Anyone else see the cancer documentary "The C Word"? Basically it is about taking a holistic approach to cancer treatment incorporating diet, exercise, lowering stress levels and improving social...
Actually both studies agreed that fish oil reduced the risk of heart attack....
The study did say, "Taking fish oil lowered the risk of heart attack by about 28 percent, which is a "statistically significant" finding, says Dr. JoAnn Manson, who is chief of the division of...
One thing to keep in mind is that support sites may attract more people searching for answers to problems, so it may not be the best sample to go by. Many people have surgery with few complications...
I've found Echart Tolle's "The Power of Now" helpful in learning to live in the present moment. Also found Stoic philosophy (deleted) teaches to accept the difficulties life sometimes delivers....
There is also this information but I cannot vouch for their reliability. I figure there is no indication that turmeric does any harm and it is pretty cheap so I don't have too much to lose by taking...
I do consume turmeric every day. I agree that it is over-hyped but I think the lady being interviewed is somewhat over-exaggerating. Turmeric has some recognized benefits:...
I also liked the article and have already been following much of the advice. Thanks for posting....
I suspect that the PubMed study is correct and a vegan diet would not make significant difference over 2 years. The trouble with such studies is that some men take it as permission to load up on...
Passion is a strong word but my interests are: Stoic philosophy, investing, travel, physical fitness, kayaking, French language study, Spanish language study and cycling. As there is a "why" I will...
Sounds very good! Congratulations on a positive outcome....
First of all, I generally tend to be the type guy that just takes things as they come - eg. The kind of guy who will just eat a slightly incorrect meal order in a restaurant rather than send it back....
I've read books by both Milken and Ornish. I follow a mostly vegan diet but eat seafood (usually wild salmon) about once a week. I also allow myself a little turkey on holidays. Food studies are...
I use a low dose Cialis a few times a week and have had no issues. I have gone without it for a time when my prescription ran out and still okay so I could probably do without it. Like someone else...
British comedian and television personality, Stephen Fry, announces his experience with prostate cancer. I can kind of relate to the emotion you can hear in his voice despite his trying to keep a...
Actually something rather similar happened to a friend at my prostate cancer group. He started with undetectable for a couple of years and then a test and retest showed mildly rising PSA. His wife...
It is normal to be worried but my advice would be to try to focus on the things that are within your control and attempt to accept those things that are not. (Basically the serenity prayer but...
I eat egg whites about once or twice a week - usually an egg white omelette with mushrooms, onions spinach and vegan cheese. Dr. Ornish published a book called "The Spectrum" which lists the foods...
Just my opinion, but I would say it is time to end AS. When I started AS I set certain parameters on when to take action which were: - No Gleason 7 - No core over 50% - No more than 3 cores showing...
I followed AS for several years but I had a set of criteria when I would choose treatment. One of those criteria was if any G7 (3+4) showed up in the biopsy. The longevity stats are pretty good with...
I used to take it but sometimes I have concern about taking healthy things in higher concentrations. Now that I have wild salmon a couple of times a week I figure that is enough....
Cheering you on Steve. It will be a challenge but that's what life is - a series of challenges. You are up to it!...
FWIW, I eat a vegan an seafood diet most of the time but I'm not overly strict. I have some turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas and once in a while I'll have a little chicken. Generally if I'm at...
While I don't always take part, I've been participating this year and joined a group effort at work. I don't think fundraising is the only motive, I see it as a way to see that prostate cancer gains...
I'm also in exactly the same boat. No significant problem with ED but lower sex drive. I have had my testosterone checked and it is on the low-normal range, so that could be part of it. I suppose...
I guess it all comes down to one simple question. Does diet make any difference when it comes to cancer? Many here appear to believe the answer to that question is "no". Personally, I think cross...
While food studies are difficult because they are simply too short term and there are too many additional variables, my yardstick is to look at the countries where prostate cancer risk is low and...
Dietary studies are notoriously difficult to prove as they involve such a multitude of factors such as a lifetime of habits, environmental factors and even food combinations. However, I am skeptical...
I think it is important to realize that vegan diets do not all fall under one category. Vegan diets can either be very healthy or extremely unhealthy. Particularly many young people seem to follow...
I decided on surgery after it appeared that there was enough change to discontinue AS. I have no regrets. How much time did you think about your diagnosis and treatment options before deciding on...
Whether a person wants to be vegan or not is an individual choice but one can't go far wrong by drastically increasing the percentage of vegetables and fruit in their diet. There appears to be a...
I had an area of positive margin. My surgeon indicated that while the studies are not entirely conclusive, they indicate that life expectancy is not remarkably different for those who opt for adjunct...
You have almost exactly the same stats and age I had when first diagnosed. I followed AS for about 4 years and then decided on robotic surgery after a biopsy showed a bit of Gleason 7. The biopsies...
Interesting post - thank you. I had a pretty successful surgery in most respects with no incontinence and no significant ED issues but I must say that my desire is not what it was. It's a complicated...
I'm also sorry for your loss. I'm sure that your father would expect you to go through a grieving period but it is likely also his deepest wish that the positive impressions he left you would have...
Just wishing you and your husband as much peace and comfort as is possible during difficult time....
Interesting videos - thanks for positing. It is anecdotal but countries where a lot of soy is consumed have low prostate cancer rates....
I'll preface by saying that Tall Allen is a very sharp guy and he provides much useful information on this site. I agree that the claims, quality or components of some supplements can certainly be...
I think that we can at least agree on the above....
I fully admit that there isn't strong evidence on any food/supplement studies and part of it may be driven by my desire to be proactive. But I don't think any of the things I'm taking would be...
I do take a few supplements and include a few specific herbs/spices in my daily diet but agree that caution is in order: Supplements: Vitamin D...
When I got cancer I was drawn to study of Stoic philosophy, which helped me a great deal. Coincidentally, I was recently reading this quote. I hope that posting it doesn't come across as harsh or...
Sorry to hear about facing this at such a young age. I followed AS for a couple of years but I had some parameters for when I would have surgery which were: - PSA over 10 - more than 3 cores positive...
It is normal to be concerned about these things. In Canada they don't usually request a biopsy until the PSA goes over 4. The US National cancer Institute seems to agree: "There is no specific normal...
There are many heroes on this forum but I think we are short of public personalities stepping forward. Given the prevalence of the disease there must be many of them who we never use their celebrity...
Wishing him the best for a speedy recovery....
I also like ACDC. However, here is my goto song when things are getting rough: "I get knocked down but I get up again. You are never gonna keep me down." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H5uWRjFsGc ...
Great song! I also have a goto song but I won't post it until later because admittedly your's is more classy and I don't want to detract from your post. ....
I'm somewhat humbled by what some of the other members are facing. However, I was relieved to get another undetectable PSA reading. It has been 2 years out since surgery and my urologist has now...
I've noticed that seems to be the position of many here as well. Diet will not solve everything but to believe that it has absolutely no effect seems to defy logic....