When Should You Get Tested For Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, but early detection through screening can lead to highly effective treatment.
How Many People in the United States Have Prostate Cancer in 2024?
Prostate cancer is the number one cause of cancer in men, representing about 29% of all cancer diagnoses in men.
How Do I Navigate My Life After Prostate Cancer Treatment?
Depending on the selected treatment for prostate cancer, patients may experience a variety of emotions. Education regarding the patient’s “new normal” is important to the success of any cancer survivorship treatment plan.
5 Things Men Should Know About Radiation for Prostate Cancer
About 1 man in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. However, prostate cancer can often be treated successfully with radiation therapy.
Prostate Cancer: Can Lowering Cholesterol Slow the Spread?
A fascinating new study shows the positive effect that lowering cholesterol might have on slowing the progression of prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer: A New Treatment Option
Focal One Robotic HIFU gives urologists the ability to use focal therapy to remove only the diseased portion of the prostate. This is similar to performing a lumpectomy to remove only the diseased tissue of the breast in a patient with breast cancer.
New Prostate Cancer Treatment a Success for New Orleans Music Producer
In the five months since Norris was diagnosed, Ochsner Medical Center acquired Focal One High Intensity Focused Ultrasound -- or Focal One HIFU – expressly for treatment of localized prostate cancer and one that dramatically reduced the risk of debilitating side effects.
Pastor with Prostate Cancer Benefits from New Treatment
After having his prostate removed, musician and pastor, Gibson Sewell, tried an innovative new treatment at Ochsner to reduce the PSA level in his blood.
Does Coffee Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer?
How many cups of coffee do you drink a day? With prostate cancer being the most common cancer diagnosed, you might want to think about increasing your coffee intake.
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