Potential prostate problems men may face
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The walnut-sized prostate gland is tucked away inside a man’s body where it resides in front of the rectum between the bladder and penis.
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PROSTATE HEALTH
Why family history affects prostate cancer risk
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All men need to have the talk – the talk with their male relatives on who has had prostate cancer or who has not.
Read MoreManaging possible side effects from prostate cancer
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Whether from surgery or radiation, urinary and sexual issues can arise after these treatments are given.
Read MoreThe emotional impact of prostate cancer
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One of the most common cancers to affect American men is prostate cancer.
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Understanding the pathology report of a prostate biopsy
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Many doctors will want to conduct a prostate specific antigen or PSA test on men once past the age of 40.
Read MoreWhat exactly is the purpose of the prostate gland?
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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 MoreYearly PSA screening highly effective for reducing prostate cancer deaths
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A recent study of over 400,000 men under the age of 80 years found that prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening every 12 to 18 months decreased prostate cancer mortality and all-cause mortality risk by a significant 64% and 24% respectively, among men aged 55 to 74 years.
Read MoreGrading prostate cancer with the Gleason Score
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Anyone who develops any type of cancer will have their diagnosis staged according to the grade of the cancer.
Read MoreProstate cancer symptoms men shouldn’t ignore
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How many men can name at least three symptoms of prostate cancer?
Read MoreTeenage alcohol use triples risk of aggressive prostate cancer
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Alcohol consumption has long been linked to several forms of cancer, especially breast, liver, and esophageal, mouth, and colorectal cancers.
Read MoreStatin use may reduce mortality in prostate cancer
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It appears that men diagnosed with prostate cancer who use statins for lowering their cholesterol, have improved mortality outcomes.
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