Can Herbs for Prostate Cancer Help Your Health? Here’s What a Doctor Says
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among American men. With 1 in 8 facing this diagnosis over his lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society, curiosity about natural solutions is understandable.But can herbs or supplem…
Learn MoreProstate Biopsy: What It Is, How to Prepare, Side Effects, Recovery & Results
The American Cancer Society estimates that 288,300 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2023. While the overall 5-year survival rate is 97%, that number goes down significantly if the cancer has spread to distant parts of the body.Prostat…
Learn MoreWhat Is an Enlarged Prostate, and How Do You Treat It?
As you get older, more frequent health checks may be needed to help you stay ahead of illnesses.For women, this might mean annual mammograms. For men, it means regular prostate exams, starting at age 45 or 50, to check for prostatitis. And while a pro…
Learn MoreProstatitis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When most men think about their prostate, it’s to worry about whether they have prostate cancer or not. But another condition is far more common and plenty painful.Prostatitis involves inflammation of the pr…
Learn MoreNeed a Prostate Exam? Here’s What to Expect
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’re due for a prostate exam, but you don’t know what to expect.So, what is this exam like?Regular check-ups are essential for maintaining your health, and a prostate exam is crucial to preventive care for…
Learn MoreLa mayoría de los hombres con un cáncer de próstata de bajo riesgo prescinden ahora de una cirugía inmediata
MARTES, 4 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — En la última década, cada vez más estadounidenses con un cáncer de próstata temprano han postergado la radiación y la cirugía, las opciones estándar de tratamiento, indica una nueva investigación.Más bien…
Learn MoreMost Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Now Forgo Immediate Surgery
TUESDAY, April 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Over the last decade, more and more Americans with early-stage prostate cancer have put off radiation and surgery, the standard treatment options, new research indicates.Instead, many U.S. men with low- or in…
Learn MoreEnvironmental Impact of Prostate MRI and Biopsy Considerable
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The environmental impact of prostate biopsies is considerable, according to a study recently published in European Urology.Michael S. Leapman, M.D., from the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut,…
Learn MoreUna escasez de un fármaco hace que muchos con un cáncer de próstata avanzado no reciban tratamiento
MARTES, 21 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Una escasez actual de un medicamento para los hombres con un cáncer de próstata avanzado está haciendo que algunos pacientes no reciban un tratamiento con el potencial de alargar sus vidas durante meses….
Learn MoreMedication Shortage Means Many With Advanced Prostate Cancer Are Missing Treatments
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An ongoing shortage of a drug for men with advanced prostate cancer is causing some patients to miss months of potentially life-extending treatment. The drug’s maker, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., has said…
Learn More