The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)-an alliance of leading cancer centers-has published a new book explaining ...
Metastatic prostate cancer is cancer that began in the prostate but has spread to other parts of the body. There's no cure, but there are a number of effective treatments you can discuss with a ...
Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) uses high-energy beams or subatomic particles to damage the DNA inside prostate cancer cells. After enough damage, the cells cannot multiply, and they die.
Localized prostate cancer treatments include radical prostatectomy and focal therapy, with the latter targeting only cancerous areas to preserve healthy tissue. Focal therapy allows for active ...
Targeted therapies are medicines to treat cancer. They work differently than standard chemotherapy. Instead of killing all fast-growing cells or keeping them from dividing, targeted therapies work ...
Hormone blockade therapy, which includes both oral and injectable options, aims to slow or stop the growth of prostate cancer cells by reducing androgen levels. Injectable hormone blockade therapies, ...
Appointment signals next phase of expansion for HIFU-based prostate care as demand grows for non-invasive, ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For men facing the return of prostate cancer, a new combination therapy may offer a much longer break before the disease comes ...
The prostate-specific antigen test measures the level of PSA in the blood. Elevated levels may indicate prostate issues, ...
Inspired by Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy, Alan Richmond has defied an 18-month terminal prostate cancer prognosis to live eight ...
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to wait long to take the next step. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, moving from active surveillance ...