Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate, which is a small walnut-shaped gland that only males have. It is responsible for producing and transporting semen. It is one of the most common types of cancer. Although prostate cancer is treatable, it is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. … Continue reading Prostate Cancer: Causes and Treatment
Research at Weill Cornell Medicine on two new prostate cancer subtypes could lead to new treatments that can help many men falling into these identifiable groups. News of the discovery was released on May 31. It was a mixed bag of news as these two newly identified subgroups are resistant to treatment. However, identifying them … Continue reading New Subgroups for Prostate Cancer Found
Those diagnosed with prostate cancer have a million questions running through their heads. An upcoming surgery likely won’t help them gather their thoughts. However, every prostate patient should ask their doctor some important questions about their surgery. Understanding everything about your prostate surgery will help you and your family go through it with more confidence … Continue reading What to Ask Before You Have Prostate Surgery
Men rejoiced when the PSA blood test came out to screen for prostate cancer. Not only did it provide early cancer detection but also meant that some men could avoid the dreaded physical exam for a few more years. What the Test Measures The PSA blood test measures prostate-specific antigen (PSA) that’s in blood. The … Continue reading Prostate Blood Test Screening
One out of 10 men will have a positive prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Early detection is key to battling this type of cancer. However, when should a man go for his first prostate exam? The answer to that question depends on the risk. Statistics show that older men past 65 are more at-risk … Continue reading When to Get Your First Prostate Exam
Men facing prostate surgery may not realize it can take weeks of preparing their bodies for the surgery. That may sound extreme but doing exercises and stopping some medications will lead to the best outcome, according to doctors. Prostate surgery has become more routine but those scheduled for it need to do some things like … Continue reading How to Prep for Prostate Surgery
When you get older, you tend to have larger prostates. And it will continue to grow as you age. However, not all cases of enlarged prostate are the result of cancer, but it is a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. If you are diagnosed with BPH, you might experience problems with urination, which … Continue reading Is Sex Good for Enlarged Prostate?
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men in the US. And it is also one of the leading causes of cancer death. Although when detected in its early stages, many people survive it, how can it cause death in the end? When prostate cancer turns into metastatic prostate cancer, … Continue reading How Does Prostate Cancer Cause Death
Many men think that problems like an enlarged prostate are unavoidable. While many older men do have such problems, doctors state that some simple things like creating a healthy eating lifestyle and getting regular exercise can improve your overall prostate health. Creating an Eating Lifestyle Doctors don’t want to focus so much on specific foods … Continue reading Diet and Exercise Can Help Prostate Health
If you just found out that you have prostate cancer in its early stages, there is not much to worry about. As long as you have an idea on how it is treated and you do the work to get yourself treated and make time for the treatment process, you can survive and live through … Continue reading How is Prostate Cancer Treated in its Early Stages?
