Annual check-ups save lives by detecting prostate issues early, yet many men avoid these crucial tests due to fear or misconceptions. Prostate health significantly impacts overall well-being, making ...
Prostate-cancer screening based on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in the blood was introduced—and readily adopted—in the United States around the late 1980s. But this screening method, in ...
The understanding of prostate cancer has significantly evolved in the past 15 years. Therefore, many people — including primary care providers — may not be aware of the current guidelines for prostate ...
Editor's note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine.When I learned that ...
During September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, MidLantic Urology is reminding men of a critical point. It's 0.75. If your PSA increases by 0.75 in 1 year, it could be prostate cancer, and it’s ...
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. PSA and Testosterone: Are They Linked? Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is ...
Hormone therapy initiation depends on disease extent; some agents avoid testosterone flare, allowing ADT without Casodex in certain cases. Active surveillance is increasingly chosen for favorable ...
Pre-biopsy MRIs can help doctors diagnose and treat prostate cancer more accurately. Here’s when you should get one.
I was one in eight. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Nah, I was one in six. One in ...
A leading doctor has answered several common questions about prostate cancer in an effort to separate facts from fiction. His ...