Who would ever guess a gland the size of a chestnut could cause so many issues for men? This gland known as the prostate gland lies just below the bladder and has the unique function of producing the fluid which protects and enriches sperm that makes up semen.
Read MoreOne of your best defenses – and even one of your best attacks if you are diagnosed with prostate cancer – is your diet.
Read MoreMen take heed – stay away from highly processed carbohydrates to help lower your risk of developing prostate cancer.
Read MoreThere are many weapons in our arsenal in the war on prostate cancer, and we will use many of them at the same time.
Read MoreProstate cancer is a complicated and multi-headed beast, and doctors are constantly looking for any new edge, and new weapon that science can provide. Scientists at The Wistar Institute were not able to contribute a new bullet to The Cause – but they did find a new Achilles' heel at which to shoot.
Read MoreOne of the Holy Grails for cancer clinicians is diagnosing prostate cancer spread through a non-invasive blood test.
Read MoreThe statistics have been clear for a long while now: African American men are more susceptible to prostate cancer.
Read MoreActive surveillance carefully monitors low grade or low risk prostate cancer for any signs of progression.
Read MoreAfrican American and Hispanic men have higher mortality rates when it comes to prostate cancer – that much has been well-documented.
Read MoreHormone therapies are a popular approach in the treatment of prostate cancer. Their goal is to either reduce or stop androgens in the body from affecting prostate cells.
Read MoreHormone therapy for prostate cancer, also called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), is often used when the cancer has spread too far within the body or if surgery or radiation has not been effective.
Read MoreSnus is a smokeless, moist pouch tobacco sold in teabag-like sachets that you place under your upper lip. It was created in Sweden, where it is credited with lowering smoking rates.
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