Prostate Cancer

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Prostate cancer can be treated with either traditional or alternative options.
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It’s possible to reduce your chances of prostate cancer with minor lifestyle changes.
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Various treatments for prostate cancer may have more outcomes than just managing your illness.
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There’s no surefire way to avoid prostate cancer, but preventive measures may lower the risk.
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A prostatectomy can be lifesaving. Doing research ahead of time can help it go smoothly.
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Go for that cup of Joe. A study says your body just might thank you for it.
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Help is available for the physical and mental well-being of prostate cancer survivors.
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In the fight versus prostate cancer, ADT can be a strong defense but also an unwelcome opponent.
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Studies give newfound cancer-fighting status to popular foods, including a loved pizza topping.
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You can control some risks for prostate cancer but not others. Find out what you can do.
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Reduce your understandable anxiety by knowing what to expect before, on and after biopsy day.
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Coping with cancer is daunting. Learning about the next steps and hopeful outcomes can help.
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Medications and lifestyle changes can improve quality of life after prostate cancer radiation.
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These signs in isolation don't mean much but together may indicate something more serious.
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Prostate cancer is life-altering, but it can open a window for renewed mutual support.
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If your doctor recommends treatment for prostate cancer, pick the path that's best for you.
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Every case of prostate cancer is different, so get answers that are important to you.
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All the signs don't necessarily mean you have the disease. What else could it be?
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Stress can compromise your immunity and increase the risk of relapse after prostate cancer.
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The disease has a promising recovery rate, especially if you take an active role in treatment.
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Understand the ways doctors stage and rate prostate cancer, and how they talk about it.
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Some forms of the disease are so unusual that there's still a lot we need to learn about them.
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Black men are at a higher risk for the deadly disease—and location matters, too.
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Certain treatments slow the growth and spread of prostate cancer by limiting needed hormones.
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‘Paging Dr. Bot’ may be futuristic, but artificial intelligence offers promising developments.
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Treatment takes a toll on the body, but you can take steps to manage day-to-day difficulties.
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Researchers are testing CCS1477, a drug whose nondescript name belies its powerful potential.
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Yes, getting rid of the disease is primary, but keep an eye toward life after treatment.
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High-intensity focused ultrasound is a noninvasive, radiation-free option for low-grade cases.
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For some men, genetics can help guide treatment options—and predict risk for family members.
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Future prostate cancer screenings—all cancer screenings, really—will be more accurate.
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Yep, enhancing that once-lush mane might mask a prostate problem. But there's a solution.
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Coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of the disease, but don't go too crazy.
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Doctors try to avoid it, but in certain cases, tumor removal is the answer.
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Trial results for Lu-PSMA-617 offer hope for men with metastatic, castration-resistant cancer.
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In development for more than a decade, the technology gives pathologists a helping hand.
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Patient participation, data sharing and advocacy drive research and treatment advances.
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The longtime actor stressed testing and early detection during his final months.
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Researchers hope the 'competition' yields results for technology that could hone diagnosis.
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Brachytherapy uses radioactive pellets implanted in the tumor to treat prostate cancer.
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Inflammation of the rectal lining—proctitis—sometimes occurs in prostate cancer patients.
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Your exercise program can make a difference to your diagnosis, recovery and future recurrence.
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Most men experience some erectile difficulty during the first year; others face a longer road.
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A new U.K. study creates an algorithm that may help to more precisely target at-risk men.
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New analysis yields powerful insights by fusing trial data on radiation and hormonal therapy.
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When it comes to prostate cancer, is less actually more?
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Elevated prostate-specific antigen test results can point to cancer, but not in every case.
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Prostate cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in men. It's scary, and myths about it abound.
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A fear of overtreatment led to less PSA testing, but that may have been an overcorrection.
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Major League Baseball, Prostate Cancer Foundation team up again for the Home Run Challenge.
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Anyone with the gland is at risk for the disease, but trans people may face unique challenges.
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Cancer screening guidelines have changed significantly. Detection methods have followed suit.
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Doctors may soon have a new weapon against treatment-resistant forms of the disease.
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Minimally invasive and multifaceted, this approach can be more efficient than others.
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The recent breakthrough could help treat the more dangerous—and deadly—form of the disease.
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Is a main source of calcium and protein a cancer concern or merely part of a healthy diet?
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Can no treatment be a good treatment? Yes. And it works for people with certain diagnoses.
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Psychiatric support can play a large role in positive outcomes for patients.
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If the disease comes back, your treatment might depend on the initial therapy.
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Understanding radiation therapy versus prostatectomy is the first step toward the best decision.
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How can you avoid prostate cancer? Understand the risk factors and screening options.
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Upon diagnosis of prostate cancer, you'll need to know the treatment options at your disposal.
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Prostate cancer has a significant impact on your life. Here are ways to manage post-recovery.
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ADT can help shrink prostate cancer tumors, but it can also affect your sex drive.
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A study suggests potential risks with ADT, a common therapy for prostate cancer.
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The removal of tissue for examination has limitations. A simpler form of diagnosis could help.
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In the population most affected by prostate cancer, yearly blood testing can help.
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A cutting-edge, radioisotope scanning technology is giving clinicians a new diagnostic weapon.
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The band's former guitarist is facing the most advanced phase of the disease.
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You may not have symptoms of this parasitic STI, but serious complications could arise.
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New research reveals how several cancerous genes are linked to this specific ancestry.
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Androgen deprivation therapy is a useful tool for doctors and patients, sometimes on its own.
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Prostate cancer is highly treatable, and surgery isn't the only way.
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Research suggests PSA results skew too low in men who take the pain reliever regularly.
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Counselor Anne Katz adds new stories on how to support a partner who has received the diagnosis.
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Injecting a gel cushion before prostate cancer therapy minimizes side effects to the rectum.
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Congress creates a pathway to streamlined treatment for those who served, effective in 2023.
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A urologist explains how getting your prostate removed can affect your sex life.
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The body's immune response is being weaponized in the fight against disease.
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More men are being diagnosed in later stages, leaving providers searching to find the reason.
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Researchers believe more awareness of risk could lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
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Learn what patients and their partners can expect following a radical prostatectomy.
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Studies suggest that outcomes for observing less dangerous cancer are comparable to treatment.
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Sexual dysfunction is common among survivors. Its effects impact significant others, too.
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Medical guidelines recommend against screening for older men, but nuance is required.
Unequal Access, Unequal Outcomes: Race and Prostate Cancer winner of a 2021 Digital Health Award
Groundbreaking research reveals how genetics and socioeconomics affect survival for Black men.
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Urologist Neil Baum, M.D., provides expert advice for the partners of men with prostate cancer.
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Some studies link ejaculation frequency to the likelihood of developing prostate cancer.
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There's lots of information about prostate cancer. Don't believe everything you read.
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Research findings could lead to a more personalized alternative treatment for prostate cancer.
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A new study suggests Black men may benefit from earlier, more frequent PSA screenings.
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A new drug could help men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer live longer.