How well do you know your prostate?
February 6, 2019Men often mistakenly think that the prostate is required for penile erection. But that is not quite the case. You…
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Prostate cancer: Did you say zero symptoms?
July 27, 2018Google keeps track of what is searched most frequently. Since prostate cancer is common, it’s hardly surprising that people who…
Are you at risk? What if the answer came from your saliva…
July 6, 2018It may seem inconceivable that a simple saliva test can tell you your risk of developing prostate cancer. But it…
Soon a diagnosis by simple blood test?
June 21, 2018Diagnosing (not screening) prostate cancer by a simple blood test: this is the project on which works Dr. Catherine Alix-Panabières…
A microchip for early detection of cancer wins awards
May 24, 2018Developed by students from western Turkey, the microchip has won quite prestigious awards in the United States and Europe. Berna Akdeniz…
APS and screening: 2012 guidelines updated in the US
May 17, 2018The US Preventive Services Task Force is now recommending increased screening for prostate cancer, a move that reverses previous guidelines…
Does Vasectomy Give Men Prostate Cancer?
September 21, 2017The Mayo Clinic’s large-scale study answers it once and for all… Most men are nervous enough about getting a vasectomy.…
Why do the PSA test?
July 11, 2017The PSA test is often discussed when it comes to screening for prostate cancer. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme produced…
What factors can affect your PSA levels?
June 19, 2017Prostate specific antigens, usually shortened to the acronym PSA, occur naturally in the prostate. PSAs are present in every man’s…
Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer
April 13, 2017It is common for prostate cancer in the very early stages to cause no symptoms due to its generally slow…
