His Doctor's Dilemma

His story is not unique. In December, 2004, after years of BPH, and medication, a second biopsy revealed cancer of the prostate. The first biopsy was done about 2000, in Little Rock, AR, and was negative, although the PSA was up to ten. Watchful waiting was the name of the game, and after relocating to Mississippi, his problems with urgent nighttime pee trips, plus a two point jump in the PSA, dictated a second biopsy.
The Gleason score was 3+4 and his prostate was the size of a baseball, about 150 grams. A normal prostate is about 20 grams, about like a walnut. His chosen urologist in Tupelo wanted him to be treated locally with the standard procedure of months of hormone ablation shots to remove all traces of testosterone, and to shrink the gland, and then take photon-beam radiation treatments to kill the cancer.
He was 72 years old and already an avid proponent of and ED medication, and in his perception, the doctor wanted him to give up not only his prostate, but his "balls" also. That started the internet research that lead to discovering the Doctor's Dilemma.
The Doctor
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Because the internet was thoroughly researched for treatment options for prostate cancer, and because he declined to heed the advice of his urologist, who advised him to follow the 'tried and true' method of taking hormone ablation treatments and photon radiation, thus rendering him impotent, and instead he took NO hormone ablation treatments and took PROton radiation treatments, rather than the photon beam radiation method, thus leaving his testicles functioning and his love-life near normal, the doctor was less than cordial on follow-up visits. The doctor's territory had been breached.
At the patient's last visit, the doctor sent a female nurse, in lieu of his own expertise, to examine the sex organs and give a digital exam of his remaining prostate, which apparently shrunk because of the radiation. This reduced the pressure on the urethra allowing him to enjoy a respectable stream without the need to get out of bed 2 or 3 times at night. In short, his recovery was, and is, doing wonderful, despite the ailments, and the doctor.
It is imperative that cancer patients get involved in their OWN research, because most urologist are reluctant to discuss anything beyond the scope of their local colleagues. This is a FACT that can be documentated by the majority of patients at Loma Linda. If ignorance of the law is not a valid legal excuse, then ignorance of treatment options is certainly not a valid excuse for our medical professionals.
Do Your Homework
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Prostate cancer is usually a slow growing problem, and most people this age pass on before cancer gets them. Gleason 7 is the middle-of-the-line aggressiveness, and his fortunate good health indicated he would be wise to get treatment. After months of studying options, the only place in the US that agreed to treat an oversized prostate, without the hormone ablation shots, was Loma Linda Hospital in Loma Linda, CA., subject to a physical consultation. They said the preliminary data indicated it might be possible to treat the cancer with proton-beam, not photon-beam, radiation, which delivers a more precise treatment field, while sparing the rectum, bladder, etc. A condom is inserted in the rectum and partially inflated to keep the organs in the appropriate places, thus blossoming the advent of the Brotherhood of the Balloon.
Loma Linda is currently one of three or four centers in the US using proton-beam treatment, and had been treating prostate cancer since 1991. The major problem was the time required to complete 44 daily treatments, excluding weekends.
The round-trip flight was arranged through a Patients Assistance Program, with no cost to the patient, and MediPak covered the medical costs. The consultation was productive, and the attending physician affirmed that the treatment would consist of proton beam radiation only, with NO hormone ablation treatments affecting the testicles.

Prostate Cancer Information

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, apart from skin cancer. After lung cancer, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death among men.
In this year, around 234,500 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the US. In 2006, approximately 27,300 men will die from prostate cancer in the US alone. One in every 8 Canadian men will develop the disease, and one in 3 will die from it.
Every man is at risk for prostate cancer. Black men have about a 60% higher incidence rate of prostate cancer than white men, and almost a two-fold higher mortality rate than white men.
Men most at risk include:
- Men over age 40- North American and European origin- Diets with a high fat intake- History of the disease in the family.
The disease takes a long time to develop, and can be easily treated, if detected in its early stages. Prostate cancer can take up to eight to ten years to spread and become life threatening.
There are no specific prostate cancer symptoms, but some potential signs include:
- Frequent, difficult and painful urination- Blood or pus in the urine- Pain the in the lower back, pelvic area, or upper thighs- Painful ejaculation
When speaking about medical options, doctors typically offer patients two choices: radiation therapy or surgery to remove prostate gland.
Studies show that that adding the following to your diet can help reduce the risk of prostate cancer:
- Vitamin E- Vitamin C- Tomato juice- Selenium- Garlic
Here are 5 foods that can help prevent prostate cancer:
1. Black, pinto, small red and kidney beans.2. Tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit.3. Sweet potatoes, carrots and cantaloupe.4. Broccoli, kale and cauliflower.5. Soy milk.

