Product warning labels, like most things, change over time. Since the 1850s, the skull and crossbones on a bottle or package has been a clear message that something inside is poisonous. Today, the word “toxic” is widely used to cover all kinds of dangerous chemicals that contaminate our environment... keep reading

Previously, we posted a recommended caution that men of African American descent discuss possible risks of going on Active Surveillance (AS) even when early clinical factors suggested they qualify for AS. Then, the authors of a 2018 paper noted that the observational studies encouraging more use of AS were largely composed of White men, raising the question of whether positive results of those studies should be applied to Black men. After reviewing studies that focused on Black men, they concluded... keep reading

Numerous studies have shown that multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) of the prostate before biopsy improves the detection rate and diagnosis accuracy of targeted biopsies. If you or someone you love is being recommended for a prostate biopsy, here are key points about traditional 12-core TRUS biopsies to keep in mind... keep reading

Here’s hot-off-the-presses news regarding the protective benefit of metformin against a nasty side effect of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). ADT means cutting off a man’s androgens (male hormones, including testosterone) in order to stop advanced prostate cancer in its tracks. ADT is effective in halting the progression of PCa, but it comes with a price... keep reading

Shared decision-making (SDM) is the new hot ticket for choosing a prostate cancer (PCa) treatment. I posted a 2023 blog about the importance of doctor-patient conversations that enable patients to ask questions and share their concerns, while doctors take on the role of neutral educator and empathic listener. This collaboration helps patients avoid treatment regret keep reading

When multiparametric MRI goes head-to-head against transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), it continues to demonstrate clear seniority in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer. Although conventional grayscale ultrasound can provide better results when combined with additional power using b-mode or Doppler USS, newer technologies continue to be developed. These include... keep reading

I’ve posted numerous blogs on the promising applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the medical world. Early research and development of Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) show results that offer accuracy rivaling that of humans, and speed/efficiency no human can begin to approach. This all sounds glorious! However, as AI tools have become keep reading

Vienna is one of the most romantic cities in Europe. It is the home of the Waltz King, Johann Strauss Jr., whose music sends women in gowns and men in tuxes whirling around over 400 balls per year. This City of Beauty is where the snow globe was born, mesmerizing generations of children. Did you keep reading

The search for a prostate cancer (PCa) cure involves general practitioners, internal medicine doctors, surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, and biologists—to name just a few. It may surprise you to learn that your personal trainer or coach may also have something to offer in terms of defeating PCa and other tumor cancers: exercise! As surprising as it keep reading

No doubt you are aware that many toxic substances are associated with higher cancer risk, and when there’s definite evidence of causing cancer, they are called carcinogens. For example, several national and international bodies have linked Agent Orange with prostate cancer (PCa) and numerous other cancers or cancer precursors. However, there are studies that suggest keep reading