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What if prostate cancer treatment didn’t mean choosing between surgery, radiation, or living with uncertainty? Focal therapy, guided by MRI, targets only the cancer while sparing healthy tissue, helping men avoid the “gray area blues” with confidence and peace of mind. keep reading

“I wish I hadn’t chosen that treatment.” For many men with localized prostate cancer, decision regret is a painful reality. Studies show that clear communication, decision aids, and shared decision-making can help patients feel more confident and supported in their choices. keep reading

Each year, hundreds of thousands of men undergo prostate biopsies triggered by PSA results—many of them unnecessary. New research shows that combining PSA testing with MRI can more accurately identify significant cancers while sparing men from needless biopsies and the harms of overtreatment. keep reading

For years, studies hinted that metformin—a common diabetes drug—might help slow prostate cancer. But new results from the MAST trial show otherwise. Among men on Active Surveillance, metformin did not prevent disease progression compared to placebo, and side effects were more common. keep reading

Radiation for prostate cancer can come with long-term sexual side effects that aren’t always discussed upfront. While erectile dysfunction is well known, new research highlights issues with ejaculation, including reduced volume and discomfort. Patients deserve full transparency about these risks before choosing treatment. Learn why informed decision-making is crucial. keep reading

There’s a saying that beauty is only skin deep. Whether or not you buy that philosophy of beauty, you may be interested to know that scientists are studying a supplement formulated from something that’s found skin deep in citrus fruits. It is a modified form of pectin, which is a soluble fiber found in most plants. Pectin is used to... keep reading

Product warning labels, like most things, change over time. Since the 1850s, the skull and crossbones on a bottle or package has been a clear message that something inside is poisonous. Today, the word “toxic” is widely used to cover all kinds of dangerous chemicals that contaminate our environment... keep reading

Beam radiation has long been a mainstay in the arsenal of weapons against prostate cancer. Over 50 years ago, when more powerful radiation equipment allowed deeper penetration into the body, patients who could not have surgery began to be treated with... keep reading

There’s a saying that less is more. However, The Minimalists wonder, “But is less really more? And if so, is the opposite true? Is more actually less?” For some patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer (PCa), more may be too much—at least in the short term after treatment. I came across two newsworthy April 2023 journal keep reading

Yoga for prostate cancer? It all began with the side effects of radiation treatment for prostate cancer. External beam radiation may be the right treatment for certain patients, but it can have downsides because it affects healthy cells as well as the cancer cells. keep reading