Crooked Erections after Prostate Surgery
Given the many disadvantages of surgery compared to the other options one can’t help but wonder why surgery remains popular. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - October 14, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Selecting Treatment for Prostate Cancer
With prostate cancer there is rarely a need to rush into making a treatment decision. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - October 2, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
A New Treatment Approach for Relapsing Prostate...
IMRT coupled with optimal scanning technology can result in durable remissions and a freedom from dependency on lifelong hormonal therapy. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - October 2, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Big Prostates Dominate
A connection between prostate size and better prostate cancer outcomes (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - September 25, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Prostate Cancer - Starting at the Beginning
Not all cancers are the same - even when comparing two different prostate cancers of exactly the same stage, what we call “prostate cancer” is still extremely variable (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - September 25, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
There are several organizations that have developed prostate cancer screening guidelines. The guidelines from various organizations differ from one another in a number of ways. So what should you know about prostate cancer screening guidelines? (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - September 10, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
The Pros and Cons of Clinical Trials for...
Patients who are seeking a clinical trial face two major challenges: Does the new drug have a genuine promise and will I be eligible for study enrollment (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - August 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Preventing Hormone Therapy Side Effects
A number of interventions are available that can substantially reduce adverse side effects from testosterone inactivating pharmaceuticals (TIP). (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - August 28, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Aspirin and Statins for Prostate Cancer
In addition to the cardiac benefits, aspirin and cholesterol pills appear to have substantial anticancer benefits for men with prostate cancer. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - August 28, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Evaluate PSA with Imaging - Not Random Biopsy
Men with an elevated PSA who initially undergo a color Doppler ultrasound rather than a random biopsy can be spared a biopsy if their scan is clear. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - August 21, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Professionals Who Can Help You Cope
A diagnosis of prostate cancer can potentially be overwhelming. There are numerous professionals who can be through the difficult time surrounded diagnosis and beyond. Several different types of professionals to help you cope with the various aspects of prostate cancer diagnosis can be found at your hospital, through your doctor, or online. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - August 7, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Biopsy, Biopsy Everywhere
A high PSA, rather than triggering an immediate biopsy, should lead to further investigation. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - August 3, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Prostate Size Matters
The prostate gland is the only organ in the body that keeps growing as you get older. A normal-sized, healthy prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - July 26, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
The UnCancer
Men diagnosed with prostate cancer and Gleason 6 - Hearing the word CANCER. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - July 23, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
The End of “Surgery is the Gold...
Prostate surgery study published in NEJM shows prostate removal surgery is not the gold standard. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - July 16, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
