Prostate Cancer
Who needs hormone therapy for prostate cancer?
The spectrum for treating cancer confined to the prostate gland has a range of options. On one end is watchful […]
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Men with advanced prostate cancer are typically treated with drugs-
The good news is that a few helpful strategies can lessen these metabolic side effects. Engaging in aerobic exercise and […]
Prostate Cancer
Hormonal therapy for aggressive prostate cancer: How long is enough?
Men weighing treatment options for intermediate- or high-risk cancer that is still localized to the prostate can face a tricky […]
Prostate Cancer
New ways to test for prostate cancer
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood testing receives high marks as an effective way to monitor disease activity in men diagnosed with […]
Prostate Cancer
New online model identifies which men can have fewer biopsies on active surveillance
During the last decade, more men with favorable-risk prostate cancer that is unlikely to cause symptoms and spread have opted […]
Prostate Cancer
Radiation after prostate cancer surgery may not be necessary
Many men with prostate cancer who have a radical prostatectomy (prostate removal) receive radiation therapy afterward to wipe out any […]
Prostate Cancer
Predicting low-risk prostate cancer
Active surveillance is a popular option for men with low-risk prostate cancer, defined as a tumor that is confined to […]
Prostate Cancer
Hormone therapy and radiation may help with certain prostate cancer
Men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer may benefit from undergoing androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) depending on how far the cancer has progressed, […]
