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PSAs ill-advised in men of Warren Buffett's age Published: Mon, May 14, 2012 Warren Buffett's recent disclosure that he has been diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer made front-page news in virtually every newspaper and business website in the nation. The billionaire investor is 81, and questions have long been raised about who would be his successor as chief executive of Berkshire... Read More
Personalized responsibility has role in cancer fight Published: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 The news about cancer continues to be good. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that death rates decreased by 1.6 percent annually from 2004 to 2008 for lung, colorectal and prostate cancer. Death rates from breast cancer have remained stable — but steep declines occurred in the... Read More
Post 50, annual exams and select screenings are crucial Published: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 If you are over 50, it is time to have an annual physical. At an earlier age, provided there are no known medical conditions, a screening every two to three years may be adequate. Not every 50-year-old receives an annual physical, and when they do, they often receive more testing than needed. It is... Read More
Two long-term studies find fault with PSA test Published: Tue, Nov 8, 2011 Another diagnostic test is being reconsidered, and it's one that is likely to elicit as much passion and disagreement as the recent recommendations on mammograms. The influential government group, the United States Preventive Services Task Force, recommends that healthy men of any age no longer be screened for... Read More
I love my work, took on a new challenge at age 65 and plan to continue working until I drop. I have no outside interests; it is work, my family and nothing else. No hobbies, no volunteering outside of work hours, no golf, hiking or tennis -- just work. Published: Tue, Oct 18, 2011 Voluntary or forced retirement does not affect physical or mental health. However, the way you plan for and conduct yourself after quitting work is critically important to your risk of illness and life expectancy. As baby boomers reach the age of 65 and beyond, a key question facing many is: Should — and can —... Read More
U.S. cancer deaths decreasing Published: Tue, Jul 12, 2011 Cancer remains the second leading cause of death (after heart disease) with 1.6 million new cancer cases and 600,000 deaths expected in 2011. There is good news, however. The American Cancer Society recently reported that the rate of cancer deaths in the United States has declined from 1990 to 2010. During that... Read More
Drug may slow growth of early prostate cancer Updated: Wed, Feb 16, 2011 A new study suggests a way to help men with early, low-risk prostate cancer avoid being overtreated for a disease that in most cases will never threaten their lives. It found that a drug can slow the growth of these tumors in men who opt to be monitored instead of having treatment right away. This is the first time... Read More
Waukomis man conquers prostate cancer using proton therapy Updated: Mon, Dec 27, 2010 Treatments in Oklahoma City gives family Christmas blessing Read More
Thousands of men grow mustaches for cancer effort Updated: Mon, Dec 6, 2010 "Movember" inspired men all over the world to grow mustaches last month to raise money for prostate and testicular cancer. Read More
At-Home Genetic Tests Stalled By FDA Report Published: Thu, Oct 7, 2010 A few months ago, Pathway Genomics, a private biotechnology company, announced the availability of genetic testing for more than 70 diseases that would soon be available at many Walgreens drugstores. From a single drop of blood, you can learn your risk for coronary artery disease, hypertension, atrial... Read More
$93,000 cancer drug: How much is a life worth? Published: Sun, Sep 26, 2010 BOSTON (AP) — Cancer patients, brace yourselves. Many new drug treatments cost nearly $100,000 a year, sparking fresh debate about how much a few months more of life is worth. The latest is Provenge, a first-of-a-kind therapy approved in April. It costs $93,000 a year and adds four months' survival, on average,... Read More
Robotic Surgery is all the Rage, But Price is High Published: Thu, Sep 9, 2010 The last few decades have led to great advances in health care -- new breakthroughs in medical therapies and treatments seem to make the impossible possible. One of the most valuable therapies has been the development of endoscopic surgery, which involves using very tiny incisions and small endoscopic tubes to... Read More
Diabetes drug metformin found to reduce cancer risk Published: Thu, Sep 2, 2010 LOS ANGELES — A growing body of evidence suggests that the widely used diabetes drug metformin can reduce the risk of cancer, researchers say. A study in mice exposed to tobacco carcinogens, published Sept. 1, shows that the drug can reduce the development of lung tumors by as much as 70 percent, and results... Read More
Male Menopause Not Just The Stuff of Myth Published: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 As millions of women cope with the challenges of menopause, it is easy to see the unfair burden placed on them. What about men? Is there a male menopause? In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers showed that male menopause -- while rare -- is not just a myth. Read More
FDA probes diabetes risk with prostate cancer meds Published: Tue, May 4, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is looking into data suggesting a group of prostate cancer drugs increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. The drugs are used to suppress the hormone testosterone, which fuels the growth of prostate cancer tumors. Occasionally the drugs are used by women... Read More
Walnuts, Broccoli and Pomegranates Cut Risk of Prostate Cancer Updated: Mon, Apr 19, 2010 Prostate cancer represents one of the most significant health threats to American men. According to the American Cancer Society, one in six men in the U.S. will develop the cancer, and one in 35 men will die of the disease. The good news is that prostate cancer often responds favorably to positive lifestyle... Read More
Walnuts, broccoli and pomegranates cut risk of prostate cancer Updated: Mon, Apr 12, 2010 Prostate cancer represents one of the most significant health threats to American men. According to the American Cancer Society, one in six men in the U.S. will develop the cancer, and one in 35 men will die of the disease. The good news is that prostate cancer often responds favorably to positive lifestyle... Read More
Colonoscopy screening has proven track record Published: Thu, Apr 8, 2010 I have just had another colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer, part of a ritual that began at 40. Five of my father's siblings died from the disease, my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer, and her brother succumbed from the disease at a young age. On two separate occasions, including the most recent test, a... Read More
One a day or none per day? Updated: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 Americans want to believe in vitamin and mineral pills. We spent an estimated $10 billion on them in 2008, according to the Nutrition Business Journal. But Consumer Reports on Health notes that recent studies undertaken to assess their benefits have delivered a flurry of disappointing results. The supplements... Read More
Pomegranate Juice May Stave Off Age-Related Diseases Published: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 If you don't have a jug of pomegranate juice in your fridge, you might be missing out on some important health benefits. The juice is packed with beneficial plant substances called flavonoids. In the body, flavonoids act as powerful antioxidants that are capable of disarming disease-causing free radicals. Free... Read More
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