Prostate Cancer Information

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, apart from skin cancer. After lung cancer, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death among men.
In this year, around 234,500 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the US. In 2006, approximately 27,300 men will die from prostate cancer in the US alone. One in every 8 Canadian men will develop the disease, and one in 3 will die from it.
Every man is at risk for prostate cancer. Black men have about a 60% higher incidence rate of prostate cancer than white men, and almost a two-fold higher mortality rate than white men.
Men most at risk include:
- Men over age 40- North American and European origin- Diets with a high fat intake- History of the disease in the family.
The disease takes a long time to develop, and can be easily treated, if detected in its early stages. Prostate cancer can take up to eight to ten years to spread and become life threatening.
There are no specific prostate cancer symptoms, but some potential signs include:
- Frequent, difficult and painful urination- Blood or pus in the urine- Pain the in the lower back, pelvic area, or upper thighs- Painful ejaculation
When speaking about medical options, doctors typically offer patients two choices: radiation therapy or surgery to remove prostate gland.
Studies show that that adding the following to your diet can help reduce the risk of prostate cancer:
- Vitamin E- Vitamin C- Tomato juice- Selenium- Garlic
Here are 5 foods that can help prevent prostate cancer:
1. Black, pinto, small red and kidney beans.2. Tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit.3. Sweet potatoes, carrots and cantaloupe.4. Broccoli, kale and cauliflower.5. Soy milk.

Prostate Cancer - A Nautural Cure Without Medication

Prostate cancer is classified as an adenocarcinoma, or glandular cancer, that begins when normal semen-secreting prostate gland cells mutate into cancer cells.
The symptoms or conventional treatment of prostate cancer will not be discussed here, as they are well documented, and a great deal of research has been underway for a long time.
Rather, our discussion is first of all the mutation of the normal prostate cells, and then, a restoration without mutation of new cells, letting the body’s immune system clear away the cancer.
Mutation of Prostate Cells
A genetic mutation is defined as a distinct change of the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of any organism. This in turn results in the creation of new characteristics or traits not found in the parental type.
Mutations occur very seldom on their own in nature. Instead, they are usually caused by mutagens (substances or forces that give rise to mutations). In the case of the cells of the prostate, these may be (often are) environmental in nature, or by direct invasion of strong radiating forces.
Whatever the specific cause, the cancerous mutations on the prostate gave rise to new cells that if generally left untreated, can metastasize, and end up with death as the result.
Conventional Treatment vs. Alternative Treatment
There are now several options available to the men afflicted with this condition. There is also an alternative treatment that can be used on its own, or in conjunction with any of the various conventional treatments available.
The alternative treatment suggests the afflicted man to get in intimate touch with his deepest self, and locate the perfect pattern of non-diseased genetic codes which produced non-diseased prostate cells.
Once this is done, the pattern can be superimposed on the cells of the prostate, and the new cells are produced to the original pattern. This is called application of the Konov Principle
The Konov Principle
Sergey Konov, a contemporary Russian film producer, writer and original thinker, has coined the phrase Genetic Memory to express the repository of all chemical-physical events in our bodily and mental existence.
Konov has explained that in the case of cancer of the prostate, the genetic memory has records of both the normal and cancerous genetic information.
By the application of addressing the genetic memory, one can re-establish the priority of the normal arrangement
Addressing the Genetic Memory
By following some basic yogic exercises in relaxation and concentration, one may become gradually aware of one’s inner and basic nature, including the mechanism of genetic reproduction of cellular material.
The technique of achieving this may be found in earlier articles covering application of the Konov Principle.
The actual possibility of discovering one’s ideal genetic combinations and then superimposing them upon the later, mutated variety is a real and practical possibility.
Doctors are still quite uncertain about the nature of the healing process, and quite impressed with recent “placebo” cures occurring when patients believe strongly enough they are being treated.
These patients may have accidentally found their way to their own genetic memories, and healed themselves.
This article does not suggest you should reject medical treatment if you need it, but rather, should you find yourself ill, with say, prostate cancer, some deep self-realization techniques and practice, can bring you closer to realizing your own nature, and help yourself effect a cure.

