Jairam Eswara, MD, FACS, is a nationally recognized urology specialist and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He’s the Chair of the Department of Urology at Tufts Medical Center and an ...

Prostate health remains a crucial topic that many men avoid discussing, even with close family members. Early screenings can make a significant difference in detecting issues before they become severe ...

While many people are familiar with mammograms and smear tests, prostate screening is talked about far less. Ahead of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in March, Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid, consultant ...

Q: I had a PSA blood test for detection of prostate cancer that was abnormal. The first level was 8; the follow-up was 7 (normal PSA 4.0 or less). My doctor is recommending a biopsy even though I have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a substance naturally produced in prostate tissue. A small amount of PSA regularly ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most men surveyed thought the first step to screening was a rectal exam rather than a blood test. Physicians can ...

Dr. Dre would be the perfect pitchman for prostate cancer awareness efforts. The rap mogul shares an acronym for an important aspect of prostate cancer probes. Digital rectal examination (DRE) ...

The global statistics are terrifying. Prostate cancer is the fourth most common cancer in all populations, the second most common cancer among men worldwide, and ranks first in Europe, where a third ...

Traditional approaches to prostate cancer screening involve blood tests, MRI, and biopsies. However, in addition to being uncomfortable, some of these procedures result in overdiagnosis of low-grade ...