Prostate Cancer

In men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or who have undergone treatment for the disease, one of the major concerns is the risk of metastasis (spread of the disease) and which treatment, if any, is needed. A team of researchers have announced a new prostate cancer test that improves the ability of clinicians…

Discoveries in the realm of genetics and prostate cancer have been brisk as of late, and among the latest findings are two inherited genetic variants that can increase a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer by threefold or fourfold. The findings appeared in the online April 9 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Among…

One of the most important things men need to know about the symptoms of prostate cancer is that there often aren’t any, at least not during the early stage. This is perhaps the main reason why men need to be screened for prostate cancer, since it’s entirely possible to have the disease and experience no…

Although we often hear about the virtues of green and black teas, there’s much you also should know about white tea and prostate cancer. White tea is the least processed of the tea varieties. In fact, you may not know that black, white, and green tea all come from the same leaf variety. The difference…

A protein called FUS, which human cells produce naturally, inhibits growth of prostate cancer cells, according to the authors of a study recently appearing in Cancer Research. Thus far the research has been limited to the laboratory, where the scientists at Imperial College London found that when they forced prostate cancer cells to produce more FUS, the…

Statins, which are hailed for their ability to lower cholesterol levels, have a dark side that most recently includes evidence that they may be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. Results of the study, published in the December 2011 issue of Prostate, fly in the face of previous research that has explored any…

A 65 year old healthy man, with no family history of prostate cancer, had a routine PSA of 4.7 ug/L. His digital rectal examination was normal. He became anxious and depressed. A transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy showed a single microfocus of prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia. He remains dispirited. A new disease entity was identified and termed…

Is prostate cancer genetic? While it is possible to inherit a higher chance of developing prostate cancer, your age, environment, and lifestyle are more likely to play a factor in acquiring prostate cancer than in inheriting it. About 10 percent of prostate cancer cases are considered hereditary, so do pay attention to your family history….

How do you like your eggs? Over easy? Scrambled? How about switching to oatmeal? A new US study found that eating eggs may increase your risk of developing advanced prostate cancer. In fact, a number of studies have indicated that various foods, including eggs, dairy, and red meat increase risk of prostate cancer, as does…

Cadmium, a heavy metal found in cigarettes, batteries, paint, and some foods, could have a role in causing prostate cancer, according to an international team of researchers. This discovery could eventually lead scientists to develop new ways to treat prostate cancer. Cadmium can enter the body from smoking cigarettes, eating food (especially shellfish) and drinking…

Choosing to undergo radical prostatectomy is a major decision for men who have prostate cancer, but one some men regret later. Are men satisfied with prostatectomy results and if not, what could change that situation? According to a panel of medical experts at the American Urological Association’s Annual Meeting in May-June 2010, men who participate…

Scientists say a new genetic test could predict aggressive prostate cancer, but it will be a few years before doctors may be offering this option. If the new screening test does become a reality, the ability to predict aggressive prostate cancer would be a major step in the fight against this disease. The groundwork for…

According to the authors of a new study out the Harvard School of Medicine, “Sleep deficiency is a major public health problem.” The Centers for Disease Control tell us that about 25% of Americans occasionally suffer insufficient sleep, and 10% have chronic insomnia. Sleep disorders are connected with chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, mood disorders,…

From our perspective at the Sperling Prostate Center, the title question is somewhat absurd. I would respond with, “Who DOESN’T benefit the most from multiparametric MRI of the prostate?” The powerful 3T multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) that we offer provides detection and diagnostic excellence in all of the following scenarios: A suspicious PSA and no previous…

Is low testosterone a risk factor for prostate cancer? For decades, it has been believed that high testosterone levels contributed to a higher risk of prostate cancer, although that belief has largely been put aside. However, what about low T? According to a study appearing in the December 2010 issue of the Korean Journal of…

What is a Gleason score? is a question you may ask about this method of grading your prostate cancer. Your Gleason score is an essential component in determining what treatment will be best for your prostate cancer. The Gleason score can be combined with PSA and other clinical findings to predict local or more advanced…

I have written on the importance of a healthy lifestyle, especially diet and nutrition, which is correlated with preventing prostate cancer (PCa) and other diseases. (NOTE: You can read some of my related blogs from links at the end of this one.) I came across a new multi-center Italian study that addresses the question: does…

Americans are living longer. In 2014, USA Today reported a new record high for life expectancy. Today, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average person will live to be 78.8 years old (for women, 81.2 years; for men, 76.4 years). Heart disease remains the number one cause of death, and cancer…