Month: December 2025

Recent research reveals that men with non-metastatic prostate cancer benefit from diets like Mediterranean and plant-based, enjoying improved quality of life and lower mortality risks. In contrast, a Western diet increases both prostate cancer and all-cause mortality. keep reading

Could the health of your gums influence your prostate? Studies now connect untreated periodontal disease with risks that reach beyond the mouth, implicating oral bacteria in prostate issues like BPH and prostatitis. Research suggests that brushing up your dental routine may offer benefits far outside the dentist’s chair. keep reading

Focal therapy methods for prostate cancer, such as Focal Laser Ablation and TULSA, show promise in preserving sexual function while maintaining cancer control. New research highlights a better balance between treatment effectiveness and quality of life for men facing low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer. keep reading

Not all cancer-fighting tools come in a prescription bottle. Recent findings reveal that regular exercise can suppress tumor activity, ease cancer-related anxiety, and tip treatment outcomes in men’s favor—even before prostate cancer treatment starts. Could lacing up your sneakers have a surprising impact on prostate cancer’s course? keep reading

Focal therapy matches radical prostatectomy in prostate cancer control while offering fewer side effects and preserving treatment choices if cancer returns. Evidence supports its effectiveness for men with localized disease. keep reading

Experts outline a 10-step process that enhances the accuracy of focal therapy for prostate cancer, using detailed MRI imaging, calculated safety margins, and thoughtful selection of treatment methods. The framework aims to maximize tumor control while minimizing side effects. keep reading

What if knowing everything about your prostate wasn’t just about high-tech scans, but also about someone truly hearing what matters most? Empathic listening and attention to personal values at Sperling Prostate Center set the stage for more informed, satisfying choices in prostate care. keep reading

How much does a good night's sleep matter for prostate health? Research links disrupted circadian rhythms—whether from late-night screen time or years of shift work—to higher prostate cancer risk. Even small changes to sleep habits might offer unexpected protection for both prostate and overall health. keep reading

What if the promise of a treatment turned out to be a setback? Insulin potentiation therapy, once seen by some as a gentler cancer solution, may actually shorten survival for men with hormone resistant metastatic prostate cancer—a stark reminder that not all hopeful new therapies deliver on their claims. keep reading

Can a cancer diagnosis bring a sense of relief? For men with prostate cancer caught at Grade Group 1, emerging research and expert protocols suggest that aggressive treatments can often be avoided. Active surveillance, targeted focal therapies, and more precise diagnostic tools are helping many choose paths that spare quality of life. keep reading