Tag: Prostate cancer

Promoted as a breakthrough in radiation therapy, proton beam treatment was expected to reduce side effects and improve outcomes for prostate cancer patients. However, a large clinical trial comparing protons with IMRT found nearly identical results in safety, quality of life, and cancer control after five years of follow-up. keep reading

Prostate cancer cells thrive on testosterone. Hormone therapy works by depriving them of this fuel, slowing disease progression. But ADT also impacts men’s bodies and emotions. Encouraging new research highlights how exercise may counteract these effects. keep reading

Delaying or skipping PSA testing can have life-threatening consequences. New data confirms more men are being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer when it’s too late for local treatment. Annual PSA checks can make all the difference. 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

When it comes to prostate cancer, risk assessment has to be “just right.” New research shows that combining PSA density with MRI scoring (PI-RADS) makes predictions far more accurate, reducing unnecessary biopsies while ensuring dangerous cancers aren’t missed. keep reading

Active Surveillance helps men with low-risk prostate cancer avoid overtreatment, but anxiety and repeated biopsies can take a toll. A new approach—Super Active Surveillance—combines MRI monitoring with focal therapy, offering peace of mind while keeping future treatment options open. keep reading

What’s harder—treating prostate cancer, or living with the knowledge it’s still inside you? Research shows Active Surveillance may lead to significant anxiety and depression for some patients, raising important questions about how to balance safety, treatment, and peace of mind. keep reading

Is PSA testing about to lose its crown? With ultrafast MRI proving faster, more accurate, and less anxiety-inducing, researchers say the balance may be tipping toward MRI as the new “king” of prostate cancer screening. keep reading

Your gut biome does more than aid digestion—it could influence your risk of cancer and your body’s response to treatment. Discover how trillions of microscopic organisms in your gut may be quietly shaping your prostate health—and what you can do to support them. keep reading

Focal therapy offers men a less invasive option with fewer side effects—but who should receive it? Updated guidelines reveal how doctors are defining the “best fit” patients, and why careful evaluation is critical to getting the best outcomes. keep reading