The most common surgery for prostate cancer is a radical prostatectomy. This surgery involves taking out the entire prostate gland, some lymph nodes and other nearby tissue, like the seminal vesicles ...

Localized prostate cancer treatments include radical prostatectomy and focal therapy, with the latter targeting only cancerous areas to preserve healthy tissue. Focal therapy allows for active ...

Urologic oncologists who treat prostate cancer are split over the benefits of focal therapy compared to traditional surgery ...

As the prostate cancer treatment landscape continues to evolve, understanding the risks and benefits of each approach is critical for patients. Prostate cancer treatment continues to evolve, and ...

It’s among the most common cancers affecting older men. But a diagnosis today isn’t always what it seems. By David Dodge An estimated one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their ...

Tests like a digital rectal exam and biopsy can help stage prostate cancer. Early-stage prostate cancer often does not cause symptoms, while more advanced stages may lead to back pain and weight loss.

A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that while traditional ...

Decades ago, doctors created a test to determine which breast cancer patients should receive hormone therapy. Now, researchers are using the same tactics to advance prostate cancer treatment. A recent ...