Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. Although the cause is not known, most researchers believe — based on the latest research involving prostate cancer treatments and prostate cancer information- that changes in testosterone metabolism and/or bodily responses to testosterone are involved.

Throughout the world, autopsy reports show that evidence of microscopic prostate cancer is extremely common in older men. However, most men with this microscopic disease are never diagnosed with, nor do they die from, enlarged prostate cancer.

Unlike the dormant form of the disease, the incidence of potentially life-threatening enlarged prostate cancer varies greatly around the world. Researchers believe that, based on the latest research and current prostate cancer information, some factors - possibly involving diet or lifestyle issues - determine the risk of having potentially life-threatening enlarged prostate cancer.

American men are at high risk of being diagnosed with this enlarged prostate cancer, and African-American men are at particularly high risk, for reasons thatare not completely clear. A family history of enlarged prostate cancer increases the risk to a limited extent. Farmers, mechanics, tire and rubber manufacturing workers, sheet metal workers and workers exposed to cadmium have also been reported to be at increased risk.

Symptoms

Enlarged prostate cancer usually grows slowly, initially producing no symptoms. Later in the course of the disease, overlapping symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia - a very common benign condition - may appear. Some of these symptoms include frequent urination (including having to urinate more frequently at night), painful urination, a weak urinary stream, dribbling after urination and a sensation of incomplete emptying.

In addition to this pre-prostate cancer information, blood may appear in the urine. None of these symptoms are specific to enlarged prostate cancer - the diagnosis of this disease and exploration of prostate cancer treatments require the help of a doctor who has more knowledge then the average individual about prostate cancer information.

If prostate cancer spreads to a distant part of the body, it's most often found in bone, a condition that may cause bone pain. Prostate cancer information and research show that late stages of enlarged prostate cancer are associated with severe weight loss, untreatable fatigue-inducing anemia and finally, death.

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Complementary & Alternative Treatment Options For Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer is a disease that haunts mostly men and plays with the minds of those who have already experienced difficult prostate cancer treatments. It is estimated that 50% of all cancer patients turn to complementary or alternative treatments at some point in their illness in search for less invasive, less toxic treatments.

Know Your Risks!

It is important to consider all your options and risks when exploring complementary & alternative prostate cancer treatments and we suggest you not abandon conventional medical treatments for unproven alternative methods. EnerChi Health strongly recommends you look into all the available prostate cancer information, including alternative therapies and all of the costs involved.

Your Best Chance....

It is our belief that your best chance at remission or a cure for enlarged prostate cancer is a combination of conventional medicine with the best of complementary medicine to help manage the side effects of the prostate cancer treatments. There are many complementary health practices that are helping individuals cope with and manage the side effects caused by conventional prostate cancer treatments.

Complementary therapies that can safely be used with conventional medicine with the support of your physicians are:

CAM therapies that may be helpful for Prostate Cancer

Acupressure Acupuncture Aromather apy Art Therapy Ayurveda Biofeedback Bowen Technique Chiropractics Counselling/Psychotherapy Exercise Guided Imagery Healing Touch Herbal Therapy Homeopathy Humor Therapy Hypnotherapy Journal Therapy Magnet Therapy Massage Therapy Meditation Music Therapy Naturopathy Nutrition Osteopathy Qi Gong Reflexology Reiki Relaxation Therapy Retreats & Spas Shiatsu Spiritual Support Support Groups Tai Chi Therapeutic Touch Traditional Chinese Medicine Vitamins/Supplements Yoga

If you are considering Herbal therapy, Chinese medicine, massage therapy, naturopathy or homeopathy you should discuss this with your physician.

Incorporating complementary medicine into your health program will give you a sense of comfort, possibly improved health benefits and a greater sense of control over the outcome of your illness.

Disclaimer: The resources and links provided are for information purposes only and one should discuss treatment options with their physician.

Important: Whatever CAM treatment you opt for, it is important that you share the information with your physician. It is important that we begin to start talking about the many therapies available and begin to determine which practices are the most helpful.