Prostate Cancer News & Features

Overall, cancer diagnoses and cancer deaths continue to decline in the United States, said lead author Kathleen Cronin, a researcher with the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

New report says prostate cancer screening may make sense for some men between the ages of 55 and 69, including those at higher than average risk because of a family history of prostate or related cancers or because they are African American

Half of the men took part in a 12-week exercise and nutrition program, while the other half received only basic education about their diagnosis and about exercise.

While the impact of prostate cancer and its treatment on men has been widely studied, there has been little examination of how patients' partners are affected, the association noted.

Two cancer drugs can stall the progression of a particularly hard-to-treat form of prostate cancer, a pair of new trials shows.

Analysis of 2 major trials on the prostate cancer screen shows it cuts men's risk of dying from the disease

Hormone-suppressing regimen may raise odds for heart failure, but it brings benefits, too, researchers say

20-year study found little difference in death rates, more complications with surgery

Findings could 'change clinical practice overnight,' leading oncologist says

New study suggests the disease progresses faster for them

Study suggests the ancient practice might ease side effects of therapy

Men aged 55 to 69 should discuss PSA blood screen with their doctor, expert panel recommends

Even 'active surveillance' may have risks, such as anxiety

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.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Called ‘Transformative’

The more men drank, the stronger the association, study found

Most choose treatment they originally planned to follow, study finds

In Sweden, 90 percent with very low risk disease choose this option instead of immediate treatment, researchers report

Safety of snus use called into question

Study found chances doubled, but did not prove androgen deprivation caused damage to brain

For this type of patient, cardiac risks linked to the treatment may outweigh any benefit, study suggests

Large study challenges previous research linking the procedure to slightly higher chance of disease

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

Survival rates are all high, but watchful waiting is linked to some cancer spread, British study reports