For a small gland the size of a walnut, the prostate is responsible for keeping the male reproductive system on task. Located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder surrounding the urethra, over the course of a day, it has plenty of things to do keeping it busy.
Read MoreDr. David Samadi gives his expert opinion on how 3 out of 4 Americans are unaware that prostate cancer initially does not have noticeable symptoms.
Read MoreComparing the effectiveness of surgery versus radiation in the management of prostate cancer has been hotly debated for many years.
Read MoreOne vital tool used to screen men for prostate cancer is PSA or prostate specific antigen testing.
Read MoreCall it an age thing. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) will be present in about one quarter of men by the time they reach the age of 55.
Read MoreFor men, receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be anxiety-provoking and upsetting. For some of these men, hearing this information may be so distressing as to trigger thoughts of suicide.
Read MoreDr David Samadi comments on a study finding MRI fusion biopsy outperforming standard prostate biopsy in patients with a prior negative prostate biopsy.
Read MoreIf a man is having symptoms of prostate cancer, the disease is most likely at an advanced stage. Symptoms possibly indicating prostate cancer all men should be aware of include the following:
Read MoreAnyone who develops any type of cancer will have their diagnosis staged according to the grade of the cancer.
Read MoreAll men need to have the talk – the talk with their male relatives on who has had prostate cancer or who has not.
Read MoreEven though there is no proven prostate cancer prevention strategy, prevention is still the best medicine to practice.
Read MoreHow many men can name at least three symptoms of prostate cancer?
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