Important Testing Procedures For Prostate Cancer That You Should Know About

When you mention prostate cancer, many men start to panic. The reality is, though, that prostate cancer is very similar to other cancers, in that the earlier you find it, the better your chance of successful treatment. Once the cancer has developed too far, however, it becomes extremely difficult if not impossible to treat. The risk of developing prostate cancer rises dramatically over the age of fifty, so it's important that men in this age group are checked periodically for prostate cancer.
While screening for prostate cancer is not a routine procedure, the required tests are available upon request. Regular testing is very important for a number of reasons. Firstly, once you pass the age of fifty, you're at a much higher risk of developing prostate cancer. It's generally believed this risk continues to rise as you get older. Above the age of seventy-five the risk rate skyrockets. Around fifty percent of the cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in this age bracket.
It's also believed that genetics play a part in how much at risk you are. If you have a family member with the disease, it's important to realize your chances of getting it are much higher. So regular checks will help you detect it earlier. Certain racial groups are also more prone to prostate cancer. Asians are generally considered low risk, whereas Americans, African-Americans and Europeans are higher risk. Be aware, though, that Asians who've lived in the US for an extended period of time start to show higher rates of prostate cancer that are more in tune with the risk level of Americans.
Prostate Cancer Tests
There are a number of different tests used to detect prostate cancer, and your doctor will usually use more than one before giving you a conclusive diagnosis. Detection is most effective when a number of tests are performed.
Firstly, everybody's favorite - the rectal examination. The subject of countless jokes, this involves a doctor inserting a gloved finger into the patient's anal tract so that he can manually feel the prostate gland. This is a good way of detecting an enlarged prostate, but cancer is not the only cause of an enlarged prostate. Still, this is a quick and simple way of detecting one of the possible symptoms of prostate cancer.
An ultrasound can also be performed, which involves (here we go again!) inserting a small probe into the patient's anal tract. An ultrasound scan of the prostate is then conducted. The scan accurately reveals the current size and shape of the prostate.
If all this talk about the anal tract is bothering you, then the next test will sound much better - the PSA blood test. In medical terms this is called the prostate-specific antigen blood test, and is one of the most common tests used in the detection of prostate cancer. The levels of this particular antigen are checked, and if they're on the high side, this can be an indicator that prostate cancer is present. Again, this has to be verified with other testing as well, as some other conditions can cause a rise in PSA levels.
If there are concerns, a biopsy may be undertaken. During this procedure a small sample is taken from the prostate for further analysis. To do this, a small probe (don't you hate that word?) is inserted into the anal tract, and the prostate is poked with a needle to obtain a sample.
It's also possible, once cancer is suspected, that an x-ray will be taken of the bones located near the prostate. Quite often prostate cancer doesn't just affect the prostate, but spreads into the lymph nodes and nearby bones. An x-ray will show any damage that's been done to nearby bones

A Viral Infection Might Lead To Prostate Cancer

Recent researches targeting prostate cancer have associated the prostate cancer development with the presence of a newly identified virus called XMRAV. According to study conclusion the XMRV was identified as an infectious agent in humans and closely related to a virus that causes leukemia in mice. The findings are based of screening prostate tumor samples from 85 men with prostatectomy with a DNA ViroChip containing the genetic sequences of about 5,000 human viruses. The researches confirmed the possibility that a viral infection might lead to prostate cancer developing in men. XMRV could be transmitted trough sexual activity. Then it is possible that XMRV to cause an infection able to lead to chronic inflammation of the prostate. In a way similar human papillomavirus (HPV) can trigger cervical cancer, this chronic inflammation caused by XMRV could result in prostate cancer. This could be the first time an evidence is produced that a virus is related to prostate cancer development. The research team conclusion suggests that more research is needed to confirm their findings. The good news seems to be the fact that if prostate cancer is caused by a virus such as XMRV, then its action can be cancelled using special targeted drugs or vaccine. The use of condom could be also a way to prevent XMRV sexual transmission

The Self-Beneficial Virtues of Prostate Care

One of the most prevalent health risks men over the age of 50 faces are prostate problems. Located between the bladder and the penis, the prostate is a small gland that promotes proper sexual functioning and a healthy reproductive system.
Due to a variety of reasons, cancer of the prostate has become one of the most common forms of cancer to strike men. The good news is that with proper prostate care the chance of developing prostate cancer and other prostate problems can be drastically reduced.
The beginning signs of prostate issues are difficulty urinating and other troubling symptoms. The first stage of prostate disease is Enlarging Prostate (EP). This is the stage where prostate care can be most effective. Men over 50 should have regular check ups to ensure their prostate gland is healthy and working properly. An EP can also lead to painful urinary infections.
There are a variety of therapies and approaches to treat prostate problems. Prostate care for EP usually begins with a regiment of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors or 5ARIs. This class of drugs influences prostate care by slowing the body’s creation of DHT, a hormone that leads to an enlargement of the prostate.
Another drug, alpha blockers only treat symptoms. This class of drugs can ease the muscles in the bladder and increase urine flow. In a sense, it is like taking an Aspirin for a headache – there is still an underlying cause.
The reality of prostate care has changed over time. Years ago it was usually a fatal condition. Research and discoveries have linked proper diet, exercise, healthy habits and regular check ups to helping avoid prostate problems entirely.
Prostate care has come a long way in a short period of time. New therapies, drugs and surgeries are less invasive and are highly successful in treating prostate conditions.
If you are concerned about the condition of your prostate or are looking for more information on prostate care, there are a variety of sources on the Internet and in magazines that can help you become informed about the extent of prostate problems affecting men over 50.