Prostate Cancer
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For Prostate Biopsy, It’s Best to Combine Old and New MethodsUsing an older method of prostate biopsy together with MRI-targeted biopsy more accurately diagnoses prostate cancer than either method alone, a study finds.
by Kate Yandell
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Forward Look
What’s Next? Winter 2019/2020Treating prostate cancer with fewer side effects.
by Bradley Jones
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Forward Look
Some Prostate Cancer Patients Face a Difficult DecisionSurgery and radiation have similar benefits but different side effects.
by Stephen Ornes
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Holding Off on TreatmentPatients diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer are increasingly opting against immediate surgery or radiation in favor of regularly monitoring their disease.
by Jon Kelvey
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Breaking Down a Cancer DiagnosisDuring her husband's treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, Jan Manarite learned what questions to ask. Now she shares what she learned with others.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Revised Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines ProposedThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggests an individualized approach to prostate cancer screening.
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Screening Gets PersonalConflicting and changing cancer screening guidelines have led to uncertainty and controversy. Can screening recommendations tailored for groups or individuals enhance benefits and reduce harms?
by Kate Yandell
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Forward Look
A Report Card on Active SurveillanceMany men with untreated prostate cancer are not getting proper follow-up.
by Heather Stringer
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Survivor Profile
In Support and ServiceRetired Army colonel and prostate cancer survivor Jim Williams asks men to pay better attention to their health.
by Lauren Gravitz
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Q&A
Learning Emotional JudoPsychiatrist Andrew Roth helps prostate cancer patients identify and take control of their emotions.
by Kate Yandell
