High-risk prostate cancer: Why and when a bone scan may be necessary
/A bone scan is an imaging test that may be used to detect cancerous cells, evaluate fractures in bones or to monitor bone conditions such as infections and arthritis.
Read MoreA bone scan is an imaging test that may be used to detect cancerous cells, evaluate fractures in bones or to monitor bone conditions such as infections and arthritis.
Read MoreA common choice for curing prostate cancer is surgery, especially if the cancer is contained within the prostate and has not spread beyond it. When faced with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, a man will likely have a wide variety of treatment options.
Read MorePSA is a protein produced by normal as well as malignant cells of the prostate gland and is found in the blood.
Read MoreProstate cancer affects about one in seven men who will be diagnosed with this disease in their lifetime.
Read MoreMost men will get through several decades of life without any prostate problems. But, that can change beginning as early as when a man hits his 40’s.
Read MoreDr. David Samadi looks at recent findings from a study showing preference for preserving sexual function did not reflect the treatment choices of men with low-risk prostate cancer.
Read MoreAll men first, need to know the risk factors for prostate cancer. By learning what can increase his chances of developing this disease, some which he can control and others he cannot, at least it gives him awareness of any changes in his prostate. These risk factors include:
Read MoreBy incorporating the following 7 steps into his daily lifestyle, men with prostate cancer can feel good knowing they are doing all they can to not let this disease take them down:
Read MoreHowever, this unexpected role no one wants to take on is not an easy one to navigate. Knowing what to do, what to say and how to support your loved one can be tricky.
Read MoreResearch is never restricted to just one component of what may be the cause of prostate cancer. Other factors are looked at such as what medications can be used to help treat it.
Read MoreDr. David Samadi provides his expert commentary on two different studies’ findings for the first time how a testosterone-related genetic abnormality can help predict a man’s response to specific prostate cancer therapies.
Read MoreThere is a saying that you have nothing to fear but fear itself. Fear is something that may people face in their lives for different reasons.
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