Category: Prostate Cancer

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

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

If you look at an MRI image of a prostate gland, what do you see?     You see different shades of gray that form into various useful features that a radiologist reads and interprets. However, a computer is not a human reader. Therefore, in order to be useful for Artificial Intelligence, the measurable physical keep reading

I have written several blogs on external beam radiation for prostate cancer along with its side effects. Radiation is a good choice for the right patient. As with all prostate cancer treatments, it is essential to match a treatment with an individual’s cancer because many factors go into the choice... keep reading

“Halt! Who goes there?” The world of Hollywood is filled with movies in which an alert sentry confronts a sneaky intruder. No matter which era is depicted—the Middle Ages, the Wild West, World War II—the watchful guardians are spaced out at various points along a castle parapet, a fort’s watch towers, or a defensive line. keep reading

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (UPSTF) is an independent panel of volunteer experts who are charged with the job of reviewing published evidence on health-related matters, making recommendations, and establishing guidelines. The only reason I have written about the USPSTF in the past is the issue of PSA screening for prostate cancer (PCa). This keep reading

No one can argue with the fact that the earlier prostate cancer (PCa) is diagnosed, the more treatment options there are, and chances for complete cancer control are improved. With this in mind, men are encouraged to get their PSA checked annually. If the test results in a suspiciously high or rising number, a doctor keep reading