Radical prostatectomy does not ensure a cure, with one in three men experiencing cancer recurrence and elevated PSA levels within 10 years post-surgery. Significant side effects of prostate removal ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older men with other illnesses may not live long enough to benefit from aggressive prostate cancer treatments, such as prostate removal or radiation, and they'd have to ...

A minimally invasive targeted treatment called salvage focal therapy, which targets just the cancerous area of the prostate, can treat men whose prostate cancer has recurred after radiotherapy with ...

The prostate is then flash frozen and samples of it are examined by a pathologist while the operation is still underway. If cancer is found at the edges of the prostate, around where key nerves are ...

The journey through prostate cancer treatment marks a significant chapter in many men’s lives, with surgery often serving as a pivotal turning point toward recovery. While the removal of cancerous ...

A novel study has looked at different types of treatment for prostate cancer and their side effects. It suggests that for queer men, different types of treatment may be more appropriate depending on ...

A 10-year follow up study of nearly 2,500 U.S. men who received prostate cancer treatment will help inform decision making in terms of treatments and side effects for a diverse population. A 10-year ...

For years, the only definitive cure was the complete removal of the prostate gland. It works, but at a cost. Between 5 and 20 per cent of men undergoing the experience long-term incontinence or sexual ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who are treated for prostate cancer may still suffer side effects from treatment up to a decade later, a new study finds. Researchers found that more than 500 men with ...

Treatment choice for localized prostate cancer depends on cancer aggressiveness and quality-of-life factors, such as sexual functioning. Active surveillance is a safe option for appropriate patients, ...