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Modern Focal Therapy Options For Prostate Treatment

Before the development of focal therapy, men typically had two options to manage their localized prostate cancer: Active surveillance – Also known as “watchful waiting”, low-risk patients undergo regular medical tests to determine whether their cancer is getting worse. About half of the men under active surveillance will eventually need to have treatment. Radiation or […]

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Coffee’s Role In Lowering Prostate Cancer Risk

Your daily cup of coffee might offer more benefits than an instant burst of energy. Many studies have shown that drinking coffee may lower a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer, delay the progression of the disease, and keep prostate cancer from coming back. While research doesn’t prove that drinking coffee will prevent prostate cancer […]

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Mri for diagnosing prostate cancer

How Reliable Are MRI Scans in Detecting Prostate Cancer? Examining the Accuracy

According to a study by GLOBOCAN, an estimated 268,490 males in the United States will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2022. It is the second most common type of cancer in men next to colorectal cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the male population next to lung cancer. The priority […]

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Prostate health

Prostate Health 101: About, Conditions, and Testing

The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Its primary role is to produce the seminal fluid that transports sperm through the urethra. During ejaculation, the prostate muscles contract and helps push the fluid out into the urethra, making this tiny gland a critical part of the […]

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BPH Quiz: How It Helps and What IPSS Scoring Means

The Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) quiz is used to determine the severity of symptoms related to BPH. The BPH symptom assessment does not provide a diagnosis and is not meant to replace other tests. Rather, it’s used as a starting point for men to understand the severity of urinary symptoms caused by BPH. After you’ve […]

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