Free, comprehensive guidebook shows how prostate cancer screening has largely deemphasized invasive testing in order to avoid unnecessary procedures and treatment while at the same time saving lives.

"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 ...

Genetic screening for prostate cancer can help identify inherited risks early, guide treatment decisions, and protect your family’s health. At Fred Hutch Cancer Center, we offer expert genetic ...

To check for possible prostate cancer, physicians most often use prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and digital rectal exams (DREs). For a firm diagnosis, they use core needle biopsies. This page ...

Every year, prostate cancer silently threatens hundreds of thousands of men, stealing lives and impacting families. It’s a stark reality: 1 in 8 men will face this diagnosis in their lifetime, and ...

A European study has demonstrated a sustained long-term reduction in prostate cancer mortality through prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening. However, the findings also highlight the issue of ...

As reports surface that the UK’s national screening committee are set to reject proposals for any national prostate screening programme, experts warn that the decision, if followed through with, puts ...

Opportunistic prostate cancer screening can lead to overdiagnosis of indolent diseases and invasive procedures. A cohort study suggested that a low baseline PSA level in midlife was associated with a ...

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) ...

Results from the third large randomized trial of prostate cancer screening were published last month in JAMA. This new study has substantial methodological flaws, but the findings are still worthy of ...

(CNN) — If you watched the Super Bowl, you probably saw commercials featuring NFL players telling America to “relax your tight end.” The campaign from drugmaker Novartis — called “Relax, It’s a Blood ...