Prostate cancer survivor grateful for precise treatment during proton therapy
With a family history of prostate cancer, Jody Fuller knows the importance of annual prostate cancer screenings. So, at age 45, when his results came back high, he wanted to get it checked out right away. After retesting several days later and seeing his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) still elevated, Jody’s urologist in Charleston, West Virginia, ordered an MRI and a biopsy.
Pathology reports revealed that six...
Vasectomy and prostate cancer risk: What you should know
A vasectomy is a minimally invasive procedure done in males as a form of permanent birth control. During the procedure, the vas deferens (...
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...
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 itself.
The prostate wraps around the urethra, the tube that urine passes through on its way out of the body. It is located in the pelvis: behind the pubic bone, in front of the rectum and below the bladder.
But what exactly does a prostate do? How do you know if yours isn’t...
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...
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...