Category Archives: From The Experts

Ask the Experts #5: How Can I Improve My Chances of Surviving Prostate Cancer?

In our Ask the Experts series, we’ll put a common question to one of the Grace Prostate Cancer Centre’s experts, and they’ll offer up an honest, candid response. From concerns about the prostate and prostate cancer, to queries regarding prostate … Continue reading

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Ask the Experts #4: If I Have a Gleason Score 6 on my Prostate Biopsy, Will it Stay a 6?

In our Ask the Experts series, we’ll put a common question to one of the Grace Prostate Cancer Centre’s urologists, and they’ll offer up an honest, candid response.  Today, we ask Bay of Plenty Urologist Jim Duthie for his thoughts on … Continue reading

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Ask the Experts #3: Does Fish Oil Increase the Risk of Prostate Cancer?

In our Ask the Experts series, we’ll put a common question to one of the Grace Prostate Cancer Centre’s urologists, and they’ll offer up an honest, candid response. From concerns about the prostate and prostate cancer, to queries regarding prostate … Continue reading

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Ask the Experts #2: Will I Still Ejaculate After Prostate Cancer Surgery?

In our Ask the Experts series, we’ll put a real patient question to one of the Grace Prostate Cancer Centre’s urologists, and they’ll offer up an honest, candid response. From commonly asked questions about the prostate and prostate cancer, to … Continue reading

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Ask the Experts #1: Will I Ever Be Dry Again After Prostate Cancer Surgery?

In our Ask the Experts series, we’ll put a real patient question to one of the Grace Prostate Cancer Centre’s urologists, and they’ll offer up an honest, candid response. Today, we asked Bay of Plenty Urologist Andre Westenberg about a common … Continue reading

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Six Steps to Prevent Prostate Cancer Before it Starts

World renowned robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgeon Dr David Samadi offers his advice on how to prevent prostate cancer. It’s all about moderation – Look out for foods that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, like coffee, green tea, fish, broccoli and leafy … Continue reading

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Supporting your husband through his prostate cancer journey

Having someone to support you through your prostate cancer journey is key in coping with the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Your partner or wife can be your biggest support during this time, and it’s important they know how they … Continue reading

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The importance of a healthy lifestyle post treatment for prostate cancer

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can go a long way in preventing disease, but it also has a part to play in fighting and recovering from an illness. Grace Prostate Cancer Centre continence nurse Judy Kelly shares her advice on the … Continue reading

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