Is Active Surveillance the Right Course For Men with Prostate Cancer?
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing of middle-age men to screen for prostate cancer has led to more cases being detected at an early stage. The common … Read more
Prostate Cancer
Can Flaxseed Prevent Spread of Prostate Cancer?
Many of my patients are very nutrition-conscious in terms of overall wellness. I have previously written about the benefits of heart-friendly diets because they also … Read more
Poultry and Prostate Cancer Risk: New Study
A number of studies have made a connection between the consumption of red meat and prostate cancer. Now, however, scientists are pointing to a link … Read more
Can Eating Mushrooms Lower Prostate Cancer Risk?
For millennia, many cultures have valued fungi for their medicinal powers. Yet it’s not until recently that scientists have put them to the test. Now … Read more
New Blood Test for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
The traditional way to screen for prostate cancer is the protein-specific antigen (PSA) test, a method that is not without its opponents and inaccuracies. Now … Read more
When You Eat Can Affect Prostate Cancer Risk
You may be familiar with research indicating that what you eat can have a significant impact on your risk of developing prostate cancer. But did … Read more
Can Breast Milk Treat Prostate Cancer?
Some researchers believe there may be a positive association between breast milk and prostate cancer. Based on anecdotal reports and extrapolating the data gathered from … Read more
Is Surgery Better Than Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
A new study out of South Korea has shown that surgery is better than hormone therapy when treating prostate cancer. In this comparison of surgery … Read more
Signs that Prostate Cancer Has Spread
During the early stages of prostate cancer, symptoms of the disease are not always noticeable. That’s why health professionals encourage men to be screened, which … Read more
Extra Weight Increases Prostate Cancer Risk
Researchers have found that extra weight increases prostate cancer risk, and it also can result in a more aggressive and deadly form of the disease. … Read more
Can Coffee Slow Prostate Cancer Growth?
New research has suggested that two substances found in coffee may help slow prostate cancer growth. This study is just one many that have looked … Read more
Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance or Treat?
For men who have heard the words “You have prostate cancer,” one of the first questions they ask is, “What about treatment?” When talking about … Read more
Too Much Calcium and Prostate Cancer: What’s the Deal?
Numerous studies have pointed to an association between too much calcium and prostate cancer risk. Several factors around this issue need to be explored, such … Read more
Underestimating Prostate Cancer Risk
You’re cruising along the interstate with your honey, headed for a much-anticipated resort vacation. Before you hit the open road, you had your mechanic check … Read more
Xtandi (Enzalutamide): How Much Does a Xtandi Prescription Cost?
Xtandi (Enzalutamide): How Much Does a Xtandi Prescription Cost? The cost of Xtandi (enzalutamide) may be one factor that men might use to compare medications … Read more
Breakthrough Prostate Cancer Treatment Most Promising in 15 Years
Researchers in the United Kingdom have announced what they believe is the most promising new treatment for prostate cancer in 15 years. Known as PSMA … Read more
Some Prostate Drugs Can Delay Cancer Diagnosis
How would you feel if you were taking prescribed drugs for enlarged prostate and you found out years later they had masked a diagnosis of … Read more
Fingerprick PSA Test is New, Quick and Easy
If you have ever had your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels checked, you know the typical drill. A nurse or technician takes a blood sample from … Read more
Prostate Cancer Return Can Be Detected Using New Test
Use of a special form of positron emission tomographic (PET) imaging has proven prostate cancer return (recurrence) can be detected with a high degree of … Read more
Darolutamide Review is Fast Tracked by FDA
The new prostate cancer drug darolutamide has been fast tracked by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), just two months after Bayer and Orion reported … Read more