Most beauty products contain harmful chemicals. Even products claiming to be “organic” are often made with harmful chemicals. Many of these chemicals are banned in Europe, but very few of them are banned in the U.S. Some of these commonly used, harmful materials are linked to cancer. These chemicals are called “endocrine disrupting chemicals” because […] The post 5 Everyday Men’s Products Linked to Prostate Cancer appeared first on Alarcon Urology ..read more

Prostate cancer isn’t talked about nearly as much as breast cancer, but it should be. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. This means most of us will either be […] The post September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Why It Matters appeared first on Alarcon Urology ..read more

Have you just been diagnosed with prostate cancer? You’re not alone. It’s estimated that 161,360 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year alone. Although being diagnosed with cancer is never good news, there’s plenty of good news about being diagnosed with prostate cancer versus other types of cancer. The 5-year survival rate  for […] The post Just Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Now What? appeared first on Alarcon Urology ..read more

If you suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), you might be willing to try anything to keep your symptoms under control. This may mean giving up some of the foods you love. BPH, like many health problems, is affected by the foods we eat. What Foods Should I Avoid? Bread, Cereals, Eggs and Poultry A […] The post Food to Avoid if You Have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) appeared first on Alarcon Urology ..read more

If you want a healthy prostate, you may need to increase your vitamin D intake. Research shows that vitamin D plays a role in the health of your prostate. Unfortunately, for most men, vitamin D levels naturally decrease with age. Vitamin D is not found in many foods, so the main source of vitamin D […] The post Vitamin D and Your Prostate Health appeared first on Alarcon Urology ..read more

BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) is part of the normal aging process for men. Most men will experience some symptoms of BPH starting after the age of 40. You may be wondering if there is anything you can do to prevent it. Although family history and other factors can foreshadow your future prostate health, BPH can […] The post Can I Prevent BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)? appeared first on Alarcon Urology ..read more

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and erectile dysfunction (ED) are stressful enough on their own. And your anxiety may increase when you realize that BPH and ED are linked. While scientists are not sure exactly why they’re linked, one theory is that the stress of having BPH worsens sexual problems such as ED. In a multinational […] The post Does BPH Cause Erectile Dysfunction? appeared first on Alarcon Urology ..read more

BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) is the enlargement of the prostate. This common condition is found in more than half of men over the age of 50. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with BPH, you may be hoping to find a way to reverse the condition. Unfortunately, BPH will not reverse on its own, but several […] The post Can BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) Be Reversed? appeared first on Alarcon Urology ..read more

If you have trouble urinating, you may become worried that you have BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Your anxiety isn’t irrational—BPH is extremely common in older men. It’s estimated that 50 percent of men between the ages of 51-60 have symptoms of BPH and nearly 90 percent of men over the age of 80 have symptoms […] The post Are You at Risk of Developing BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)? appeared first on Alarcon Urology ..read more

Prostate cancer is diagnosed in approximately 1 in 6 men, and it’s the top fatal cancer for men over age 75. If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you most likely have a lot on your mind – not least of which is your treatment plan going forward. Luckily, there are numerous options when it […] The post Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer appeared first on Alarcon Urology ..read more