ON A PERSONAL NOTE:

I have returned to my blog after much difficulty in getting access to publishing blogs. I think I have it figured out now.

I am 5 years and 8 months out from diagnosis and in very good health. I have still had no conventional treatment but follow a rigorous regimen of diet, exercise, supplements, and meditation as outlined in this blog below.

I continue to be monitored every 6 months with DRE and PSA test.

RESEARCH ON PROSTATE CANCER>

Metabolic syndrome increases risk for prostate and other cancers and it also
inhibits PSA levels which have to be interpreted in a different way, with lower
levels of PSA indicating possible disease in men with this syndrome.

PSA screening may cause psychological harms, and its benefits are uncertain.

Stress-related psychological factors may increase cancer rates and cancer death
rates, and decrease survival times.

Certain interpersonal styles, specifically interpersonal sensitivity may complicate
the recovery of sexual function after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer.

To improve the experience of prostate cancer care for patients, health care
providers should identify and respond to each individual’s information needs and
preferences regarding decision-making.

There was some preventive benefit for the men taking soy protein in this study.

Soy protein isolate reduces androgen expression in the prostate, which may help
prevent prostate cancer.

Soy protein supplementation may benefit men at risk of developing advanced
prostate cancer.

Long-term vitamin E supplementation may reduce risk of advanced prostate
cancer.

A ‘male lumpectomy’ can successfully treat some prostate cancers, while
preserving urinary continence and sexual potency.

Prostate cancer patients treatments choices are determined by physician specialty
rather than patient preference.

Men who have had EBRT end up with a higher incidence of urinary and
gastrointestinal symptoms than other men of the same age.

From.........Inspire Health Research Summaries, Vancouver, B.C.

This report summarizes the scientific evidence, translated in easy to
understand language, following is important information
for men with prostate cancer to know to optimally support their
health:


Active surveillance is an underused treatment option that should be carefully
considered by eligible men with early-stage prostate cancer.

Active surveillance is a safe option for some men with early-stage prostate cancer.

Acupuncture may help reduce urinary side effects in men treated with radical
prostatectomy for prostate cancer.

Although alcohol increases the risk of other types of cancer, it does not appear to
increase the risk of developing prostate cancer.

Overweight/obesity and high C-peptide concentrations both increase risk prostate
cancer and the likelihood of dying from prostate cancer. Patients with both have
the worst outcome.

Men with high blood calcium levels are at increased risk of fatal prostate cancer.

If you are already taking statins it is possible they may lower your risk of
advanced prostate cancer.

Men with low blood cholesterol levels have a reduced risk of aggressive prostate
cancer.

Resistance exercise is beneficial for men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy
for prostate cancer; it does not impact testosterone suppression and can increase
physical fitness.

Longer and more intense exercise is needed to decrease risk of prostate cancer.

High blood levels of IGF-1 moderately increase risk of prostate cancer.

Telephone-based diet counseling decreases fat intake, and significantly increases
vegetable intake and blood levels of carotenoids in men with prostate cancer.

Plant-based diets may slow PSA increase in men with recurrent prostate cancer
through weight loss and by improving hormone levels in the body.

From.........Inspire Health Research Summaries, Vancouver, B.C.