Given that a man’s prostate gland is such a small area of his body, it is might be surprising to learn that prostate problems are one of the most common health issues facing men today. Indeed, even though the prostate gland is only about the size of a walnut, monitoring the health of your prostate…

Many men will state that a prostate checkup is not a well-liked examination. However, the importance of a prostate checkup cannot be ignored, especially when it comes to the health and wellness of men. Also known as a digital rectal exam, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum of the man and…

Last year, the National Cancer Institute, estimated having 240,890 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States. There was also, 33,720 deaths reported from prostate cancer. The prostate issue came to light recently when I read about the Canadian Movember Foundation. Last year, this charity raised a total of $22.3 million for prostate cancer….

Prostate cancer is one of the most frequent cancers among American males. The prostate cancer symptoms can be hard to find out prior to the advanced stages, so it is essential to discuss with a physician at the first notice of a difficulty. Regrettably, there are no actual former warning symptoms. Though, there are a…

Technology is amazing and it’s life changing in more ways than can be counted. For one, there is the internet that gives you access to information all over the world and has opened up your avenue for research into the other areas of technology available. For some, especially those with life threatening diseases, it is…

Cancer of any kind is very dangerous to the human body. For that matter, its very mention brings down shivers in a person’s body, and people start to feel worried and tensed. There are some kinds of cancers that are general, such as lung cancer, liver cancer etc. However, there are certain gender specific types…

Thanks to increased awareness, more and more men today are becoming aware of the importance of keeping their prostate gland healthy. But beyond that, many are still unaware as to why it’s important, what issues they have to look out for, and what they can do. If this sounds like you, then you should know…

The mysteries of cancer have eluded us for years. However, we are beginning to learn many pieces of valuable information about how to prevent many different kinds of cancer. And, of course, once we learn more about how to prevent the disease, we can better understand how to treat it, as well. Research is ongoing,…

If you think you are at risk for developing prostate cancer or you think you may already have prostate cancer, there are several tests that you can take to confirm or deny your suspicions. The first test one usually goes through is what is called the PSA test. PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen and measures…

Thousands of people have already been battling their fight of cancer but families never get tired of looking for treatments for their loved ones. Treating cancer is a long shot especially when the cancer has already reached its serious stage. Every year, around 200,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States alone…