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Well-Done Meat Consumption May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk
Research into the dietary habits of about a thousand men from the Cleveland area has found that a high consumption of meats, especially of red meat prepared by grilling, is positively associated with an increased risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. This particular study, which was led by Dr. John Witte of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has a number of limitations, but it does add support to other investigations connecting meat consumption with cancer risk.

Toronto researchers speculate regarding a link between prostate cancer and oral contraceptive use
Very preliminary and speculative research, designed to spark further inquires, suggests that there may be a connection between oral contraceptive use and rising rates of prostate cancer. One theory is that the widespread use of birth-control pills in various populations may result in a higher level of estrogen in the environment, which might, in turn, increase prostate cancer risk.

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Fred McHenry: Founder of the PCCN Calgary Warriors Group | 7/4/2011

Fred McHenry was born in Northern Ireland in 1932 and destined to be a builder his whole life. He obtained an engineering degree, and, after a working stint in Malaysia, he settled in Calgary in 1958 with wife Kathleen: daughters Helen, Lynda, and Maureen followed. He worked for the city, first as an engineer, then later as Director – Parks and Recreation. As Director, he was the initiator or overseer of several seminal facilities, including the pathway system, Nose Hill Park, the Olympic Winter Games facilities, and various recreation centres. He retired in 1988, functioned as a consultant for engineering projects in Asia, and travelled widely with Kathleen. Then, in 1997, Fred was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He tackled this challenge with his usual intensity, learning as much as he could about the disease and gathering information on treatment protocols, medical trial opportunities, and supplement and nutritional options, to name just a few of his interests. He regularly challenged his oncologists with new approaches to try. Fred passed away on May 21, 2011 from prostate cancer.

Smoking at time of diagnosis may increase risk of prostate cancer mortality and recurrence | 6/27/2011

A recent study out of Harvard and the University of California, San Francisco suggests that men with prostate cancer who smoke have an increased risk of dying from the disease and of having their prostate cancer come back after treatment. The men also were more likely to die of cardiovascular disease or other causes than nonsmokers with prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Risk and 5a-Reductase Inhibitors | 6/13/2011

Last week, another voice was added to the ongoing discussion about the benefits and risks of a class of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. These drugs (e.g., dutasteride and finasteride) have been used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for years, but, recently, their possible role in prostate cancer prevention has been studied and debated.

Diagnosed with prostate cancer? Go for a brisk walk | 5/31/2011

Researchers from the University of California reported this month that regular, brisk walks can help delay or even stop the progression of prostate cancer.

Pinpointing Aggressive Prostate Cancer: Another Puzzle Piece | 5/25/2011

Supported, in part, by funds from Prostate Cancer Canada, research conducted at McMaster University has uncovered another piece of a complicated puzzle: How can we distinguish aggressive prostate cancer that is likely to spread and threaten a man’s life from the less dangerous and more common sort?

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