For many men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, hot flashes can be an unexpected and even disruptive part of androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). ADT lowers male hormones like testosterone, which prostate cancer cells rely on to grow. By reducing testosterone levels, ADT helps slow or control the cancer. What are the side effects of ADT? Testosterone affects […]

If you or a loved one has finished prostate cancer treatment, you may have questions about monitoring and recurrence. Board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Jacob Berchuck at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University (previously with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute) shares his insights on recurrence for localized prostate cancer and the importance of monitoring after treatment in this […]

Cancer treatment is often centered around clinical elements: appointments, dosages, scan results, and waiting rooms. This rhythm can undermine something just as vital as physical health, a sense of normalcy or the feeling of being in control That’s where mindfulness gardening enters as something genuinely different. Unlike meditation apps or breathing exercises, tending to a […]

A search for “Which plant kills cancer cells?” frequently highlights soursop. Social media, wellness blogs, and viral content sometimes describe it as a “miracle cure.” These assertions resonate emotionally, particularly among patients and families facing cancer diagnoses. Scientific evidence, however, presents a contrasting narrative. Clinical searches for soursop cancer do yield legitimate peer-reviewed studies, and […]