Until about 15 years ago, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer — no matter how aggressive — underwent surgery or radiation ...

A globally-renowned prostate cancer surgeon shares the latest advancements in the field and stresses the importance of early ...

Radiation therapy is often thought of as a treatment that only has a role in early-stage disease. This is no longer the case, and this approach to treatment can be used in several different ways even ...

CyberKnife delivers precise, high-dose radiation to tumors, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. The treatment process involves creating a custom mask to immobilize the patient's head, ...

SpaceOAR Hydrogel reduced the risk of bowel disorders, the need for colonoscopy and rectal resection following radiation therapy in prostate cancer. The utility of SpaceOAR Hydrogel, a polyethylene ...

Dr. Kalnicki answers the question: 'Is Prostate Surgery Done After Radiation?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Can I have prostate surgery if my radiation treatments are unsuccessful? Answer: Prostate ...

Radiation-related bowel toxicity among real-world patients was lower with use of the rectal spacer. Use of a hydrogel rectal spacer reduces the incidence of bowel disorders and related procedures over ...

In the phase 2 EXTEND trial, investigators randomly assigned patients with oligometastatic prostate cancer to ADT or MDT + ADT, with further stratification by intermittent vs continuous ADT that was ...

For men who undergo a radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer, post-surgery radiation therapy can play a vital role in reducing the risk of recurrence. Despite its benefits, many ...

“Me encontraron càncer en la pròstata,” my father told me. “They found cancer in my prostate.” As a cancer researcher who knows very well about the high incidence and decreased survival rates of ...

Men with prostate cancer can safely exercise, benefiting from reduced treatment side effects, improved mental health, and ...

The PSA test is often paired with a digital rectal exam (DRE), where a doctor inserts their finger into the rectum to feel ...