Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men but often goes unnoticed. Experts stress early screening, awareness ...

What Is Prostate Radiation Therapy? Radiation therapy, also called X-ray therapy, uses high levels of radiation to kill prostate cancer cells or stop their growth, with minimal damage to healthy cells ...

While being overweight or obese doesn’t seem to cause prostate cancer, it may increase your risk of developing an aggressive, fast-growing form of prostate cancer that’s more difficult to survive. By ...

A prostate biopsy checks for prostate cancer by extracting tissue samples. A transperineal biopsy has a lower infection risk than a transrectal biopsy. Biopsy results are usually ready within about ...

Despite its importance, the prostate gland in an adult man is only about the size and shape of a walnut and weighs less than 1 ounce (20 to 30 grams). It is located below the bladder, above the pelvic ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

The prostate is a gland and reproductive organ located directly beneath the urinary bladder in men. About the size and shape of a walnut, the prostate is an important part of the male reproductive ...

Maintaining prostate health is vital for overall wellbeing in men. As men age, they become increasingly prone to prostate-related issues. Prostate supplements are designed to promote prostate health ...