15th July 2008, 06:25 am
The following study is conducted by David Latini, PhD, the Houston Texas Malecare group leader.
The Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine is trying to understand how prostate cancer affects the lives of gay men. We would like to talk to gay men about their prostate cancer diagnosis, what treatments they have received, and how those treatments may have affected their lives and relationships.
The project
Men who take part in the project can expect
A short phone call to make sure they are eligible to be in the study and to get their address.
A web-based survey that will require approximately 45 minutes.
The survey will include questions about how prostate cancer has affected each man’s health and their relationships. Some questions will ask about treatment-related side-effects.
Eligibility
To take part in the study, a man must be
Gay
Diagnosed with localized prostate cancer within the last 2 years
Able to read and speak English
Able to receive project materials through the mail and complete a web-based survey
All information is
CONFIDENTIAL
To be a part of the study, please call or email:
Phone: 1-877-794-7852
E-mail: CancerOutcomes@BCM.edu
Please visit and consider signing the Petition to Make Prostate Cancer a National Priority at http://www.prostatecancerpetition.org
14th July 2008, 07:16 am
- Beets: Think of beets as red spinach, because they are a rich source of folate as well as natural red pigments that may be cancer fighters.
How to eat: Fresh, raw and grated to make a salad. Heating decreases the antioxidant power.
- Cabbage: Loaded with nutrients like sulforaphane, a chemical said to boost cancer-fighting enzymes.
How to eat: Asian-style slaw or as a crunchy topping on burgers and sandwiches.
- Swiss chard: A leafy green vegetable containing carotenoids that protect aging eyes.
How to eat it: Chop and saute in olive oil.
- Cinnamon: May help control blood sugar and cholesterol.
How to eat it: Sprinkle on coffee or oatmeal.
- Pomegranate juice: Appears to lower blood pressure and antioxidants, which may or many not be helpful.
How to eat: Just drink it.
- Dried plums: Okay, so they are really prunes, but they are packed with antioxidants.
How to eat: Wrapped in prosciutto and baked.
- Pumpkin seeds: The most nutritious part of the pumpkin and packed with magnesium; high levels of the mineral are associated with lower risk for early death.
How to eat: Roasted as a snack, or sprinkled on salad.
- Sardines: “Health food in a can.’’ They are high in omega-3’s, contain virtually no mercury and are loaded with calcium. They also contain iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and manganese as well as a full complement of B vitamins.
How to eat: Choose sardines packed in olive or sardine oil. Eat plain, mixed with salad, on toast, or mashed with dijon mustard and onions as a spread.
- Turmeric: The “superstar of spices,’’ it may have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
How to eat: Mix with scrambled eggs or in any vegetable dish.
- Frozen blueberries: Even though freezing can degrade some of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables, frozen blueberries are available year-round and don’t spoil; associated with better memory in animal studies.
How to eat: Blended with yogurt or chocolate soy milk and sprinkled with crushed almonds.
- Canned pumpkin: A low-calorievegetable that is high in fiber and immune-stimulating vitamin A; fills you up on very few calories.
How to eat: Mix with a little butter, cinnamon and nutmeg.
From the New York Times, June 30, 2008. Check with your doctor before starting any new diet.
8th July 2008, 06:57 am
According to research findings published by Stonewall Scotland, 17% of lesbian and bisexual women have never had a cervical smear test, compared to 7% of women in general. And one in ten of those who have never been tested have been told they are not at risk.
“This report is a wake-up call for all those concerned with Health in Scotland,” contends Stonewall Director, Calum Irving. “It is no longer acceptable to view health equality in terms of social background alone. For lesbian and bisexual women the experiences of prejudice, misunderstanding and at times hostility can damage long-term health and well-being.”
http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/features/display.var.2383504.0.NHS_failing_nonheterosexual_women.php
2nd July 2008, 10:21 am
Gay and bisexual men on surveillance or “watchful waiting” for prostate cancer are urged to participate in this telephone survey. This was last posted five months ago, but, there is still room in the study, so, call today!
The Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine and the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is conducting a study to understand how cancer affects the lives of men on “watchful waiting” or surveillance for their localized prostate cancer. The goal is to create a new patient education program for men on watchful waiting, so we need to understand their concerns.
Participation in the research project will not cost you anything and does not affect your healthcare at MEDVAMC or any other Baylor-affiliated hospital. You can be a patient at any hospital or clinic anywhere in the United States.
A short phone call to make sure they are eligible to be in the study and to schedule the interview
An interview that will last 60 to 90 minutes. The interview can be in person or on the phone, depending on where a man lives.
The interview will include questions about when you were diagnosed with prostate cancer, how you feel about having cancer, and how having cancer has impacted your life.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the study, a man must be
Diagnosed with localized prostate cancer within the last 3 years
No prostate cancer treatment (surgery, radiation, hormones)
Able to read and speak English
Able to receive project materials through the mail
All information is CONFIDENTIAL
Phone: 1-877-794-7852
E-mail: CancerOutcomes@bcm.edu
