Tag: prostate cancer
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Black Men More Likely To Have Prostate Cancer Than White Men
New research, published by Wiley, shows that Black men in the United States are more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men. Furthermore, after diagnosis, Black men are more likely to have advanced disease and to die than white men with the disease. The researchers say that although it would seem that earlier prostate‐specific…
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UFS Nuclear Medicine Unit Successfully Treats Patient with Advanced Stage Prostate Cancer
The University of the Free State (UFS) Department of Nuclear Medicine has announced the successful treatment outcome of a patient with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (MCRPC). This is an advanced stage of prostate cancer. The department used Lutetium 177 PSMA (Lu-177 PSMA) therapy. The case was with an advanced-stage prostate cancer, which had failed first-line…
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It’s Time To Man Up When It Comes To Men’s Health
Professor Shingai Mutambirwa, Head of the Department of Urology at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) says it’s time to man up when it comes to men’s health. “The fact that us males see our physicians five times fewer in our lives than females do is definitely one of the reasons why we are more…
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Dear Men: A Plant-Based Diet Is Great For Your Sexual Health
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9/11 Responders and Survivors Still Plagued By Health Effects 20 Years Later
This past Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11. While nearly 3 000 people died on that fateful day, in the past 20 years, the number of health issues and deaths among survivors and first responders has continued to rise. 9/11 Health Issues – Twenty Years Later The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program is a…
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10 Ways Orgasms Can Help You Live Longer
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Why Are Black Men More At Risk For Prostate Cancer?
According to research, prostate cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men worldwide. Now, while cancer doesn’t discriminate, it appears that prostate cancer is much harsher on men of color. Black men and prostate cancer What does the research say? According to a study published in Cancer…
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Why You Need A Movember Moustache
Let’s talk about Movember. Have you ever wondered why so many men are embracing more hair on their faces during this month? Well it’s all about joining the Movember movement to raise more awareness for cancers which impact our men. Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends are facing a health crisis, yet it’s rarely talked…
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Dr. Mathabe Explains Why Men Need To Know Their Health Risks
Men tend not to want to know about or address male reproductive diseases or diseases of the urinary tract, but it is really important that they do, as it can significantly improve their health – and even save their lives. Men and their health Here are some issues men and boys should pay special attention…
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12 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex
It’s the month of love and for a lot of people, there’s only one thing on their mind. Now while sex is a pleasurable experience that can boost the month of February, did you also know that it can do the same for your health? Aside from reproduction and pleasure, sex could also be exactly…