Movember: Tips About Prostate Cancer

Movember is the movement during the month of November that brings awareness to prostate cancer and men's health.  Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second most common cause of death from cancer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2010 over 196,000 men in the United States were diagnosed with prostate cancer and 28,560 men died from the disease.
Lower a man's risk by:

• a diet high in soy products, vegetables, fish and nuts
• being active boosts the immune system 
• regular, routine examinations by a physician lead to early detection and treatment, and increases survival rate. 

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Harvard's Tips For Coping With Prostate Enlargement

After the age of 25, the male prostate gland begins to enlarge.  This natural process is called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.  The enlargement, in itself, does not lead to cancer.  50-60% of men may never develop any symptoms, but the most common are: hesitant or weak urination, urgency or leaking, incomplete emptying, or more frequent urination.

Harvard Health Publications reports on the treatment of the condition, from various medications to surgery, and also offers lifestyle changing tips to reduce symptoms:

• stress reduction through regular exercise and relaxation techniques
• taking the necessary time to void completely when urinating
• adjust medication intake in consultation with your physician
• reduce evening fluid intake, especially caffeine and alcohol

Source: Harvard Medical School 2014 Annual Report on Prostate Diseases

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc.,
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Pinning Down Prostate Cancer Risk

The British Medical Journal has recently published a controlled study of over 21,000 men between the ages of 40 and 55, to determine the association of PSA scores during that age range and subsequent risk of prostate cancer metastasis and mortality.  They found that PSA concentration can be used to predict long term (up to 25 or 30 years) risk of metastasis or death from prostate cancer.   They found that testing before the age of 45 was not diagnostic.  They found that, for those with below average PSA scores before age 55, screening was necessary only every 10 years.  They found that the group with the highest scores before age 55 required closer and more frequent screening to enable the disease to be treated as soon as possible.

Source:  www.bmj.com

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Movember: Tips About Prostate Cancer

Movember is the movement during the month of November that brings awareness to prostate cancer and men's health.  Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second most common cause of death from cancer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2010 over 196,000 men in the United States were diagnosed with prostate cancer and 28,560 men in the US died from prostate cancer.  This positive approach can lower a man's risk for the disease:

• a diet high in soy products, vegetables, fish and nuts can help prevent the disease
• being active makes one healthier overall and boosts the immune system and also decreases chances of the disease
• regular, routine examinations by a physician lead to early detection and treatment and increases survival rate

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Men's Cardiovascular Fitness in Middle Age and Cancer Risk

A 20 year study reported at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting documents that cardiovascular fitness in middle-aged and older men is a strong independent predictor of the risk of developing lung and colorectal cancer and is a definite predictor of mortality rates from lung, colorectal and prostate cancer.

The Cooper Center Longitudinal Study followed over 17,000 men and measured their fitness by walking on a treadmill.  The treadmill exercise test was more predictive than body weight.  Significant reduction in cancer risk and cancer mortality rates were noted  with increased fitness level.

For more detailed information, see:  www.chemotherapyadvisor.com

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Pinning Down Prostate Cancer Risk

The British Medical Journal has recently published a controlled study of over 21,000 men between the ages of 40 and 55, to determine the association of PSA scores during that age range and subsequent risk of prostate cancer metastasis and mortality.  They found that PSA concentration can be used to predict long term (up to 25 or 30 years) risk of metastasis or death from prostate cancer.   They found that testing before the age of 45 was not diagnostic.  They found that, for those with below average PSA scores before age 55, screening was necessary only every 10 years.  They found that the group with the highest scores before age 55 required closer and more frequent screening to enable the disease to be treated as soon as possible.

Source:  www.bmj.com

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309