prostate cancer
With Early Detection, Prostate Cancer Is Treatable
For men approaching the age of 40, as well as those who have already crossed that milestone, prostate cancer is…
Can an advanced MRI improve prostate cancer screening?
Prostate cancer is notoriously tricky to detect. It often doesn’t cause symptoms until it’s advanced, and there are no routine…
Should men get a PSA test to screen for prostate cancer, and when?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with one in seven men in the United States projected to…
What to do when prostate cancer biopsy/PSA test results conflict
Prostate cancer can be challenging to detect. Our screening and diagnostic tools—prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and transrectal ultrasound-guided (TRUS) prostate…
Homing in on prostate cancer with fusion biopsy
Left Image: The target from an MRI is merged with an ultrasound image for targeting. Right Image: The biopsy locations are…
Why I stand behind digital rectal exams for prostate cancer screening
“You want to put your finger where? Why? Do you really need to do that?” I’ve heard many men say…