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Receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be unsettling news making a man feel vulnerable and confused. The good news is that while extremely serious, prostate cancer is very likely curable.
Read MoreEvery single man at some point in his life is at risk of developing prostate issues. Because all men have a prostate, all men in your life – grandfather, father, brother, husband, son, or boyfriend – has the chance of having to face a diagnosis of a problem with his prostate.
Read MoreThe abnormal cells of PIN begin and are located in two different areas of the prostate – one area is called acini which is the lining of tiny sacs that give the prostate its spongelike appearance. These same sacs are responsible for producing the fluid that is mixed together with sperm helping to create semen.
Read MoreThere are certain foods that do appear to have a positive role in helping to prevent prostate cancer.
Read MoreThe best doctor to seek help from on diagnosing prostatitis is a urologist who specializes in treating problems of the urinary system and male reproductive system.
Read MoreA study published in the journal Radiology, found using magnetic resonance (MR) imaging-guided strategies in the detection of prostate cancer is cost-effective when compared with the standard biopsy strategy in a decision-analysis model.
Read MoreProstatic intraepithelial neoplasia or PIN for short is a condition in which cells from the prostate begin to look and behave abnormally.
Read MoreA diagnosis of prostate cancer is not only upsetting for a man but if his knowledge of prostate cancer is limited, this can possibly set him on the wrong track of knowing how best to fight it.
Read MoreMen as babies start off really well. Hundreds of years of research have consistently shown that more baby boys outnumber girls at birth.
Read MorePatients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer can contact world renowned prostate cancer surgeon and urologic oncologist, Dr. David Samadi, for a free phone consultation and to learn more about prostate cancer risk, call 212-365-5000.
Read MoreA man goes to the doctor for his regular checkup. Everything comes back fine except for one thing – he is told his prostate specific antigen (PSA) level is elevated.
Read MoreIf you have an elevated PSA, you should see a urologist.
Read MoreProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths.
Read MoreTestosterone has become one of the go to prescriptions for men in their 50s and above. Some men even call it the “fountain of youth.”
Read MoreAs men age, prostate tissue can grow resulting in obstruction of the urinary tract. By 50 years of age 50% of men will have some degree of BPH and at 85, 75% will have BPH.
Read MoreA study from Houston might give men another reason to drink that morning cup of java they all know and love. Researchers wanted to investigate whether there was an association between caffeine consumption and erectile dysfunction, since caffeine is consumed by more than 85% of adults. Coffee was used to test caffeine in the study because coffee is actually the world’s primary source of caffeine.
Read MoreAs men age, this disregard spills over into the way they treat their health. Healthcare for men tends to be reactive rather than proactive. This means, unless something is broken, or chronically hurting, there is no reason to visit the doctor. We beg to differ.
Read MoreAccording to a new study at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, men who have had testicular cancer may have an increased risk for prostate cancer.
Read MoreResearchers at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey recently conducted an extensive review regarding hormone therapy and how it affects prostate cancer patients.
Read MoreSeveral recent papers have suggested that statins, medications for cholesterol such as Lipitor and Zocor, may impact prostate cancer development and progression. Considering that these drugs have revolutionized the prevention of heart disease, could these drugs truly killing two birds with one stone? We would like to think so.
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