The aftermath of radiating prostate cancer November 20, 2022 Ask Dr. G, Cancer Dear Dr. G,I was diagnosed with stage I prostate cancer several years ago.The doctor told me the cancer was still in the early stages as my PSA was only 11, and the scans showed the disease had not spread.I...
A robotic helping hand for prostate cancer November 13, 2022 Ask Dr. G, Cancer Dear Dr. G,I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer; this comes after I went for a routine PSA blood test at the age of 55 years old and ended up with a biopsy, which detected prostate cancer.I was...
Pink attitude for male breast cancer October 2, 2022 Ask Dr. G, Cancer Dear Dr G,I understand the month of October is generally dedicated to breast cancer awareness and as such I am curious as to whether or not the public is aware that breast cancer can also affect men.I...
Ignorance is no bliss when it comes to the prostate May 15, 2022 Ask Dr. G, Cancer Dear Dr G,I am almost too embarrassed to ask for your help. But I guess my prostate troubles are simply unbearable and may need some intervention.I have been blissfully waking up at night to urinate...
Not the end of the line November 28, 2021 Ask Dr. G, Cancer Dear Dr G,I am a 25-year-old-man who never imagined I could get cancer.I was diagnosed with testicular cancer in November last year and would like to relate my experience.Two years ago, I noticed a...
HPV: Mankind not too kind to men November 21, 2021 Ask Dr. G, Cancer Dear Dr. G,I am rather curious after reading something about HPV infections in men; I think most people would agree HPV is a condition affects women and as such I am perplexed as to why the HPV vaccination...
Fighter between the sheets after prostate cancer November 14, 2021 Ask Dr. G, Cancer, Fertility, Sexual Function Dear Dr. G,I attended a prostate cancer awareness week last November during the #onlymencan campaign and built up the courage to go for a PSA blood test.My PSA was elevated, and I was advised to have a...
It’s Movember: Have you been screened for prostate cancer? November 7, 2021 Ask Dr. G, Cancer, General Health Dear Dr. G,Thank you for your yearly effort and contribution in addressing the taboo subject of men’s health, especially in the month of November.I am 50 years old and reasonably healthy with good...
Early detection of prostate cancer is key to successful treatment July 25, 2021 Ask Dr. G, Cancer, Sexual Function Dear Dr G,I am a reasonably healthy chap who went for a routine Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test a few months ago. Unfortunately, the tumor marker was unexpectedly high at 6.Sadly, at the age of 55,...
The bittersweet truth of sex after prostate cancer November 23, 2020 Ask Dr. G, Cancer, Fertility, Sexual Function Dear Dr. G,I send you this email with a very heavy heart as I recently discovered I have prostate cancer, which was detected when I visited the doctors for my medical check up recently after several months of...
