What do these three things have in common: Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH (non-cancerous prostate enlargement),male pattern baldness and aggressive prostate cancer that is potentially lethal? The first—and most obvious—answer is that they are all risks that men face with aging. The second less obvious answer is... keep reading

There is a saying that goes: “A moment on the lips, A lifetime on the hips.” At the risk of stereotyping, I have heard women use this reminder that indulging a sweet-tooth may lead to buying a bigger size next season, but to be honest I can’t recall ever hearing a man say it. With keep reading

When you were growing up, your mom or dad no doubt cautioned you against poking anything into an electrical outlet. You didn’t need to understand the concept of conductance; you simply had to grasp that a painful thing called a shock would be the result. Depending on how dramatic the message was, you might have keep reading

National Men’s Health Month occurs every year in June. According to National Today, its purpose is to “heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases including cancer, heart disease, and depression.” It’s great to dedicate an entire month to special events, symbolic pins, special websites, etc. because it keep reading

Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) is a simple, elegant way for men suspected of prostate cancer (PCa) to avoid an unnecessary biopsy. It’s especially beneficial in making treatment decisions that match the patient’s disease and its extent. And, for patients who are facing radical prostatectomy (RP), mpMRI can improve surgical outcomes by ruling out positive surgical margins. keep reading

A PSMA PET/CT scan (or simply PSMA PET) like the one described below that incorporates the radioisotope Gallium-68, is the most sensitive method to detect metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa). PSMA PET has thus quickly gained wide use, including evaluating how well a patient’s mPCa is responding to therapy... keep reading

An exciting new imaging modality called PSMA PET/CT has entered the global prostate cancer diagnosis scene. When a short-lived positron emitting isotope called Gallium 68 is bonded to a molecule that is attractive to a specific protein found abundantly on the surface of prostate cancer (PCa) cells, the cells “light up” on PET/CT scans. keep reading

When boys become curious about sex, their eager ears pick up tons of misinformation from their buddies and schoolmates. However, it wasn’t that long ago when adults themselves told outright lies about sex. They probably did so in an effort to curb young rascals’ budding sexual impulses. For instance, they promulgated the myth that playing keep reading

Can you imagine having a PSA higher than 100–four prostate biopsies don’t find cancer? This is the true story of a 73-year old man who came to Duke University Medical Center early in 2021. When he was examined, his prostate gland was... keep reading

What does prostate cancer have in common with chameleons that can change their skin color? These lizards have a remarkable ability to alter their appearance in response to environmental pressure — that is, changes in their circumstances that threaten their survival. They need to eat, so they can either blend in with muted background colors keep reading