From our perspective at the Sperling Prostate Center, the title question is somewhat absurd. I would respond with, “Who DOESN’T benefit the most from multiparametric MRI of the prostate?” The powerful 3T multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) that we offer provides... keep reading

Advanced prostate cancer (PCa) threatens to shorten a man’s life. Advanced means PCa is no longer contained in the gland but is still within the prostate bed and groin lymph nodes. In such cases, prostatectomy is generally not done. The rationale is to avoid putting a patient through surgery with no hope of cure, yet keep reading

If you want to be grossed out, watch the 2004 documentary Super Size Me by Morgan Spurlock. In case you missed seeing it, it chronicles a month in his life when he ate only McDonald’s food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. McDonald’s is hardly a fast food chain that specializes in fresh vegetarian meals. In an extreme form of the Western diet, for 30 days Spurlock lived (if one can call it living) on meat, cheese and refined flour. In terms of impact... keep reading

In 1998, Hollywood actor Harrison Ford was acclaimed by People magazine as the “Sexiest Man Alive.” He had already achieved stardom thanks to his early roles as Han Solo and Indiana Jones. Whatever his secret by 1998, it appears that the masculinity Force was with him as news media spread word of his new title. keep reading

What do these jobs have in common: architect, engineer, computer, corporate executive, accountant? These and other technical or office professions involve prolonged sitting. Whether at a desk, lab bench, or meeting room, men in these professions have their butts in a chair for long hours. Guys, a new study says your job may be threatening keep reading

Satisfaction is defined as the fulfillment of a need or want. For cancer patients, including prostate cancer, fulfilling their needs and wants is a tall order. In addition to their physical well-being, patients have mental and emotional needs and expectations. Studies have shown that long-term satisfaction is more likely to prevail after treatment when... keep reading

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 10 years since the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force stirred up controversy by recommending against routine PSA screening. They were concerned about overdiagnosis and overtreatment due to the nonspecific nature of an elevated PSA. Overreacting (if it can be called that) is potentially costly... keep reading

When you think of Italy, what stands out in your mind? Perhaps it’s landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, or Leaning Tower of Pisa. Maybe you think of designers like Armani, Versace or Zegna. No doubt Ferrari cars spring to mind, as well as the mystique of Venice or the Renaissance wonders of Florence. And keep reading

The last time you were hired for a new job, you were probably concerned about salary, hours, and work satisfaction. Did you think about possible bodily harm that could occur because of the job? Most of us take work-related safety for granted, unless you’re in a field like logging, fishing/hunting, or roofers. Those are the keep reading

Is low-risk prostate cancer worth worrying about? Uncover the facts and what it could mean for your health choices. keep reading