Stay Away from Random Prostate Biopsy
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD The Limitations of PSA PSA is nonspecific. Meaning it doesn’t distinguish between the harmless, low-grade type of prostate cancer that can be watched and the higher-grade …
Osteoporosis Basics for Men
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD Osteoporosis is defined as calcium loss from the bones. It is a silent process until suddenly a fracture occurs. Common sites of fracture are the spine, …
Counteracting Side Effects from Hormonal Therapy
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD Hormonal therapy can slow or even halt prostate cancer growth, but it isn’t without its side effects. Many measures—from medication to exercise—can mitigate these secondary reactions. …
Testosterone Inactivating Pharmaceuticals (TIP)
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD Hormones play a large role in cancer growth. They are also integral to treatment. Testosterone is a key player. It originates mostly in the testicles and, …
Making an Informed Decision about Prostate Cancer
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD What Is the Best Therapy for Me? This is one of the greatest questions for men with prostate cancer. How do you arrive at a reliable …
Scan for the Site of Prostate Cancer Relapse with Axumin
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD PSA testing is an essential part of prostate cancer treatment, and it is done at various stages in a patient’s journey. Initial PSA screening of healthy …
Advances in Testing for Prostate Cancer
When I was 10 years old, my mother lost a close friend to cancer. I was too young to know anything about serious illness, but when I asked her why …
Frequently Asked Questions About Prostate Cancer After Diagnosis
(These FAQs are for men who have received an elevated PSA or have a definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer. As medical oncologists who specialize in the treatment of prostate cancer …
Breakthroughs for Hormone-Resistant Prostate Cancer
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD The value of a new medical treatment is gauged by the seriousness of the problem it overcomes. Hormone-resistant prostate cancer—that is, prostate cancer that has become …
Fundamentals Required for Prostate Cancer Staging
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD For prostate cancer patients, an optimal treatment plan is the most important factor for long-term survival, and finding that ideal treatment begins with accurate staging. The …