Prostate Cancer News & Features

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.

February 16, 2023 — A new study suggests following a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring.

November 2, 2022 — Mental distress has been called the “elephant in the room” for patients with prostate cancer that doesn’t require treatment right away. For years, these concerns were largely ignored, according to advocates and health professionals.

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 17, 2022 — Acceptance of active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer hit a record high in 2021, although the U.S. still lags internationally, new figures showed.

November 5, 2021 — Joseph Maldonado-Passage, better known as “Joe Exotic” on the Netflix docuseries Tiger King, announced on social media that he’s been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

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.

November 7, 2017 — Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to personalise treatment for prostate cancer and reduce the number of men who undergo serious side-effects as a result of radiotherapy, a cancer conference has been told.

July 13, 2017 — Tall men and those who are obese have a higher risk of high grade prostate cancer and dying from the disease, a study has found.

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.

How one self-described 'regular guy' changed his health habits after diagnosis.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

October 2, 2000 — When Hank Porterfield learned he had prostate cancer in 1992, he was faced with a critical choice that more than 100,000 men in the U.S. make each year -- whether to treat the cancer with surgery or radiation.