Prostate biopsy explained: Process, recovery and results
A prostate biopsy is a procedure that helps diagnose prostate cancer. The prostate is a gland found only in males and is part of the reproductive system.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males. It’s also one of the most treatable cancers since it’s usually caught before the cancer has spread. Here, I’ll answer common questions about prostate biopsies.
Why would my doctor order a prostate biopsy?Your doctor...
What is a prostate, and what does it do?
The prostate is a gland found only in males. It plays a role in maintaining fertility in sexually mature males, as well as in the act of procreation...
Prostate cancer survivor grateful for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
With a family history of prostate cancer, Keith Burchfield did not wait to talk to his doctor about the risks and benefits of early prostate...
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels by age: What to know
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein made by the prostate, a walnut-shaped gland that’s part of the human male reproductive system. It is located inside the pelvis and wrapped around the urethra, the tube leading from the bladder outside the body that drains urine through the penis.
PSA levels can be measured in the bloodstream, and elevated PSA levels can sometimes be a symptom of prostate cancer. So, this antigen...
What are the top 5 warning signs of prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in the male reproductive system. It is the...
Why I traveled across the world for prostate cancer treatment
When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I was determined to find the best care and treatment. As an orthopedic surgeon, I have traveled...
How I used art to guide me through prostate cancer treatment
In February 2020, I went for my annual checkup in New Orleans, Louisiana, where I live. I received an excellent bill of health. However, I...
Active surveillance versus treatment for prostate cancer: Weighing your options
Prostate cancer treatment options can include surgery, radiation therapy and hormone therapy. But some men are candidates for active...
Prostate cancer survivor promotes screening exams
As an executive at an oil and gas service company, Andy Moriarty often shares safety messages with his employees. Lately, these messages have...
6 ways caregivers can improve their health at MD Anderson
As a cancer caregiver, you’ve probably been told it’s important to take care of your own physical and mental health, too. But sometimes that...