Archives: April 2015

• Is Radiation Necessary After a Prostatectomy?

  April 30, 2015
  When prostate cancer is the diagnosis, many men will find their doctors recommending complete removal of the gland to increase their odds of beating the disease and preventing recurrence. Additional treatment, however, may be indicated to ensure that cancer cells are indeed gone and will stay that way. That’s why radiation therapy following a prostatectomy is often recommended either immediately...read more

• A Little ‘Me Time’ is Time Well Spent During Cancer Treatments

  April 13, 2015
  When it comes to cancer the old saying that the cure is worse than the disease oftentimes fits. After all, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy treatments are grueling and they can take their toll on the body, mind and spirit. Since maintaining a positive attitude in the face of it all is important for battling this disease and so are...read more