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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

You lie calmly on your back in the tunnel (bore) of a large machine. You can’t feel it, but you are now in an invisible magnetic field. After a while, your scanning session is done. Abracadabra! Presto! Such is the magic of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) that your doctor can examine and analyze your gland 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

Let’s start with the hypothetical case of Robert. He considers himself lucky in life because good things have come his way. He has a happy marriage, nice kids, a decent job, and he’s healthy. He follows the principles of the Mediterranean diet, doesn’t smoke, and has an occasional glass of wine. He does cardio workouts keep reading

It was not that long ago when it was widely held that prostate cancer (PCa) is an “old man’s disease.” No more. That belief is now only shredder-worthy. Wad up the paper, toss it in the recycle bin—but please don’t recycle the idea itself! PCa is now hitting men at younger ages, many of whom keep reading