Articles Index
Prostate Cancer Basics
Prostate cancer basics-- an article describing prostate cancer, what a prostate gland is, prevalence of the disease, and links to more in-depth information.
Comparing Local Prostate Cancer Treatments
Should you have prostatectomy, external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) orbrachytherapy for the treatment of early stage (stage I or stage II) prostate cancer? Until recently, there has been no definitive answer.
2007: Prostate Cancer Statistics Continue Downward Trend
In January '07, the American Cancer Society released its annual report estimating new cancer cases and deaths. They showed a continued slowly downward trend in the rates of prostate cancer.
Diagnosing Prostate Cancer - How Doctors Diagnose Prostate Cancer
Describes how doctors screen and diagnose for prostate cancer. Includes a discussion of the PSA test, the DRE, TRUS, and biopsies.
Prostate Cancer Treatment Basics
All about prostate cancer treatment options. Contains details for each treatment, recommended treatments for different treatment stages, and a guide to help you find your prostate cancer treatment stage based on your situation.
Tomato - Broccoli Diet Combo Lowers Prostate Cancer Spread in Rats
A 2007 study showed that a daily diet of tomatoes and broccoli significantly lowers prostate cancer development in rats. What does this mean for you?
Should Elderly Men Consider Treatment For Prostate Cancer
Elderly men diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer face the dilemma of whether to be treated or not. Until recently, it was often considered okay to forego treatment as the prostate cancer was not usually the cause of death for these men...
Beer Ingredient Xanthohumol May Help Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
Xanthohumol, a flavonoid found in small amounts in beer, appears to be a potent prostate cancer fighter in the lab...
Prostate Cancer Videos By Topic
This article summarizes the prostate cancer videos available on About.com organized by topic.
Early Exposure to Plastics Chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) Linked to Prostate Cancer
Research on rats shows that the widely used chemical may cause prostate cancer...
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
Describes High Intesity Focused Ultrasound HIFU for treatment of prostate cancer.
African Ancestry Increases Prostate Cancer Risk
Being African American increases your prostate cancer risk by 1.6 times the rate of other ethnicities...
Regular NSAID and COX-2 Inhibitor Use Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
COX-2 Inhibitors and NSAIDS have been shown to reduce prostate cancer risk according to this article...
Pomegranate Juice Reduces Prostate Cancer Risk in Post-Therapy Patients
A glass of pomegranate juice a day may reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer...
Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer Treatment
Describes how cryotherapy (also known as cryoablation, cryosurgery) is used to cure prostate cancer.
Orchiectomy for Prostate Cancer Treatment
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Red Wine Lowers Prostate Cancer Risk
Research has shown that Red Wine reduces prostate cancer risk...
Vitamin D and Sunlight May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Research is demonstrating that vitamin D may offer a protective effect against prostate cancer...
Poll: Should the FDA Revamp Its Prostate Cancer Treatment Approval Process?
An unscientific poll asking your opinion about the FDA Approval Process for Prostate Cancer treatments...
Poll-Eating BBQ/Grilled Meats May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk
Eating BBQ'd/grilled meats may increase your prostate cancer risk. How will this affect you?
Stage 4 Prostate Cancer Treatments
You have Stage IV prostate cancer and need to make decisions about what treatments to have. This article contains recommended treatments based on your situation.
Poll- Would You Give Your Doctor a Semen Sample to Test for Prostate Cancer?
An unscientific poll about a semen-based prostate cancer screening test.
Herbal Supplement Zyflamend(r) Reduces Prostate Cancer Risk
Zyflamend, an herbal supplement, has been found to reduce prostate cancer risk.
Tomatoes / Lycopene To Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
Lycopene in Tomatoes lowers Prostate cancer risk. Can lycopene prevent prostate cancer? Find out what research studies are saying about lycopene. Unbiased prostate cancer risk reducers written by a male Registered Nurse.
Interpreting Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test Results
Describes the PSA test and how the results are interpreted.