Prostate Cancer

The Best PET Scan for Finding Prostate Cancer Recurrence
Prostate Cancer

The Best PET Scan for Finding Prostate Cancer Recurrence

August 7, 2019

New, FDA-approved prostate PET scan finds cancer recurrence earlier than other imaging tests.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Linked to Dementia
Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Treatment Linked to Dementia

July 16, 2019

When it comes to prostate cancer, hormone therapy may increase risk for other serious conditions, such as dementia. Here, details of new research…

The Right YouTube Videos for Prostate Cancer Advice
Prostate Cancer

The Right YouTube Videos for Prostate Cancer Advice

January 25, 2019

YouTube videos often give biased and/or misleading information about prostate cancer screening and treatment. Here’s how to find reliable videos…

To Avoid Prostate Cancer, Eat Soy
Prostate Cancer

To Avoid Prostate Cancer, Eat Soy

Catherine C. Applegate, MS, RDN | November 6, 2018

Some cancer prevention steps are complicated. This one couldn’t be more simple. But you need to eat the right kinds of soy.

Why You Still Need a PSA Test
Prostate Cancer

Why You Still Need a PSA Test

September 7, 2016

More and more men are opting not to get the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. After all, prostate cancer usually grows…

Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? 4 Big Mistakes Men Are Making
Prostate Cancer

Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? 4 Big Mistakes Men Are Making

Jim C. Hu, MD, MPH | August 15, 2016

It’s not the news you wanted to hear from your doctor—“You have prostate cancer.” Fortunately, as with 97% of men…

Allspice May Combat Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer

Allspice May Combat Prostate Cancer

Bal Lokeshwar, PhD | April 29, 2014

An aromatic flavoring that’s familiar on the Thanksgiving buffet has a health benefit that men will be grateful for. I’m…

Vietnam Veterans at Risk for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer

Vietnam Veterans at Risk for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Mark Garzotto, MD | June 28, 2013

Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, and it will affect one in six men at…

Will a Prostate Biopsy Spread Your Cancer?
Prostate Cancer

Will a Prostate Biopsy Spread Your Cancer?

J. Stephen Jones, MD | August 27, 2012

The Right Kind of Biopsy Is Safe... the Wrong Kind Can Put You At Risk For American men, prostate cancer…