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In further discussion about the controversial PSA test government guidelines, robotic prostatectomy surgeon, Dr. David Samadi reminds of the importance of personalized care in reviewing PSA levels. He encourages men to self-advocate by choosing a prostate specialist to monitor their PSA level changes from year to year. Dr. Samadi stresses the importance of establishing an early PSA baseline and then entrusting your prostate care to an expert, particularly following a prostate cancer diagnosis. Early detection and early treatment saves lives. Dr. Samadi is working hard to dispel the myth that an elevated PSA level automatically translates to biopsy, surgery and negative side effects. Choosing a prostate cancer expert is the key to making the right decisions and effectively treating prostate cancer. Dr. Samadi is Vice Chairman of the Department of Urology and Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Nikki talks to Robert Wood, Chairman of the Prostate Cancer Support Association of New Mexico, about Prostate Cancer – what it is, what to expect at an exam, and why early detection is essential. He also shares details about “Walk For Dad,” a Prostate Cancer Awareness Fundraiser on June 18th.

A lot of men think being healthy means playing sports and hitting the gym. “While exercise is an important part of good health, it isn’t the only thing you should do to take care of yourself,” says Vincent Bartolomeo, MD, a family medicine physician with Adventist Hinsdale and Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospitals. “Being proactive about your health now can help prevent illnesses and conditions down the road.” Dr. Bartolomeo offers these tips for living a healthier life: 1. Banish old stereotypes. It’s a common stereotype that men don’t like going to the doctor. When they finally make an appointment, it’s only when there’s a problem. “Men should schedule annual check ups with their physician, not just when they’re sick,” Dr. Bartolomeo says. 2. Know your risk. Dr. Bartolomeo suggests knowing which diseases you are at risk for and working with your physician to lower your risk. “Heart disease, stroke and diabetes are some of the top health concerns for men,” he says. Lower your risk for chronic diseases by striving for the following numbers: •Cholesterol levels: Total count of less than 200mg/dL, HDL (good) cholesterol of more than 60 mg/dL, LDL (bad) cholesterol of less than 100 mg/dL • Blood pressure: 120/80 • Body mass index (BMI): Between 18.5 and 24.9 • Waist circumference: Less than 40 inches • Blood glucose level: Less than 100 mg/dL 3. Receive a prostate cancer screening. Besides skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and is rarely …

Following new anti-PSA recommendations from a US government task force, Dr. David Samadi and other prostate cancer specialists are speaking out in support of annual PSA screening. They believe PSA tests are the best line of defense against prostate cancer, proven by the drop in prostate cancer deaths over the past 15 years. A prostate cancer survivor shares how a routine PSA and early detection saved his life.

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The Johns Hopkins Patients Guide to Prostate Cancer is a concise, easy-to-follow how to guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining prostate cancer treatments from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and provides valuable tools to help you to put together your plan of care. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment.

Johns Hopkins Patients’ Guide to Prostate Cancer

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The Prostate Storm is one man’s journey through prostate disease and cancer, from diagnosis to treatment and its aftermath. Blunt, insightful, sometimes funny, author Steve Vogel tackles many of the big controversies in the prostate world— PSA screening, overtreatment, the cancer-inflammation-diet connection. This informative book is a real wake-up call for all men in their prostate years.

The Prostate Storm: One Guy Battles Prostate Cancer, BPH and Prostatitis, and Bets On a Cure-All

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Title: Screening for prostate cancer still a gray area: study findings raise questions about whether or not the PSA test saves lives.(CANCER)
Author: Unavailable
Publication: Duke Medicine Health News (Newsletter)
Date: July 1, 2009
Publisher: Belvoir Media Group, LLC
Volume: 15 Issue: 7 Page: 6(2)

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Screening for prostate cancer still a gray area: study findings raise questions about whether or not the PSA test saves lives.: An article from: Duke Medicine Health News

www.aboutbrachytherapy.com Anthony McKenna known as ‘Mac’, is a structural test engineer and lives in Leven, Yorkshire, UK. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May 2009 after a routine PSA (prostate specific antigen) check returned an abnormally high result of 8.4. His doctor referred him to a specialist who confirmed that he had prostate cancer. Mac was surprised to learn of his diagnosis as he showed none of the symptoms typically associated with the condition — it was only the PSA test that indicated that he might have cancer. As with many patients who are first told that they have cancer, Mac experienced a rollercoaster of emotions and it took some time to come to terms with the diagnosis. The question ‘why me?’ ran through his mind while he tried to rationalize what he had been told. When talking through the various treatment options with his specialist, Mac decided that surgery was not an option. He was worried about the long recovery time as he is self-employed and it would mean a prolonged period of not being able to work. However, Mac’s specialist had mentioned that brachytherapy might be an option. Mac researched brachytherapy on the internet and saw a news item on his regional TV station of a team in nearby Leeds that carried out low dose rate (LDR) permanent seed implant brachytherapy. Brachytherapy appealed to Mac due to the shorter treatment time. After discussions with his specialist, he decided to go for high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy treatment …

From New York – Research published in Science Translational Medicine identifies a genetic mutation associated with autism spectrum disorders. Comparing genome samples from nearly 2250 people with ASD to over 10000 controls, researchers found PTCHD1 mutations in some of those with ASD but in none of controls. These mutations were found almost exclusively in men. From New York – A blood test may be able to predict risk of death from prostate cancer, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers found that a blood test measuring PSA levels taken at age 60 accurately predicted risk of death from prostate cancer over the following 25 years. And finally, from Ireland – Research published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association identifies metabolites in early pregnancy that may predict preeclampsia. Studying nearly 200 women, researchers found unfavorable levels of 14 blood metabolites at 15 weeks gestation was association with as much as 36x increased risk of preeclampsia.