Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men worldwide, with millions diagnosed each year. Traditional treatments like surgery and radiation therapy have long been the mainstays, but a ...
Men diagnosed with prostate cancer have a number of treatments to choose from, but it's a daunting task to figure out the right mix of therapies for an individual patient. Trends among medical ...
Radiation seed implants (brachytherapy) are just as effective at curing prostate cancer in younger men (aged 60 and younger) as they are in older men, according to a study presented at a scientific ...
They say April showers bring May flowers, but in this case, March preparations in the Blount Memorial Cancer Center bring a new treatment option for prostate cancer patients in April. Men with ...
If you’re dealing with advanced prostate cancer, the thought of surgery might feel like a lot to take in — and that’s completely understandable. For many men facing an advanced diagnosis, surgery will ...
NORFOLK, Va. — Hugs and pictures from the wonderful team at Sentara's Radiation-Oncology department on my final session of radiation. It's been five weeks of daily doses. This all follows results from ...
In late March 2020, my pregnant daughter-in-law and I compared health issues. Hot flashes? Check. Acidity? Yes. Sore breasts? That, too. Brain fog? You bet. Fatigue? Insomnia? Thinning hair? We both ...
The most common surgery for prostate cancer is a radical prostatectomy. This surgery involves taking out the entire prostate gland, some lymph nodes and other nearby tissue, like the seminal vesicles ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: Regarding your recent column about prostate cancer, could you please clarify a statement that has created some concern and confusion for me? The statement is: “Screening begins to have ...