2008 Understand the Role of Diet in Preventing Prostate Cancer: Key 6, Seven Keys to Treating Prostate Cancer
Understand the Role of Diet in Preventing Prostate Cancer gives you the latest news on prostate cancer and diet.
04/01/2008 Psychological Issues of Prostate Cancer: Key 5, Seven Keys to Treating Prostate Cancer
In Psychological Issues of Prostate Cancer: Key 5 of Seven Keys to Treating Prostate Cancer, this special report deals with the psychological issues raised by a diagnosis of cancer.
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