Treatment For Prostate Cancer
Treatment for prostate cancer depends on the stage of the disease. Some men with early-stage prostate cancer can be treated with active surveillance, which involves monitoring the disease closely but not treating it right away. Other men may need surgery or radiation therapy to treat their prostate cancer.
Home Remedies
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may be wondering about home remedies. While there is no cure for prostate cancer, there are treatments available to manage the disease. Some men opt for home remedies instead of traditional medical treatment.
There are a few home remedies that are commonly used to treat prostate cancer.
Saw palmetto
Saw palmetto has long been touted as a natural remedy for an enlarged prostate. But can this herbal supplement also treat prostate cancer?
Some studies have shown that saw palmetto can help to slow the progression of prostate cancer. In one study, men with early-stage prostate cancer who took saw palmetto daily for two years had a lower risk of the cancer progressing than those who didn’t take the supplement.
While more research is needed, saw palmetto may be worth considering for men with prostate cancer. It’s generally considered safe, with few side effects. If you’re thinking about taking a saw palmetto, talk to your doctor first to see if it’s right for you.
Lycopene
Lycopene is a nutrient found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. Some studies have suggested that Lycopene may help to prevent or treat prostate cancer.
One study found that men who took a Lycopene supplement had a lower risk of developing prostate cancer than those who did not take the supplement. Another study found that men with prostate cancer who were treated with Lycopene had a lower risk of the cancer coming back than those who did not take Lycopene.
Pomegranate Juice
A new study has found that pomegranate juice may be an effective treatment for prostate cancer. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that pomegranate juice was able to kill prostate cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.
Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants, which are believed to play a role in preventing and treating cancer. The juice is also thought to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to reduce the size of the prostate and slow the growth of cancer cells.
The study’s lead author, Dr. UCLA urologist Michael S. Lauer, said that the findings “support the idea that pomegranate juice may offer a safe and effective way to treat men with prostate cancer.” He added that more research is needed to confirm the findings.
Green Tea
In a new study, researchers have found that men who drink green tea may be less likely to develop prostate cancer. The findings come from a large-scale study of over 50,000 men, and suggest that green tea may have protective effects against the disease.
The study found that men who drank the most green tea had a 20% lower risk of developing prostate cancer than those who did not drink any green tea. The effect was even stronger for those who drank more than seven cups of green tea per day.
Previous studies have also suggested that green tea may be protective against other types of cancer, including ovarian cancer and breast cancer. Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which are thought to help protect cells from damage and prevent the development of cancerous tumors. These findings add to the growing body of evidence suggesting that green tea may be beneficial for health.
Shiitake Mushroom Extract
Mushrooms have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and now there is scientific evidence to support the use of Shiitake Mushroom Extract to treat prostate cancer. In a recent study, men with prostate cancer who took Shiitake Mushroom Extract had a significant reduction in tumor size and PSA levels.
Shiitake Mushroom Extract works by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and inducing apoptosis, or cell death. It also has anti-inflammatory and immune-stimulating properties. These effects make it an ideal natural treatment for prostate cancer.
If you are considering using Shiitake Mushroom Extract to treat your prostate cancer, speak with your doctor about the potential risks and benefits.
Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP)
While prostate cancer is most commonly treated with surgery, radiation, or hormone therapy, some patients are instead turning to Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP). MCP is a type of pectin that is found in citrus fruits and has been modified to be more easily absorbed by the body. Some studies have shown that MCP can help to shrink tumors and slow the growth of prostate cancer cells.
MCP works by binding to galectin-3, a protein that is found in high levels in prostate cancer cells. By binding to galectin-3, MCP prevents the cancer cells from sticking together and spreading. MCP also seems to stimulate the immune system and promote apoptosis (cell death) in cancer cells.
Although more research is needed, some men with prostate cancer are finding relief with MCP.
Rye grass pollen
Rye grass pollen may provide a new treatment for prostate cancer, according to recent research. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and the second leading cause of cancer death in men. There is no cure for prostate cancer, but treatments are available to manage the disease.
Rye grass pollen has been shown to kill prostate cancer cells in laboratory studies. The pollen also reduces the size of tumors in animal studies. These promising results suggest that rye grass pollen may be an effective treatment for prostate cancer in humans.
Pygeum africanum
Pygeum africanum is a traditional African medicine that is gaining popularity in the United States as a treatment for prostate cancer. Pygeum africanum extract has been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells and to reduce the size of the prostate gland. Pygeum africanum is generally well tolerated and has few side effects.