Cancer: Prostate Help
June 21, 2008 1:03 pm Cancer, Health & FitnessProstate help is closer then it ever has been before. Many celebrities have gone public with their battles with prostate cancer. You can count Senator Bob Dole, John Kerry, Harry Belafonte and Arnold Palmer among many men who admit to having prostate cancer. You can even find sites that describe the types of treatment each celebrity had for his prostate cancer and what effects it had on him.
Prostate Help Can Come from Your Doctor
Prostate help can come in the form of lifestyle changes. You can take vitamins and herbal supplements such as vitamins E and C, selenium, and saw palmetto. Minerals such as calcium and zinc are important for a healthy prostate. Eat less red meat and dairy products and start eating more tomatoes and strawberries.
If you are looking for prostate help information, you can do a search on the Internet and find chat rooms and forums where people gather to discuss experiences. Your doctor is the first person you should turn to for help. Having an annual prostate cancer exam will give your doctor something to work with should you start experiencing difficulties.
Some problems with the prostate may not lead to prostate cancer. If you have difficulty in urination, frequent nighttime urination, painful erections, or the inability to have an erection, discuss it with your doctor. There are many causes for these symptoms and having the proper tests can help determine an appropriate course of treatment. Men who have a family history of cancer should start annual testing at age 35.
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