PSA Screening Flowchart
For decades the random 12-core biopsy has been the standard of care for diagnosing prostate cancer. What most men don’t know is that random biopsy can be dangerous and its …
A Few Thoughts on Prostatitis
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland which can cause symptoms such as urinary frequency, pain with urination, elevated PSA, and pelvic pain. While symptomatic prostatitis can have a huge …
Considering Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials? Here’s What You Need to Know
“Like any other treatment decision we’re looking at risk-benefit ratios, we’re looking at what other options do we have?” LISTEN TO THE EPISODE For men with limited options, clinical trials …
Prostate Cancer Spotlights in 2020: A Year in Review
2020 has been quite a year. We wanted to spotlight a couple of exciting advancements in the prostate cancer world and beyond as well as looking forward to the future. …
Find out about PSMA PET Imaging on Prostate Pros Podcast
COUNTDOWN. MARK YOUR CALENDARS. Have you subscribed the PROSTATE PROS podcast? Be one of the first to know about a new podcast release! Questions about prostate cancer you want to …
The Imaging Advancement: PSMA PET Scan for Tracking Prostate Cancer Spread
The PSMA PET Scan is changing the way doctors decide what treatments to recommend for prostate cancer. Accurate assessment of a cancer spread is essential. Until now, physicians estimated the …
PROSTATE PROS Episode 17: Time to Address Testosterone
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/prostate-oncology/time-to-address-testosterone “So, one of the things to know in this whole realm of giving testosterone is that the lab numbers, the amount of testosterone in the blood, is not …
Are You Feeding Your Prostate Cancer?
This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate Oncology Specialists urges men to be mindful of what they’re consuming. MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — While this September may …
PROSTATE PROS Episode 16: Supplements to Treat Prostate Cancer
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/prostate-oncology/supplements-to-treat-prostate-cancer “I see these supplements and diet and exercise as ancillary to all the other available treatments. Not to say that standard treatments can’t be overused and incur unnecessary …
PROSTATE PROS Episode 15: Off-label Treatment Used for Prostate Cancer
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/prostate-oncology/off-label-treatment-used-for-prostate-cancer “So these medicines are effective, but you may not hear about them. It’s certainly not something that’s FDA approved and so it flies under the radar.”- Dr. Scholz …