Month: January 2026

Recent studies reveal the digital rectal exam may not improve early prostate cancer detection compared to PSA testing. As experts question its usefulness, advanced tools like multiparametric MRI are shaping modern screening guidelines. keep reading

Could a troubled heart and sluggish metabolism set the stage for more aggressive prostate cancer? Mounting studies reveal that cardiometabolic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension may actually fuel high-risk prostate cancer, but prevention and control are within reach for many men. keep reading

New research asks if healthy lifestyle choices—like diet, supplements, and exercise—can slow the growth of low-risk prostate cancer during active surveillance. While results remain inconclusive, promising signs exist, and minimally invasive focal therapy is emerging as an alternative option. keep reading

Multiparametric MRI uses advanced imaging sequences to identify suspicious prostate tissue, clarify abnormal PSA results, and help avoid unnecessary biopsies. This noninvasive approach is changing the standard for early and accurate prostate cancer diagnosis. keep reading