There has been much controversy as to whether or not cycling has an effect on PSA or the emergence of prostate cancer. Although there have been many contradictory studies, overall it seems that riding your bike does not increase your risk for prostate cancer.
Read MoreWhy is this important? Because prostate cancer is to men as breast cancer is to women. And just as with any other cancer, an early understanding of your risk factors and how to potentially reduce them is tremendously valuable. We explore.
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Could obesity be to blame for the higher rates of prostate cancer in African American men? According to a new study from the University Of Washington School Of Nursing and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle – yes, obesity might play a role.
Read MoreThis year at the 110th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA), four new studies will be presented which examine different approaches to what researchers believe are smarter methods to screen for prostate cancer.
Controversy remains surrounding the use of the PSA test to screen for prostate cancer. This is due to the belief that the PSA test may lead to over-diagnosis and over-treatment in men with low-grade, less aggressive forms of the disease. Clinicians have been long awaiting a new approach to screen for prostate cancer because the current PSA test is simply not accurate enough.
Read MoreJohnathan Watkins of King's College London published the first ever study analyzing the health effects of unemployment related to prostate cancer in the journal, eCancerMedicalScience — an open access journal from the European Institute of Oncology.
Read MoreHormone therapy, or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), is used to suppress a man’s testosterone level in hopes of starving the prostate cancer tumor. But what are the risks?
Read MoreMen diagnosed with both conditions have significantly reduced chances of survival. Emotions of pity, powerlessness, and other indications of depression are commonplace and reasonable in someone who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Read MoreThe treatment options for prostate cancer can vary depending on a number of factors. These factors also affect the prognosis of the disease. The most important factor when determining which treatment option is best is the stage of the prostate cancer.
Read MorePeter Latos died from prostate cancer at the age of 48. He always said "One simple blood test," could save a man's life. Here's what men need to know.
Read MoreNew study shows there may be a significant link between baldness and a higher risk of prostate cancer. Men, here's what you need to know.
Read MoreThe most accurate way to know your cancer staging when it comes to prostate cancer is through a prostatectomy (surgical removal of the prostate). Treatment for prostate cancer recurrence is radiation but studies are showing there is a decline in use despite its known benefit. We explore.
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