The earlier the better. That is the principle behind locating suspected metastasis (spread) of prostate cancer (PCa) anywhere in the body. This includes both soft tissue and bones. The sooner such colonies are identified, treatment plans can be created to extend life... keep reading

Different types of cancers are known to be “silent killers” since they are usually detected only after they have reached the later stages. But that doesn’t have to be the case every time – especially for prostate cancer... keep reading

With all the reality TV shows these days, the shows increasingly seem to step into very sensitive personal areas such as teen pregnancy and obesity. To the best of my knowledge, there isn’t a show on active surveillance—thank goodness—but a recent Medscape article might suggest an appropriate title... keep reading

It is always thrilling when a treatment is working so well in a clinical trial that the study ends early and the FDA moves rapidly with approval. This was the case with a clinical study called ALSYMPCA (Alpharadin in Symptomatic Prostate Cancer Patients). keep reading

I came across a January, 2022 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that inspired one of those “AHA!” realizations. Its conclusion on preventing death was so simple yet compelling that I thought it was worth sharing: increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity by only 10 minutes per day can prevent 8% of deaths keep reading

Out of curiosity, I took a tour of well respected websites that offer prostate cancer treatment information to patients or those worried about the disease. I was disappointed with the results of my “survey.” When it comes to treatment... keep reading

As a treatment for prostate cancer, prostatectomy (surgical gland removal) continues to be dogged by positive surgical margins. Patients who have PSMs are at higher risk for recurrence. The issue is not the surgical approach... keep reading

How many prostate cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to support their wellness in their PCa journey? Researchers turned to a national database of PCa patient self-report questionnaires from 1996-2016. They found that... keep reading

Let’s start with cells. Animals, including humans, are made up of millions, billions, or even (in the case of humans) trillions of cells. We know from basic biology that cells grow and divide, and in the process each new cell contains a copy of its entire genome. However... keep reading

Thanks to PSA screening and early detection, most prostate cancer is diagnosed while it is still contained in the prostate gland. This implies favorable odds that any whole-gland treatment is potentially curative... keep reading