Urologists who buy their own equipment to provide expensive radiation treatment are more likely to use it to treat prostate cancer even when the benefit for patients is unclear, research shows.

Prostate cancer ranks as the most prevalent form of cancer among men, following only skin cancer in diagnosis frequency. Upon receiving a diagnosis, comprehending the available treatment options ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF YOU’VE NEVER had a prostate cancer screening, you may worry that it will be embarrassing and ...

If you ask most men in their 50s and 60s what medical screening they’re overdue for, chances are they’ll tell you it’s their prostate screening. Urologic care, which includes treating conditions of ...

A technology newly available at MeritCare Hospital has the imposing name of photoselective vaporization of the prostate. Gary McCullough has a catchier name for it, though "laser rooter." During the ...

What Is a Prostate Exam? A prostate exam is a test that checks for early signs of prostate cancer. It doesn't reveal cancer, but if the test shows an abnormal result, your doctor will likely need to ...

Dr. Peter Sershon has seen thousands of prostate cancer patients. “It’s a gland cancer very similar to breast or colon cancer and it’s the most common cancer in men,” he said. Sershon is a urologic ...