Prostate Cancer is the second leading cause of Cancer death among African-American men. Black men have a greater risk of developing the disease than any other racial group and die from the Prostate Cancer at more than twice the rate of White men. Using a street basketball game as a metaphor for the game of life, and health, Full Court Press is a compelling and inventive documentary project that delivers a clear, concise and engaging message about African-American men and Prostate Cancer, eg, the importance of routine screening and early detection. The basketball game pits “Old School” players, age 40 and over, when Black men should begin routine screening for Prostate Cancer, against “Young Bloods,” featuring men age 21 to 39, young men still feeling empowered by a flawed sense of invincibility. The basketball fans include Prostate Cancer survivors, physicians, and a health disparities expert. Full Court Press provides an insightful study of the disease, its impact on the African-American community and the benefits of living a proactive, healthy lifestyle. Full Court Press is produced by the City of Norfolk Office of Communications and PBS affiliate WHRO-TV, Norfolk, Virginia, and was written and is hosted by a Prostate cancer survivor. www.norfolk.gov
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Perspective on prostate cancer
In this video, C. Steward Rogers outlines a paper in the January issue of IJCP; ‘Perspective on prostate cancer;. To read the full paper, please see the following link: onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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www.nucleusinc.com This 3D medical animation shows the laparascopic removal of a cancerous prostate gland and its surrounding tissues. A prostatectomy is a surgery to remove an enlarged prostate gland due to benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostate cancer. Simple or radical prostatectomy can be done using open or laparoscopic techniques.
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In this unflinchingly honest account of one couples struggles through prostate cancer, told from the wifes point of view, Victoria Hallerman writes poignantly of the six-year journey that changed the landscape of her and her husbands lives. She and Dean had been married 33 years when he got the news and underwent treatment that included radioactive seeds and hormone therapy. Now cancer-free, he lends his voice, too, to the book in many candid sidebars. Both a moving memoir and a supportive guidebook, How We Survived Prostate Cancer addresses everything from redefining intimacy to a wifes anger and loneliness in the face of her husbands illness, and is filled with useful information and advice to help others on the same path.
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Cancer Research Now: Molecular Imaging in Prostate Cancer
Howard Silby, a prostate cancer survivor, talks about his experience with NCI’s Molecular Imaging Program at NIH. One of his doctors and director of the Molecular Imaging Clinic, Dr. Peter Choyke explains the science behind one molecular imaging study under way at the NIH Clinical Center and what the results will mean for the future of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. The video was originally published in the NCI Cancer Bulletin (www.cancer.gov ) on October 19, 2010.
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My dad has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer?
He just told us and he has already begun radiation treatment. He gets treatment thru the VA and his English is limited so he has told us he doesnt completely understand the diagnosis, just that it is in 5% of the prostate and that he was given treatment choices, radiation, surgery, or "wait and see" if it develops further. He is coming over so we can call the dr. together and get a clearer understanding. What are some questions that I can be asking? I know almost nothing about it.
Let’s Talk about Prostate Cancer with David G. Bostwick, MD
Dr. Bostwick is one of the nation’s leading authorities on the pathology of prostate cancer. In this video he talks about the ways in which pathological techniques help physicians and their patients to make good decisions about diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice?
I have a strong family history of prostate cancer (father & older brother). I am now over 65 and my PSA tests have remained at normal levels I have that test and a rectal exam by a urologist done annually. I’ve heard recently that pomegranate juice may be of value in treating men wiith prostate cancer whose cancer is still progressing despite radiation and/or hormonal therapy. What I’d like to know is this:
(1) Is there any evidence that it might help in preventing or delaying onset of the disease? and
(2) Is there any indication it could interfere with early diagnosis by skewing the PSA test?
Can you help with this question about prostate cancer and pomegranate juice?
I have a strong family history of prostate cancer (father & older brother). I am now over 65 and my PSA tests have remained at normal levels I have that test and a rectal exam by a urologist done annually. I’ve heard recently that pomegranate juice may be of value in treating men wiith prostate cancer whose cancer is still progressing despite radiation and/or hormonal therapy. What I’d like to know is this:
(1) Is there any evidence that it might help in preventing or delaying onset of the disease? and
(2) Is there any indication it could interfere with early diagnosis by skewing the PSA test?