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It is in the neighborhood of 50 years since the most significant advance was made by Drs. Huggins and Hodges who received the Nobel prize for medicine when they made the discovery that it was the male bodies production of Hormones that fed and proliferated Prostate Cancer.

Preface

The first consideration for the Detection of the disease should be involved in the currently most accurate method which is the PSA blood test which should be undertaken immediately after a man has had his 40th birthday. In the case where a man has a history of prostate cancer in the family, brother(s), father, grandfather, early detection is even more important, to commence annual PSA tests immediately after his 30th birthday. In addition Afro American males who have a 4 times incidence of the disease should also commence PSA detection at 30 years of age. It is better to be safe than sorry.

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To properly diagnose condition of the gland a transrectal ultrasound, utilizing the most advanced equipment preferably by a doppler color enhanced unit which can obtain a superior image, enhancing the hypoechoic echogenicity in suspicious tumor areas that permits a needle GUIDED biopsy rather than multiple random biopsies should be undertaken.

Diagnosis
Text Box: In consideration of the knowledge of the patient, the knowledge, capability and experience of the attending physician, and the availability and use of the most up-to-date equipment a complete evaluation should be undertaken, with a written report be furnished to the patient outlining ALL treatment options available, not those that serve only the vested interests of the physician.

Evaluation
Text Box: The most controversial aspects involving prostate cancer are the recommended methods of treatment which may be greatly influenced by the vested interests of the physician, the extent of their knowledge and experience with the treatments of the disease and their adherence to their hypocratic oath.

Treatment
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“Let’s Conquer Prostate Cancer In OUR Lifetime”

The most controversial aspects involving prostate cancer are the recommended methods of treatment which may be greatly influenced by the vested interests of the physician, the extent of their knowledge and experience with the treatments of the disease and their adherence to their hypocratic oath.

Alternative Therapies

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PAACT Inc. (Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatments)

PO Box 141695

Grand Rapids, MI  49514

 

1143 Parmelee Ave NW

Grand Rapids, MI  49504

To contact us:

Phone:  616-453-1477

Fax: 616-453-1846

E-mail: paact@paactusa.org