December 9, 2023
The PSA test plays a significant role in maintaining prostate health. By understanding the complexities and engaging in informed decision-making, individuals can take charge of their prostate health.
December 9, 2022
This risk calculator is for patients who have been deemed to be suitable candidates for biopsy by their urologist. This means that, for instance, they have been evaluated to see if their PSA level is due to a disease other than cancer, such having an enlarged prostate, a common problem in older men. If you have not been evaluated by your urologist and told that you are a good candidate for biopsy, the risk calculator will likely ovestimate your risk of having prostate cancer.
October 21, 2022
Just as women know to be concerned about breast cancer, men need to be aware of their risk for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with an even higher incidence in Black men. But many men don’t know their risk factors or when to get screened.
September 5, 2019
Today, not all cancer is actively treated. Some slow-growing cancers may be monitored closely to determine if treatment is ever needed. This approach is called active surveillance.
January 12, 2019
1 in 7 men will learn they have prostate cancer; the third-leading cause of cancer death in men. While those statistics may sound frightening, they don’t tell the whole story. For the great majority of men diagnosed with prostate cancer, the prognosis is excellent.
January 12, 2019
In the past, men in their 40’s and 50’s received a simple message: Get screened! In recent years, that message has gotten more complicated. That’s because there’s been a debate among medical professionals about whether the benefits of screening outweigh potential harms. What harms? False positives, unnecessary surgery or radiation, and complications such as erectile dysfunction or urinary problems as a result of treatment.