Nothing is more wonderful for the human spirit, body, and mind than the free and uninhibited expression of sexuality. Nothing is more glorious than the joyful sharing of physical pleasure between two generous, enthusiastic human beings. A current plague of confusion and self-consciousness causes most men to have less sex than they would like, and they enjoy the sex they do have a lot less. Continue Reading
Diet and Prostate Cancer
The Health Benefits of Having Sex
Governor Jerry Brown And His Prostate Cancer
It has been widely reported in the media that Jerry Brown, governor of the state of California, has just completed radiation treatment for early prostate cancer. When I saw him on television recently, he looked fit, alert, and vigorous and bore no apparent adverse effects from his treatment. Continue Reading
Nonsurgical Treatment For Prostate Cancer Is Gaining Favor
With the current controversy on prostate cancer screening and PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing, a trend appears to be developing away from aggressive surgical treatment for early-stage localized prostate cancer. Continue Reading
The Mo The Better
As a urologic oncologist, I stand on the receiving end of a remarkable phenomenon. Movember, a brilliant idea hatched in Australia in 2003, encourages men worldwide to “grow a Mo” (a moustache) during the month of November as a vehicle to raise money for research and patient support in the treatment of prostate cancer and for general issues pertaining to men’s health. Continue Reading
The Robot Wins Again Robotic Technology and Prostate Cancer Surgery
In a recent study presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association, Dr. Jeffrey K. Mullins of the Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute in Baltimore concluded that the adoption of robotic technology in organ-confined prostate cancer surgeries has a positive impact on patient morbidity, length of hospital stay, post-surgical hospital readmissions, and overall recovery. Continue Reading
Skinny Is Better Than Fat For Good Sex
Let’s face the truth: It is a lot easier for a man to operate smoothly and vigorously in bed if he is not carrying a 20-pound belt of blubber around his waist. Not only are there health risks to being overweight, but for most women, a lean physique is much more attractive than a chubby one. But even more important than how other people see you is your perception of your body. Continue Reading
Surgery Versus Watchful Waiting In Early-Stage Prostate Cancer
The results of a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that surgery for early-stage prostate cancer was no better in saving lives than observation alone over a 10-year period. The study compared radical prostatectomy with watchful waiting in men diagnosed with low-grade localized prostate cancer and concluded that surgery did not significantly prolong the lives of many of the men. Continue Reading
Brand-Name Drugs Versus Generic Equivalents– A Moral Dilemma
We are all aware of many high-priced drugs, some costing more than $10,000 a month for treatment, that have radically altered the course of a patient’s illness. We are also aware of a huge market in generic-equivalent drugs, many of which are similar in chemical composition and effect to their high-priced cousins. Continue Reading




