Taking control of post-prostate cancer issues
Prostate cancer affects more than 185,000 men in the United States each year, according to the American Cancer Society. About one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, making it the most common cancer, other than skin cancers, in American men. The good news is that, if detected early, prostate cancer is often treatable.... more
Magnolia Kills Prostate Cancer Cells
Magnolol, a substance taken from the root and bark of the magnolia tree, is a potent killer of prostate cancer cells. Magnolol, a substance taken from the root and bark of the magnolia tree, is a potent killer of prostate cancer cells, according to a study in the Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. Because it does not damage healthy cells, magnolol... more
‘Male Lumpectomy’ May Help Some With Prostate Cancer
Procedure involves freezing tumor rather than removing entire gland. A new procedure for prostate cancer that destroys only the part of the gland that is cancerous results in fewer side effects than surgery or radiation therapy, a new study finds. The so-called “male lumpectomy” is a minimally invasive procedure that freezes part of the... more
