Tag: Prostate cancer

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

If you’ve ever been involved in a simulation game, or a simulation training model, you are interacting with something that’s not really there but feels like it is. In fact, during the experience the same neurons in the brain are activated as if the simulation IS the real world. Thus, the brain can be functionally keep reading

A groundbreaking European study highlights the benefits of adding MRI to PSA screening for prostate cancer. By improving detection of significant cancers and reducing unnecessary biopsies, this approach offers a more accurate, cost-effective pathway for diagnosis. Discover how this research is transforming prostate health and diagnosis standards worldwide. keep reading

Active Surveillance for prostate cancer is a life-saving option but often comes with a heavy emotional toll. Learn how managing anxiety and uncertainty can transform your journey. Explore why psychological tools and innovative treatments, like MRI-guided focal laser ablation, are reshaping the experience for patients worldwide. keep reading

Is your daily glass of milk a cause for concern? Recent studies suggest a potential link between high dairy consumption and prostate cancer risk. Discover what the research says and learn how to make informed dietary choices for better prostate health. keep reading

Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) has proven itself as a powerful tool in detecting significant prostate cancer. By accurately identifying suspicious areas and distinguishing aggressive tumors from those that pose less risk, mpMRI is helping reduce unnecessary biopsies and providing clearer, more reliable diagnostic information for better treatment decisions. keep reading

Researchers are advancing smarter prostate cancer screening methods. A new biomarker test, combined with advanced MRI techniques, could improve early detection of high-grade prostate cancers and reduce the need for unnecessary procedures, offering more accurate and reliable diagnosis. keep reading

Combining multiparametric MRI with genomic testing is revolutionizing prostate cancer detection and treatment. By leveraging the strengths of both technologies, doctors can achieve more accurate diagnoses, guide personalized treatment decisions, and improve patient outcomes. Learn how these tools are shaping the future of prostate cancer care. keep reading

A new consensus on MRI follow-up after focal therapy for prostate cancer offers fresh guidelines for detecting recurrence. Learn how these recommendations can enhance patient outcomes and standardize MRI protocols. 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