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What Is a Prostate Biopsy?

A prostate biopsy involves removing prostate tissue to test for cancer. Learn about types, procedure, risks, and follow-up ...
Every September, countries across the world observe Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the importance of prostate health and early detection. It was first declared by the American Foundation ...
When prostate cancer has spread beyond the prostate to nearby lymph nodes and other areas of the body and treatments can no longer slow or stop its growth, you are not alone. Many patients, despite ...
Medical practitioners are constantly updating and refining approaches to prostate cancer care, while new cutting-edge ...
CHICAGO — Ten years after major changes in the recommendation for prostate cancer screening, a new analysis finds a sharp increase in advanced and terminal cases of the disease. The study highlights ...
That’s because most cases are caught before the cancer has spread. In fact, more than 75% of diagnoses are made while the disease is still confined to the prostate. When that happens, the outlook is ...
It’s among the most common cancers affecting older men. But a diagnosis today isn’t always what it seems. By David Dodge An estimated one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their ...
If you're experiencing symptoms that may indicate prostate cancer, here's what else could be causing them getty Several medical conditions can mimic prostate cancer, causing many of the same symptoms, ...