My New York Minute

Despite our love of fried delicacies, they do not love the prostate. Fried foods are an American staple—from fried chicken, doughnuts and French fries—these ubiquitous items are readily available at every corner restaurant and fast-food location. Go to any state or county fair and you’ll find more bizzare manifestations of the American love affair with [...]

Six things men should know about tomatoes, fish oil, vitamin supplements, testosterone, PSA testing and more. We all know that with more 27 known varieties of prostate cancer, it often seems like a moving target when deciding what to do either to prevent or better our chance of survival following diagnosis. Research data is sometimes contradictory. Independent pundits [...]

We saw it coming… as Chinese citizens embrace a more western diet, the number of prostate cancer cases is rising. Researchers have long pointed to Asia as an example of how dietary differences may make a difference in cancer initiation and proliferation. In fact, one very prominent U.S. prostate cancer specialist once told me that there are entire regions [...]

Twelve patients are better off because of one man’s challenge. I first met Kurt C. on the Healing Well online prostate cancer forum. Recently he emailed me to tell me of a unique challenge he had issued on Healing Well. For every patient or survivor who participated in his PC/Aerobic Challenge, he would make a donation to [...]

New study underscores the importance of exercise for prostate cancer patients. In earlier entries, I’ve written of the need to maintain weight loss following a diagnosis of prostate cancer. There is that hockey stick curve that demonstrates the chances of recurrence dramatically increasing with each pound gained. Now, data from a recent study conducted by [...]

This afternoon’s appointment with my oncologist provided some welcomed good news.  Now, on to my next two appointments. So, I suppose last week’s CT debacle was worth it.  Allergic reaction and all, we learned today that my scan was clear with no detectable tumors.  And, by the way, I AM NOT ALLERGIC TO SHELLFISH.  I enjoyed [...]

I am looking forward to collecting on a wager and enjoying a celebratory nip. When I started with my weight loss endeavor many friends came forward with words of encouragement and support.  My wife and sons stepped up the game making sure I was eating the right things at home.  But, the most intriguing enticement came [...]

33 pounds down,  3 OVER goal! With exactly one week left until surgery, I have reached my original 30 pound weight loss goal, beating it by three pounds.  I am now convinced I can reach -35 by June 4–a total of five pounds motivated by Team Winter.  I am beginning to feel like Forrest Gump when he began [...]

29 pounds down.  JUST 1 MORE to goal… Cue the music, start blending those Jambas… I am in the home stretch of reaching my 30 pound weight loss goal before surgery.  With two weeks to go, I hope to earn a few Jamba juices and see a donation go to Team Winter.  I am one happy guy this morning!  I [...]

26 pounds down.  4 more to goal. With last week’s weigh in, I mentioned how Team Winter had challenged me to lose more than my targeted 30 pounds.  I counter challenged saying that if I reached 40 pounds, Winter Vinecki could buy me a Jamba Juice.  What can I say?  This young girl loves a bet.  [...]