Prostate cancer found in men growing very slowly, may never need to be treated. Instead, an approach a doctor may use in this circumstance is called active surveillance or watchful waiting.
A biopsy of the prostate is done when a blood test shows a high level of prostate specific antigen (PSA).
Read MoreProstate cancer is the most common cancer in American men other than skin cancer. It affects about one in seven men and estimates for prostate cancer in the United States for 2018
Read MoreBased upon your risk assessment determined by your urologist, your procedure may vary in the core number of tissue specimens obtained and may include MRI imaging.
This news is from a prospective validation study showing that it has the potential to reduce the number of unnecessary prostate biopsies substantially.
Maybe a man’s prostate is currently doing fine, but in time, there might be issues a man will need to confront concerning this gland.
Read MoreActive surveillance will be considered by a physician to use to monitor a man’s prostate cancer
Read MoreIn an about face, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated its recommendations on prostate cancer screening (PCa) after deciding the “net benefits” of screening these men for prostate cancer to be small.
Read MoreA man’s prostate gland lies just below the bladder and has the unique function of producing the fluid which protects and enriches sperm that makes up semen.
One of the most effective treatment methods for prostate cancer is hormone therapy also known as androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).
Read MoreWhether a man has undergone surgery, hormonal therapy, or radiation therapy for prostate cancer, each of those treatments can have sexual side effects.
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