At the Sperling Prostate Center, we embrace the saying, “If it’s good for the heart, it’s good for the prostate—and vice versa.” It’s our way of reminding everyone that if you want prostate wellness, follow the principles of healthy diet, exercise, stress management, and right relationships that support total body wellness. I’ve posted numerous blogs keep reading

Two academics teamed up to write an elegant review of four areas in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making increasing contributions to the world of prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis and treatment planning. One hails from the East Coast, the other from the West Coast. First, Dr. James B. Yu is a radiation oncologist in Hartford, keep reading

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets (Machine Learning, Deep Learning) are gaining ground in identifying disease conditions in medical imaging such as MRI and CT scans. However, whether the images are interpreted by humans alone or with the assistance of AI, the findings must be communicated in the form of a written report delivered to keep reading

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” said the 20th century philosopher George Santayana. Though he wasn’t referring family heredity, we might rephrase his words as follows: Those who ignore a family history of cancer are condemned to a higher risk of developing it. That’s because cancer has many genetic properties keep reading

Some people are driven to seek fame, but no one wants to be a prostate cancer celebrity. And yet, as of this writing, a several notables have made recent headlines due to their prostate cancer (PCa). After some initial secrecy, it was revealed that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed, treated, and re-hospitalized for complications keep reading

Imagine it’s 1995. The PSA blood test has recently been deployed for widespread screening. You’re 73 with a mild heart problem. Your doctor suggests you have a PSA test as part of your annual physical. It comes back at 13.5 ng/mL. After a 6 needle TRUS biopsy (yes, a standard sextant biopsy back then meant keep reading

Understanding erectile dysfunction can lead to better health and confidence. Discover five key facts about ED and how you can take control for a happier, healthier life. keep reading

“Out of all the stars labeled Box Office Poison by the Independent Theater Owners Association in 1938, Katharine Hepburn is one who maintains a high degree of name recognition today…” This is the opening sentence of a January 2023 article in Hollywood Revue, explaining how the Great Kate was dealt a blow to her reputation—a keep reading

“We got it all and you’ll never have to worry about prostate cancer again.” Those are the sweetest words for patients with prostate cancer (PCa) who decide to have a radical prostatectomy (RP), meaning surgical removal of the entire gland. “Never again” is the hope and the expectation, and most of the time that prediction keep reading

If you were told you have prostate cancer, who gave you the news? Your doctor, right? But that doesn’t mean he or she made the ultimate diagnosis. In fact, your doctor may have suspected you have prostate cancer (PCa) based on your PSA blood test, a DRE (digital rectal exam in which an abnormality was keep reading