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Dr. Katz is a radiation oncologist who has now treated over 600 prostate cancer patients with the CyberKnife stereotactic body radiation system. In this video he discusses his experience with the use of this method for the treatment of localized prostate cancer.

I have a strong family history of prostate cancer (father & older brother). I am now over 65 and my PSA tests have remained at normal levels I have that test and a rectal exam by a urologist done annually. I’ve heard recently that pomegranate juice may be of value in treating men wiith prostate cancer whose cancer is still progressing despite radiation and/or hormonal therapy. What I’d like to know is this:

(1) Is there any evidence that it might help in preventing or delaying onset of the disease? and
(2) Is there any indication it could interfere with early diagnosis by skewing the PSA test?
Cat Lover: Thank you for your kind remarks. Last year after reading an article that advised taking 4 times the usual recommended dose of Vitamin D3 I asked my urologist about it and he was able to tell me nothing. I think he would have no more information about pomegranate juice. I find that most doctors’ knowledge of therapies is restricted to treatment of trauma, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and the latest drugs the big pharmaceutical companies are pushing. They don’t seem to know or even care about alternative therapies. I know, of course, there are exceptional doctors who do, but it’s difficult to find them.

He is in stage 1, 55 years ols, and is considering this instead of an operation to remove it. Anyone know any stats on this procedure?

I have a buddy who is about to undergo the procedure. Is there anyone out there who has had it that he can talk to?

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Dr. Carol Kornmehl guides patients through this intimidating process, explaining each step of the therapy and the results they can expect from there treatment.

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