Category: Prostate Cancer

Could a man’s sexual behavior impact his prostate cancer risk? Recent research suggests a connection between the frequency of ejaculation, the number of sexual partners, and prostate cancer risk. Explore the latest findings and discover how your lifestyle choices might influence your health. keep reading

When you think of turning points in history, what comes to mind? The fall of the Berlin Wall? Einstein’s theory of relativity? The women suffragettes? Toppled regimes, scientific discoveries, and allowing women to vote dramatically alter the course of human events. Sometimes, however, the wheel of change is not obvious. You might be in the keep reading

Is there a link between being overweight and prostate cancer death? Recent studies show that excess body fat, particularly around the abdomen, may significantly increase the risk of fatal prostate cancer. Learn how maintaining a healthy weight could make a difference in your prostate cancer prognosis. keep reading

A trip to England is likely to bring tourists to London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Cathedral, The Tower of London, Big Ben, and many more. Visitors galore hop on red double-decker tour buses for stops at such historic sites. However, if our staff at Sperling Prostate Center were to fly across “The Pond” keep reading

New research reveals that high testosterone levels in prostate tissue may indicate a more aggressive form of prostate cancer. This discovery could play a crucial role in diagnosing the severity of the disease and shaping treatment options. Learn how hormone levels in tissue samples might provide critical insights into prostate cancer prognosis. keep reading

“Your biopsy came back positive for prostate cancer.” If you hear these words, you wouldn’t be human if your stress level didn’t immediately rise. It’s a natural fight-or-flight response to news that comes as a shock—as in a diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa). The initial surge of biochemicals is a complex inflammatory process that gives keep reading

Growing up, I sometimes heard older family members talk about “the Good Old Days.” Compared to their memories of “simpler times,” they now felt challenged by the fast pace of increasing technological complexities. In fact, the arc of technological advances over the centuries is breathtaking! According to a Feb. 27, 2023 World Economic Forum piece, keep reading

A wise art teacher once told her class, “The hardest part of any work of art is deciding when it’s done.” The problem is, how to make that decision? When the artist stands back to see if any finishing touches are needed, it’s a matter of subjective opinion. No two artists will judge completion the keep reading

“I’m sorry to say your prostate cancer has recurred.” No one wants to hear that message after an initial whole-gland treatment like surgery or radiation. While 5-year survival rates for localized prostate cancer approach 100%, over the longer term as many as 20-40% of patients will experience recurrence. Recurrence after radiation treatment offers a unique opportunity... keep reading

At a professional meeting not long ago, I got into a casual conversation with a colleague about religion. He said, “I’m not religious but I see myself as spiritual.” It’s not the first time I’ve heard similar statements, so I told him he’s not alone. In fact, since 1990 there’s been a growing U.S. population keep reading