PCA3 test test is a more accurate alternative to the widely used PSA testing. PCA3 test is a more advanced genetic test for the Prostate Cancer Gene 3, showing a very high sensitivity and specificity for prostate cancer. This test…
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First consultation conducted by Marek Filipek MD, PhD., in Medicover Hospital
Yesterday in Medicover Hospital Marek Filipek MD, PhD., conducted the first consultation eligible for HIFU treatment. Now you can visit the doctor also in Warsaw, every Thursday in the afternoon. To register please call +48 512 077 461 or write…
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Melatonin, sleep and cancer
Lasting nearly eight years study by the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston covered 928 men. During the study, prostate cancer developed in 12% of men. The study showed that undisturbed and restful sleep, and related with it melatonin…
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Pumpkin for prostate?
Pumpkin seeds contain substances called phytosterols, which have a beneficial effect on the prostate gland reducing its volume. In addition, pumpkin seeds contain other substances that slow down the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. Dihydrotestosterone is present in large quantities…
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Alarming statistics on prevention of prostate cancer
According to a survey conducted among 250 men in the age over 40, 65% have never had a prophylactic test for prostate cancer and 27% do not even see the need to have the test. The majority of men begin…
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Comparison of HIFU method with external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) in localized prostate cancer treatment
Specialists from Lyon Hospital in France compared HIFU method with external beam radiotherapy (ERBT) 190 patients with comparable PSA test results and Gleason score before a treatment were involved to the study. Patients were treated between 2000 and 2005. The…
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Comparison of radical prostatectomy with HIFU method in localized prostate cancer treatment
Team of French urologists compared traditional method of prostate cancer treatment – the radical prostatectomy with HIFU method in localized prostate cancer treatment. 588 patients with comparable Gleason score, PSA level and clinical condition were compared. The average age of…
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Comparison of HIFU method with traditional prostate cancer treatment methods
The gold standard for the treatment of prostate cancer in the world is now a laparoscopic or classical radical prostatectomy. However, some of the patients may be considered for other treatments, traumas or complications of which are gentler of known…
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8 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER
1. Annually prostate cancer is detected in approximately 10 000 men in Poland Prostate cancer is one of the most common tumor in men. Prostate cancer cause 8% of deaths among Polish men. The incidence of prostate cancer account for…
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