Tag: prostate biopsy

PSA is just a protein. It leaks into the bloodstream from healthy and unhealthy prostate cells alike, which means a high reading can signal cancer or nothing at all. Miami researchers found that men eating the most healthful plant-based diets had the lowest odds of an elevated PSA, and a 2024 study extends that benefit even after treatment. keep reading

MRI-based diagnosis offers a more accurate and less invasive path for prostate cancer detection than traditional methods. By identifying clinically significant tumors before biopsy, the MRI pathway helps prevent overtreatment while safeguarding quality of life. keep reading

A British clinical trial and new Italian study highlight how pairing MRI with PSA density could change prostate cancer detection. By refining who needs biopsy, this method offers earlier diagnosis of significant cancers while avoiding unnecessary procedures. keep reading

New tools like biomarker tests and 3T mpMRI are transforming how doctors evaluate a high PSA. Learn how these innovations reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies—saving patients from risk, stress, and costs—while delivering greater clarity in prostate cancer diagnosis. 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

Ongoing research since we posted the blog below continues to support the need for more diagnostic indicators before performing repeat biopsy after an initial negative biopsy. Repeat biopsies increase the risk of side effects, with a “3.9-fold increase in serious infectious complications and a 16.1-fold increase in noninfectious urological complications…” keep reading

In the world of prostate cancer (PCa), there is a trend toward holistic care that aims to treat the whole person. It is creating a multimodality “cocktail” of healing resources for body, mind and spirit. This isn’t just some kind of pop psychology jargon. There is biological proof that combining both tangible and intangible modalities can alter prostate cancer itself. For instance... keep reading

We all love to see a dramatic win. Such moments are memorable. Who can forget the six NBA championships achieved by the Chicago Bulls “dream team” of Jordan, Pippen and Rodman? Or the perfect-10 Olympics vault that earned petite Mary Lou Retton a gigantic gymnastics victory? Competition is the stuff that winners are made of. keep reading

I’m optimistically predicting a U.S. revolution in prostate biopsies. In some European countries, it has already begun, but on this side of Atlantic we’re still playing catch-up. In our country, the PSA blood test has been a two-edged sword. On the one hand, it has undoubtedly saved lives by red-flagging suspiciously high PSA results; therefore, keep reading

Some men will do just about anything to avoid seeing a doctor until a symptom like pain or bleeding suddenly freaks them out. If you’re one of them, you may be contributing to a shorter life. Many cancers, including prostate cancer (PCa), have no early symptoms, yet that’s when they can still be cured. Failing keep reading