Andrology and Erectile Dysfunction
Checkout this video about andrology and erectile dysfunction from the Foundation 49 men’s health specialist, Associate Professor, Doug Lording.
Health Checks: Colorectal Cancer
Survival of bowel cancer is closely related to the stage of the disease at diagnosis –early detection through regular testing is advantageous. If you are in the high risk group, it’s recommended that you arrange for regular testing with your doctor. Continue Reading
Colon Cancer: Prevention & Management
Research has shown that high fat (especially saturated – animal – fat), low fibre diets can increase the risk of many cancers, including, bowel, lung, prostate and uterine cancers. This risk can therefore be minimised by eating more fresh fruits, leafy green vegetables and wholegrain foods. Consuming red meat and alcohol in moderation is also recommended. Continue Reading
Health Checks: Prostate Cancer
Checking for prostate cancer has been controversial due to the lack of definitive evidence that testing is beneficial. Continue Reading
Prostate Cancer: Management
While the cause for prostate cancer remains undetermined, it is not possible to prevent this illness. Research is continuing into the following methods of prevention: Continue Reading
Prostate Cancer: Causes & Diagnosis
Prostate cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer-related death amongst Australian men. Despite this statistic, prostate cancer is not always life-threatening – particularly for men over the age of 70, and those with low risk disease, many die with the disease rather than because of it. On the other hand, for those younger men with rapidly growing prostate cancer, the disease may be highly fatal.
What is the prostate? The prostate is the gland responsible for the production of some of the fluid that makes up semen. It’s about the size of a walnut, and is located just below the bladder.
Colon Cancer: Causes & Diagnosis
Colorectal cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the colon. The colon is part of the large intestine – the body’s digestive system – which absorbs water and nutrients from foods and helps pass waste material out of the body. Continue Reading
Health Checks: Lung Cancer
Checks for lung cancer should take place as early as possible after symptoms appear. Continue Reading
Skin Cancer: Prevention & Management
Most of us are familiar with the ‘slip, slop, slap’ advertising campaign that urges us to wear a long sleeved shirt, sunscreen and hat when outdoors. This is sound advice.
Researchers believe that incidence of melanoma is increasing because people are spending more time in the sun. Studies have also shown that reducing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, sunlamps and tanning salons, results in a reduced risk of melanoma.
Skin Cancer: Causes & Diagnosis
Skin cancer is more common in Australia than any other nation, proving that we’re a “sunburnt country” in more ways than one. Melanoma risk is generally highest in northern Australia and lower in southern areas, showing a correlation to exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Alarmingly, the incidence of melanoma cases is growing rapidly, along with the number of deaths caused by this form of cancer. Indeed, among men, the death rates for melanoma are increasing faster than for any other cancer.
