Can men hold off on treating recurring prostate cancer?
admin What happens if PSA levels start rising after surgery or radiation for prostate cancer? Up to a third of men treated for the disease will eventually confront this problem. If…
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How does prostate cancer treatment affect mental health?
The long-term outlook for men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to improve. About 98% are living for 10 years or more after diagnosis, and the survival rate at 15 years…
5 timeless habits for better health
A veritable avalanche of influencers, news headlines, and well-meaning friends and family offer conflicting advice on wellness. If you’re overwhelmed by fads and hype around wellness, read on. Dr. Wynne…
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
Screening with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test can detect early-stage prostate cancer while it’s still asymptomatic. But some men are diagnosed with prostate cancer only after symptoms appear. For insights…
Is your breakfast cereal healthy?
I have a confession: I like cereal. And not just a little. When I was a kid, I’d have ready-to-eat breakfast cereal in the morning and again after dinner as…
How is PSA used to monitor prostate cancer?
Editor’s note: second of two parts; read part one here. In the first part of our series, we described how PSA is used as a screening tool to help detect…
Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do
The global rise in temperatures spawns more frequent and intense heat waves. Prolonged or extreme heat poses serious health risks for everyone but is a particular worry for older adults.…
What is a PSA test and how is it used?
In this two-part series, we’ll describe the PSA test — how it’s used, and how doctors perform next steps in the event of an abnormal reading. Our first post addresses…
What can magnesium do for you and how much do you need?
This forgotten mineral is having a moment. In the world of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and supplements, magnesium seems to be having a moment. Perhaps it’s long overdue: in many ways,…
How is metastatic prostate cancer detected and treated in men over 70?
National guidelines on prostate cancer screening with the PSA test are set by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This independent panel of experts in preventive and primary care…