10/12/2016
Prostate Cancer and African Ancestry
Men of African descent are more likely to develop prostate cancer, and African American men are more than twice as likely caucasian men to die from it. Although lifestyle habits contribute to this greater likelihood, it is chiefly the result of certain genes that men of African descent possess. Learn. Read More
10/12/2016
Biopsy: What the Diagnosis Means
The pathologist has just looked under the microscope at 12 tissue samples from your prostate. What’s in there? First, there are normal cells. Pathologists can tell that they’re normal, because they are round and uniform, with well-defined edges and clear centers. As cancer progresses, the cells become more oblong; then. Read More
10/10/2016
Prostate Cancer Screening and You
Nobody wants to think about cancer, especially prostate cancer. Nobody wants to get screened, and especially, nobody wants to even think about getting a rectal exam to check for prostate cancer. We get that. Read More