Month: November 2022

It is a fact that a diagnosis of prostate cancer doesn’t just affect the patient, but also his partner. The first wave of emotional impact will likely consist of shock, worry, fear for the future, and confused decision-making. Troubling feelings may have an impact on the couple’s love life... keep reading

Uh oh. All is not well in the world of prostate biopsy. The majority of needle biopsies for suspected prostate cancer (PCa) are performed by urologists using transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guidance. This has been the conventional approach used for decades, but over time... keep reading

In an ideal prostate cancer world, men would have equal access to education about their prostate health, screening opportunities, diagnostic procedures and treatment choices. A newly published review of the literature reveals that this is not the case... keep reading

Everyone knows that if you have a headache or your temperature rises due to the flu or other infection, popping one or two aspirin is like sending in the cavalry to rescue you from uncomfortable symptoms. What most people are not aware of, however, is the merits of this humble drug in cancer prevention. keep reading

The “Story of the Three Bears” has captured the imagination of millions of children since its original version was published in 1837. The tale has evolved over time. In modern versions, the mischief-making invader of the bears’ home has changed from a bad-tempered old woman to Goldilocks, a hungry girl wandering in a forest. Let’s keep reading

If you’re like most men, you never think about your prostate gland unless there’s a problem. Why should you? You also walk around without thinking about most of the body parts that help you function, things like rotator cuff, lungs, vocal cords, small intestine, etc. All of us take for granted that our physical systems keep reading

Who invented the microscope? Credit for putting multiple lenses in a tube in order to gain a magnified view goes to two Dutch lens makers in the 1590s, Zacharias Jansen and his father, Hans. One of the first uses of microscopy in medicine occurred around 1650 when... keep reading

For the past 10 years, the PSA screening controversy has been driving me crazy. All along, our position at the Sperling Prostate Center has been a constructive middle ground: support annual screening, and back it up with multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) of the prostate. We’ve known all along that the blood test is imperfect because it’s keep reading

In the ancient world, there were endless tales about the epic deeds of heroes like Jason, who set out with a band of fellow argonauts to find the Golden Fleece. Today, we know these deeds are myths, but we now have researchers conducting a very real, historic argosy for a liquid biopsy that could diagnose keep reading

One of the most troubling conditions for men is chronic prostatitis. It is estimated that 5-10% of men suffer from this inflammation, which can cause pain, urinary difficulties, sexual dysfunction, and psychological stress. keep reading