Obese men have a higher risk of getting aggressive prostate cancer. But obesity can also cause problems with the initial screening process. Researchers investigated the relationship of height and weight on the development of [...]
The PSA count is a widely accepted screening tool for the presence of prostate cancer. As for what is truly a safe PSA count, here is what Michael D. Lutz, MD, explains: “If your PSA [...]
About 36,000 U.S. men die from prostate cancer every year, yet the disease can be found early when it’s highly curable. So why do so many men die from this [...]
The extent that breast cancer awareness is promoted may have you believing that this disease is a LOT deadlier than prostate cancer. […]
The symptom overlap from an enlarged prostate and prostate cancer are nearly identical as far as urine-related symptoms. […]
There is strong evidence that walking cuts the risk of developing prostate cancer, which kills about 30,000 U.S. men every year. Walking is an undeniable way to lower the risk of prostate cancer. [...]
A study recommends a particular exercise for men with prostate cancer undergoing radiation treatment. Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, recommend yoga. Men, especially those who are undergoing radiation treatment for [...]
Here is what a urologist has to say about the cause of tiny black dots or specks in your semen. “This is not an uncommon complaint, but in general, there is no good answer,” begins [...]
Back pain can actually be caused by prostate cancer, and by the time this happens, the cancer has spread -- it is at an advanced stage. “In general, prostate cancer causes no symptoms,” begins Kenneth [...]
If you have strange, itchy or hard bumps on your penis, there is a particular type of doctor who will have excellent insight into what can be going on. And that is a dermatologist. This [...]
Here is a DOCTOR’S explanation for the many causes of different bumps, dots and spots on your penis and what can be done about these. Forget the forums with laypeople’s explanations for why you have [...]
A dermatologist names some causes of white bumps or pimple-like growths on the penis. White pimples, bumps or small growths can appear on one’s penis; what are some causes? “The most benign condition that causes [...]
A urologist explains the causes of a fish-like smell around the penis. That fishy smell from your penis is caused by certain problems that you can remedy. A fishy smell around your penis is not [...]
