PROSTATE HEALTH
New study says testicular cancer may raise prostate cancer risk
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According to a new study at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, men who have had testicular cancer may have an increased risk for prostate cancer. While there have been previous studies that have shown an increased risk of prostate cancer in men who have previously had testicular cancer, this is the first one to observe the risk of getting intermediate or high-risk prostate cancer.
Read MoreProstate cancer: Not just an older man’s disease
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We've seen a six-fold increase in younger men getting prostate cancer. And if it occurs in younger men, the tumor is more likely to be growing at a rapid rate. Here's what they need to know.
Read MoreScientists Reveal Genetic Root of Prostate Cancer
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We already know family history is a major risk factor for prostate cancer but new research may reveal the root of the role genetics plays in the development of the disease.
Read MoreProstate Health Guide
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Keeping 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.
Read MoreEmerging Bio Markers for Prostate Cancer Detection
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Over 233,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and almost 30,000 die every year. We don't have many screening tests available but a new bio markers are being discovered as significant in the process of detecing prostate cancer. Men and women, here's what you need to know.
Read More5 Ways To A Healthy Prostate
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Almost 30,000 men die from prostate cancer every year in the US. It is a silent killer with often no symptoms. Preventon is key. Here are 5 prostate health tips.
Read MoreBone Scans and CT Scans for Prostate Cancer Patients
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As we talk more about early prostate cancer screening this month, it’s helpful to understand more about the diagnostic process. Following the detection of an elevated PSA level, patients typically move on to a prostate biopsy.
Read MoreEnlarged Prostate: What is it? What are the treatments?
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The enlarging of the prostate gland occurs naturally as men age. Unfortunately, this process can press on the urethra and result in nuisance side effects including urination and bladder problems. The good news is that an enlarged prostate is benign (not cancerous) nor will it increase your risk of prostate cancer; for these reasons it is often referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Read MoreTomatoes and Broccoli: Part of Your Prostate Wellness
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There is a lot to read about the benefits of certain foods in the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. Prominent among these “super foods” are tomatoes and broccoli. Tomatoes are rich in the antioxidant lycopene and broccoli is stacked with sulforaphane.
Read MoreBack to Basics: Prostate Cancer and Treatment Options
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Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, with lung cancer being number one. About 1 in every 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, and over 27,000 men die from it yearly.
Read MoreMRI-Guided Biopsy: Better Detection Method for Prostate Cancer
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MRI-Guided Biopsy is a huge step forward for prostate cancer detection. Both men and women need to understand this new method and ask your urologist if they're using it.
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