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…

Genetic Testing After Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer

Genetic Testing After Prostate Cancer

Jim C. Hu, MD, MPH | November 29, 2018

Advanced genetic testing can help guide prostate cancer treatment and alert family members to be tested to determine their own cancer risk.

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.

For Advanced Prostate Cancer, Don’t Wait to Start This Drug
Prostate Cancer

For Advanced Prostate Cancer, Don’t Wait to Start This Drug

September 13, 2017

Patients with advanced prostate cancer who take the drug abiraterone acetate at the same time as androgen-deprivation therapy have a better outcome.

The Best Prostate Cancer Treatment…for You
Prostate Cancer

The Best Prostate Cancer Treatment…for You

Ronald C. Chen, MD, MPH | June 7, 2017

Since the latest treatment options for early-stage prostate cancer are thought to be similar in their effectiveness, choosing the best…

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
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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…

Quick Quiz: The Best Way to Prevent Prostate Cancer
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Quick Quiz: The Best Way to Prevent Prostate Cancer

December 18, 2015

A new scoring system rates each of the lifestyle habits linked with a lower risk for prostate cancer—and not just…

Bottom Line Guide to Prostate Cancer: Prevention, Screening, Treatment, Recovery
Prostate Cancer

Bottom Line Guide to Prostate Cancer: Prevention, Screening, Treatment, Recovery

March 16, 2015

Whether you’re a man who’s currently dealing with prostate cancer or you’re cancer-free right now and want to do everything…

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…

Vegetable Fat Linked to Longer Life for Prostate Cancer Patients
Prostate Cancer

Vegetable Fat Linked to Longer Life for Prostate Cancer Patients

February 12, 2014

Age, race, family history—these things affect men's chances of getting prostate cancer...and their chances of dying from the disease. And…

Prostate Cancer Breakthroughs
Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Breakthroughs

Jay S. Cohen, MD | October 15, 2013

A Doctor with the Disease Shares What He Learned There are good reasons why men worry about prostate cancer. According…

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…