Month: February 2025

It’s not exactly the ultimate “American Dream” but it’s great news for clarifying a suspicious PSA test result. As we know, the PSA blood test is controversial as a screening tool for prostate cancer (PCa) because an unexpectedly high result can mean any number of things, not just PCa. And yet, on the chance that keep reading

We’ve come a long way in focal therapy in the years since we published the blog below. Dr. Hash Ahmed’s 2014 published paper, as cited in the original blog, summarized compelling data that showed great promise for focal prostate cancer (PCa) treatment. Now, nearly a decade later, four authors from UCLA list several treatment methods with result statistics. Methods include... keep reading

One of the traits of highly successful people is their ability to stay grounded in the present moment yet anticipate the future. Although no one can predict the future with 100% accuracy, knowing the odds are favorable is a definite advantage. For prostate cancer patients, the most common treatment recommendation is radical robotic prostatectomy (RRP). In fact... keep reading

The number of prostate cancer patients who opt for active surveillance (AS) is rising. The most important reason men go on AS is to avoid the risks that accompany whole-gland treatments. In fact, it’s so important to patients that according to a Dutch study, 30% who were not considered candidates for AS chose it anyway against doctor recommendations... keep reading

The news about the power of exercise against cancer just keeps getting better. Two new studies reinforce evidence that working out plays an important role in helping prevent aggressive cancer, and helping to keep it from advancing further. Muscle strength, cardiac fitness and cancer First, in Jan. 2025 the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) keep reading