The current statistics regarding prostate cancer don't seem to be improving much. About 1 in 7 men will contract the disease, making it number two with a bullet behind skin cancer in America.
Read MoreWe know that prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the world. But did you know that it is much less prevalent in developed countries?
Read MoreBenign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH is when the prostate gland in men becomes enlarged and is not cancerous.
Read MoreWhen faced with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, a man will have several decisions to make. The most important decision is determining the best available method of treatment.
Read MoreDetecting prostate cancer can be difficult. It grows very slowly and men will not know they have it as there are no outward signs of a lump.
Read MoreMen take heed – stay away from highly processed carbohydrates to help lower your risk of developing prostate cancer.
Read MorePSA velocity is the rate at which your PSA level increases from year to year. This rate of change in PSA levels over time, can give crucial information to a doctor about your potential for cancer.
Read MorePatients have two main treatment options: surgery or radiation. Based on a patient’s goals, disease state, and health an appropriate treatment plan would be made.
Read MoreUnlike the PSA blood test, PCA3 is specific for prostate cancer and is not affected by prostate enlargement or other non-cancerous prostate conditions.
Read MoreThe new 10-minute saliva test uses a technique called liquid biopsy. It works by detecting tumor DNA when it is circulating in the body fluids.
Read MoreAfrican-American men have the highest risk of developing prostate cancer, compared all other races.
Read MoreM who choose ‘active surveillance’ do not follow up with tests and office visits as they should be.
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