Posted on December 20, 2012 by Sitemaster
Extracts of the berries of the saw palmetto plant (Serenoa repens) have long been used as an alternative form of therapy by men with symptoms suggesting lower urinary tract disorders (e.g., difficulty with urination; frequent urination; etc.). However, there is good evidence that such treatment is ineffective. … READ MORE …
Filed under: Prevention, Risk | Tagged: Prevention, PSA, risk, saw palmetto | 9 Comments »
Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sitemaster
Saw palmetto extract (made from the berries of the saw palmetto plant, Serenoa repens) is widely used by many men to prevent or treat benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). While it is not known to have any effect on prostate cancer, the use of saw palmetto has long been a topic of discussion in the prostate cancer community. … READ MORE …
Filed under: Living with Prostate Cancer, Prevention | Tagged: benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH, extract, saw palmetto | 9 Comments »
Posted on December 16, 2008 by Sitemaster
There are a number of interesting (if somewhat technical) reports today dealing with the following issues:
- The size and metabolism of the “normal” prostate and their relationship to age
- Defining who is potentially appropriate for focal therapy
- Saw palmetto berry extract as an anti-tumor agent?
- Is chlormanidone a helpful non-steroidal antiandrogen? … READ MORE …
Filed under: Diagnosis, Drugs in development, Management, Risk, Treatment | Tagged: age, chlormanidone, focal, metabolism, prostate, saw palmetto, size, therapy | Leave a comment »