A Realistic Look at Radical Prostatectomy Recovery
Radical prostatectomy recovery follows a clear arc—catheter out around 1–2 weeks, then continence and PSA milestones. Here's what to expect at each stage.
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Know If Active Surveillance Fits Your Prostate Cancer
Active surveillance lets men with Gleason 6 prostate cancer monitor instead of treating now—see who qualifies and how it's tracked.
When to Begin Prostate Cancer Screening Based on Risk
rostate cancer screening isn't one age for everyone. Most men start at 50, but higher-risk men begin at 45 or 40 — see where you fall.
What Every Black Man Should Know About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer hits 1 in 6 Black men—the largest racial gap of any major cancer. Caught early, it's highly treatable. Here's when to screen.
What Causes Prostate Cancer? 6 Risk Factors Explained
Prostate cancer causes are widely misunderstood. Age, family history, and genes are the proven risks — vasectomy and an enlarged prostate are not.
How a PSMA PET Scan Finds Prostate Cancer That Has Spread
A PSMA PET scan spots prostate cancer spread that older scans miss, and trials show it's far more accurate. Here's how to read your results.
Know What to Expect From Your Prostate Biopsy and Results
A prostate biopsy is the only way to confirm or rule out cancer after a high PSA. Here's what to expect, from MRI-guided biopsy to your Gleason score.
What to Know About a High PSA That Isn’t Cancer
A high PSA on its own doesn't mean cancer. BPH, infection, recent exercise, and finasteride can all raise it—and many elevations settle on a repeat test.
What Your PSA Test Result Means at Any Age
A PSA test result means different things at 45 than at 70. See what's normal by age, what counts as high, and why one high reading rarely means a biopsy.
A Clear Guide to Your Gleason Score and Prognosis
Your Gleason score grades prostate cancer from 6 to 10—but a 7 isn't one thing, and the score alone doesn't predict survival. Here's what it really means.