Category: Prostate Cancer
Men should check their genes for prostate cancer risk, UW researchers say.
Approximately 1 in 10 men with advanced prostate cancer carries an inherited gene mutation, according to UW researchers.
A common prostate biopsy is putting lives at risk – it’s time to retire it
Transrectal biopsies can cause infections and, on rare occasions, a life-threatening condition known as sepsis.
Men over 40 with faulty BRCA2 gene should be tested annually for prostate cancer
If several members of your family have had breast or prostate cancer and particularly if there are any incidences of male breast cancer, talk to your doctor.
Proton therapy for prostate cancer: does the evidence support the hype?
While proton therapy has been shown to be effective for prostate cancer, no consistent advantage has been seen for either long-term survival or quality of life.