If you’re one of the 230,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, you’re probably dealing with a dilemma of which treatment option to choose. Your doctor has likely spoken with you about radiation and surgery, but how do you choose?
Read MoreThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends against PSA (prostate specific antigen) screening for prostate cancer. The task force currently gives PSA screening a grade D, meaning that there is moderate or high certainty that the PSA test has no benefit or that the harms outweigh the benefits. This recommendation was first issued in 2011.
Read MoreWho's at risk for prostate cancer? Knowing your risk factors such as lifestyle habits and family history can save your life. Knowledge is power. Here's what men and women need to know.
Read MoreA new study from suggests that statins either alone or in combination with metformin may reduce the risk of dying from prostate cancer. The study’s findings were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago. The study was carried out by Grace L. Lu-Yao, PhD, an epidemiologist at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick.
Read MoreA multi-center study by New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center found a urine test can determine if a patient has high-grade prostate cancer with 92% accuracy. The findings were presented at the AUA 2015 Annual Meeting. This study could present a breakthrough in how doctors screen for prostate cancer.
Read MoreThis is the first study that has investigated the connection between BMI and prostate cancer-specific outcomes among patients treated with definitive EBRT in the era of dose-escalated IMRT with daily IGRT.
Read MoreWhy is this important? Because prostate cancer is to men as breast cancer is to women. And just as with any other cancer, an early understanding of your risk factors and how to potentially reduce them is tremendously valuable. We explore.
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The treatment options for prostate cancer can vary depending on a number of factors. These factors also affect the prognosis of the disease. The most important factor when determining which treatment option is best is the stage of the prostate cancer.
Read MoreNew study shows there may be a significant link between baldness and a higher risk of prostate cancer. Men, here's what you need to know.
Read More1 out of every 8 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. The search for a cure has never been bigger. But, prostate cancer recurrence is also a major issue when it comes to this disease. But now researchers may have developed a vaccine.
Read MoreNew research has emerged these past few weeks on prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and its genetic root. There's a big debate in how prostate cancer should be treated in older verses younger men. Now, a new study is showing where the gaps are and in particular when we find aggressive prostate cancer, how it should be treated.
Read MoreKeeping a healthy prostate has a lot to do with everyday lifestyle choices. There are many small changes men can adopt to their daily habits for preventing prostate cancer and other prostate issues. We've made it fool-proof for you with this guide.
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