Tuesday, April 26, 2011

PC Cancer in the News 2


Omega 3 & Prostate Cancer
High levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may be associated with an increased risk for developing aggressive prostate cancer. If true, this bit of news is a concern to us because I have been taking a fish oil (Omega 3) supplement for several years and I have advanced prostate cancer. I recently quit the only other supplement I had taken long term, glucosamine-chondroitin, after being warned by a pharmacist that the information on chondroitin included a strong caution for men at high risk for prostate cancer. 


Manitoba's Big Announcement
Apr 14. Manitoba announces construction of the new Cancer Centre of Excellence. Let the fundraising commence.

Cancer Treatment & Sexuality

Many men are unaware of cancer's effect on their sexuality

Recommendations re: Active Surveillance
NCCN tightens active surveillance in prostate cancer guidelines

Biopsy Results Fast
Patient's diagnosis within 3 days of biopsy

Stem Cells : Groundbreaking Insights
A short audio commentary about stem cell research reported at an EAU conference

Men Who Delay
A British study shows that many men are reluctant to reveal symptoms to their GPs

Federal Election on May 2  
Jack Layton, Leader of the NDP is facing a dual challenge. He will be on the election trail while still dealing with his prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer is Bad to the Bone

1 comment:

  1. Harry; so what are we to think. Will we eventually find all these popular supplements have potential to harm us?

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