Category: General Prostate

What do prostate cancer and heart disease share? More than most men realize. Both are fueled by poor lifestyle habits that create a disease-fostering environment in the body — but both can also be fought with the same powerful tool. Research on 802 cancer survivors points to the Mediterranean Diet as a key ally in long-term survival. keep reading

What if aging wasn’t the real reason behind fading sex drive? Emerging research points to metabolic health as the underappreciated culprit, suggesting that healthy habits around diet and exercise could offer more influence over vitality in the bedroom than age itself. keep reading

Is dementia truly a side effect of hormone therapy for prostate cancer, or just a lingering worry? Recent large-scale research finds no broad connection between androgen deprivation therapy and dementia, offering reassurance to those weighing treatment options—though questions remain for certain high-risk cases. keep reading

Losing excess weight and adopting healthier habits may help men lower their prostate cancer risk. Recent studies suggest web-based and home programs offer promising tools for lasting lifestyle changes and improved health outcomes. keep reading

What if having takeout meant more than a quick meal – introducing microplastics into your body, even your prostate? With scientists finding plastic particles in both brain and prostate tissues, the invisible risks of everyday conveniences might be much closer than expected. keep reading

Prostate cancer cells thrive on testosterone. Hormone therapy works by depriving them of this fuel, slowing disease progression. But ADT also impacts men’s bodies and emotions. Encouraging new research highlights how exercise may counteract these effects. keep reading

The strategy of using active surveillance (AS) is increasingly recommended to low-risk prostate cancer (PCa) patients as a way to avoid or delay overtreatment. This is a new way of thinking; before the New Millennium, PCa was assumed to be multi-focal and most men with more than 10 years of life expectancy were hurried into surgery or radiation. Today’s terminology includes words that might have been meaningless a decade ago, e.g. indolent cancer, very low risk disease, and focal disease are all consistent with the growing movement toward AS. keep reading

Once a popular prostate cancer treatment, brachytherapy has seen a sharp decline—and new research may reveal why. A study found that half of patients experienced cancer recurrence, challenging its long-term effectiveness. With evolving treatment options, it’s crucial to weigh the risks and benefits before choosing a path... keep reading

Radiation for prostate cancer can come with long-term sexual side effects that aren’t always discussed upfront. While erectile dysfunction is well known, new research highlights issues with ejaculation, including reduced volume and discomfort. Patients deserve full transparency about these risks before choosing treatment. Learn why informed decision-making is crucial. keep reading

For men considering SBRT for prostate cancer, new research offers good news—this advanced radiation therapy not only reduces side effects but also lowers the risk of secondary cancers. With its targeted approach, SBRT is less likely to lead to the kind of side effects that reduce quality of life after treatment, compared to other methods of radiation treatment. keep reading