Prostate Cancer News & Features

January 31, 2024 — Improving cardiorespiratory fitness by 3% or more annually over three years reduced the chances of men developing prostate cancer by 35%.

November 7, 2023 — Should men with low-grade prostate cancer skip treatment and opt for active surveillance? That’s the question thousands of aging men must consider as the likelihood they will die from a low-grade prostate cancer diagnosis appears low.

May 18, 2023 — Young men who gain the most weight in their late teens and early 20s appear to have a substantially increased risk of an aggressive form of prostate cancer and dying from the disease later in life.

March 12, 2023 — Actively monitoring early-stage prostate cancer offers the same long-term survival rate as having surgery or radiation to treat the cancer, according to a new study.

March 9, 2023 — The study found that a PSA test at age 50 detected four times as many cases of early prostate cancer as a digital rectal exam at age 45 alone.

Unsure what to say to best support your partner as he faces prostate cancer? Get guidance on what to say and what to avoid.

May 2, 2022 — Two new studies show Black prostate cancer patients get proton beam therapy (PBT) less often than white patients.

Safe exercise during and after treatment can improve your strength, stamina, and mood. Here's how to get started.

One in eight men get prostate cancer during their lifetime. But often, they find it hard to talk about their diagnosis. Find out how you can make that easier.

Prostate cancer happens when cells begin to grow and develop quicker than normally in your prostate. Find out what others want you to know about this condition.

Treatment advances are helping people live longer with advanced prostate cancer. But like other ongoing illnesses, the disease can affect your relationships and quality of life. Learn how to make things easier.

There isn’t one way to control advanced prostate cancer. It depends on a mix of things. That includes your age, symptoms, and how fast your cancer grows.

Being an advocate for yourself means taking an active role in your care.

There's no one diet that's best for prostate cancer. But healthy eating habits can make a difference in your condition.

Black men are more than twice as likely as white men to die of prostate cancer. Learn about the many reasons and what you can do about it.

Find out what you need to consider when you are trying to decide on the best treatment for advanced prostate cancer.

Find out how exercise can help manage treatment side effects and boost your mood when you have prostate cancer.

Should men get a screening test for prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer treatments can cause serious side effects. Learn what you can do to relieve or manage them.

Strengthen your relationship with your partner after prostate cancer treatment.

Men with advanced prostate cancer have more treatment options than ever before.

Doctors have a variety of ways to treat prostate cancer, including surgery, radiation, and drugs that slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. Find out about prostate cancer treatments.

Doctors diagnose prostate cancer by performing a biopsy, ordering various imaging tests, and other procedures such as a PSA test. Learn more about prostate cancer diagnosis here.

Getting diagnosed with prostate cancer can be overwhelming. It’s normal to have several questions and concerns. Find answers to all of your questions about prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

Tennis ace John McEnroe now champions the cause of prostate cancer research.

When WebMD community member Chuck Warren was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he turned to friends to find the strength to fight it.

No one likes going for that annual physical exam. For many, the anxiety increases when it includes a cancer screening.

A schedule for checkups and tests that will keep a man's body in good running order.

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can add years to men's lives, but it isn't a cure. Here are questions to ask your doctor to help you understand the benefits and risks.

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer has come a long way in the past few decades.

Chicken soup for the sniffles? Ginger to quell a queasy tummy? Sometimes those olds wives' tales and folk lore contain more than a grain of truth. And researchers are discovering that certain foods really can help, or hinder, your health.

An American man has a 1 in 5 lifetime chance of hearing those 4 words. What he will do about them is a decision that will affect the rest of his life.