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James Culp
Member since 10th December 2006
James Culp is a prostate cancer survivor and runs a free newsletter tracking the latest developments in disease of the prostate. His newsletter can be subscribed to at http://www.prostaide.org
19th December 2006
When you first find out you have prostate cancer, that voice inside your head screams. Loudly. And the fear begins.
But fear gradually gives way to furious thinking; thinking about what happens next and where to go. Usually this is in the form of treat...
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16th December 2006
The two major treatment options for men with prostate cancer, radiation and surgery, are tried-and-true, having proved their effectiveness over the years in thousands of patients. Radical prostate removal surgery in particular, despite possible extreme si...
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15th December 2006
“Oh, I see,” says the other girl. “I thought you didn't have a reason.”
As one who survived prostate cancer incurred back in the 80s, I can say that it was because of a simple habit that I'm alive today. It was because I followed the habit fait...
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14th December 2006
Radiation therapy for prostate cancer is one of the more common alternatives to a radical prostate removal. It involves sending a beam of radiation directly into the prostate gland to kill cancerous cells and hopefully not affect the surrounding normal ti...
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12th December 2006
As men age, they become increasingly likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. However, there are a few prevention measures that can be taken to decrease risk. Selenium supplementation has recently found strong support, as has greater consumption of fa...
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12th December 2006
Do you know what organ in the body is the only one that continues to grow throughout life?
The male prostate gland.
The symptoms of an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), are perhaps all too familiar to men as they ...
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11th December 2006
While treatment for prostate cancer varies, and men have a wide menu of choices, there are a few new treatment options in the works that may soon be available. A new vaccine, improved cryosurgery, and a new gene-based therapy are currently in development....
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