Category: Prostate Cancer

One of the most troubling conditions for men is chronic prostatitis. It is estimated that 5-10% of men suffer from this inflammation, which can cause pain, urinary difficulties, sexual dysfunction, and psychological stress. keep reading

If you’re wondering what coffee has to do with prostate cancer (PCa) survival, this is the blog for you! I have previously posted about coffee consumption for lowering prostate cancer risk, and its potential to prevent advanced prostate cancer. Now there’s new evidence that men who are diagnosed with PCa, and who have high coffee keep reading

“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” These words, attributed to Yogi Berra, are a humorous way of saying that we can remember the past and live in the present—but what lies ahead exists in a fog of uncertainty. In medicine, it’s important to manage expectations, since no treatments come with absolute guarantees. keep reading

To paraphrase a famous poem, “How can AI serve prostate cancer? Let me count the ways.” In some ways, clinical researchers and software engineers have established a solid foundation for applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of prostate cancer (PCa). On the other hand, given the oceanic potential, we’ve only keep reading

Experts say, turn to an expert when best results matter. If you have high standards when it comes to caring for valued objects and personal wellness, you won’t be content with do-it-yourself problem solving. Whether it’s about a possession as humble as a prized but malfunctioning power tool, or as lofty as a sub performing keep reading

If you grew up in a northern climate, winter brought snow. As a kid, you quickly learned that some snow was good “packing.” This meant you could make a snowman. A snowman is built from the bottom up, and requires a very large ball as the base. You start with a small sphere, and roll keep reading

This headline got my immediate attention: “No Benefit with Surgery for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer.” The article is based on follow up findings from the PIVOT randomized trial. They suggest that radical prostatectomy does not offer men with localized prostate cancer a significant survival benefit over active surveillance or other type of observation. For traditional urologists, this might seem close to heresy... keep reading

A good night’s sleep is essential for physical and mental health. Is there a connection between sleep disruption and risk of developing prostate cancer? This question may have been sparked by a Japanese study that found an increased prostate cancer risk among... keep reading

High cholesterol is not your heart’s best friend, right? Everyone knows that! But what you may not know is the impact of high cholesterol on your PSA levels as well as risk of prostate cancer (PCa). As far back as 2014 we began posting blogs about the effects of statins—a class of drugs used to keep reading

When it comes to treating prostate cancer (PCa) with radiation, there’s a new kid on the block. Conventional external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) has been routinely performed for more than half a century. EBRT targets the whole gland. It is considered a safe and effective alternative to surgical gland removal (radical prostatectomy). Since its original keep reading