Prostate Cancer
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Yearly Prostate Cancer Screening Fails to Reduce Deaths
By Rachael Rettner published
Prostate cancer screening may not be necessary for older men, but patients should speak with their doctors about whether they are candidates for screening.
Testosterone Therapy Doesn't Boost Prostate Cancer Risk, Study Finds
By Linda Thrasybule published
Researchers have debated whether testosterone treatments raise men's risk of prostate cancer.
Does Exercise Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk?
By Rachael Rettner published
Exercise may reduce the risk of prostate cancer in white, older men, a new study suggests.
Anxiety After Prostate Cancer Surgery Tied to Depression, Unhappy Sex
By Live Science Staff published
Anxiety after prostate cancer surgery may lead to depression and poor sexual satisfaction.
Prostate Cancer Screening Test May Prevent 17,000 Advanced Cases Yearly
By Rachael Rettner published
Eliminating prostate cancer screening could result in thousands of more cases of advanced disease each year.
High Testosterone Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk
By Rachael Rettner published
High testosterone levels may increase the risk of prostate cancer in older men.
Fewer Doctors Screening Older Men for Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
By Live Science Staff published
Many doctors appear to agree that men ages 75 and older do not need to be screened for prostate cancer
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