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Sagittal cross-section diagram of male pelvic anatomy showing the prostate gland, bladder, and rectum for Black Men prostate cancer screening education.
  • Prostate Cancer

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.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 6, 2026
Sagittal anatomical illustration of the male genital system showing the prostate gland, bladder, and urethra for patients researching Prostate Cancer Causes.
  • Prostate Cancer

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.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 6, 2026
PSMA PET scan illustration showing male reproductive system anatomy including the prostate and bladder
  • Prostate Cancer

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.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 5, 2026
Medical vector diagram illustrating a prostate biopsy procedure with anatomical needle placement and prostate labeling for patient education.
  • Prostate Cancer

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.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 5, 2026
Medical illustration comparing normal and enlarged prostate anatomy, showing why benign prostatic hyperplasia is a frequent non-cancer cause of a high PSA result
  • Prostate Cancer

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.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 4, 2026
PSA Test illustration of male anatomy showing the prostate gland, bladder, urethra, and nearby reproductive organs
  • Prostate Cancer

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.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 3, 2026
Gleason score histology reference showing prostate cancer cellular patterns under microscope
  • Prostate Cancer

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.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 2, 2026
stage 4 prostate cancer anatomy diagram showing male pelvic structures including the bladder, prostate, urethra, rectum, penis, and testis.
  • Prostate Cancer

Knowing What to Expect With Stage 4 Prostate Cancer

Stage 4 prostate cancer is treatable, not curable, and its survival rate is higher than older figures suggest. Here's what the numbers mean for you.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 2, 2026
prostate cancer stages anatomy illustration showing the male bladder, prostate, and urethra.
  • Prostate Cancer

Understanding the Stages of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer stages range from 1 to 4, set by how far it has spread, your PSA, and your Grade Group. Here's what your stage really means.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • June 1, 2026
Medical illustration of the prostate gland and surrounding pelvic anatomy, showing the physical location where early signs of prostate cancer may develop silently near the bladder, rectum, and urethra.
  • Prostate Cancer

What Doctors Check for Early Prostate Cancer Signs

Early signs of prostate cancer are easy to miss—because there usually aren't any. Here's what doctors actually check, and when screening makes sense.

  • Dr. Gregory T. Ashton, MD — Urology & Men's Health, Dr. Cassandra L. Whitmore, MD — Radiation Oncology and Dr. Nathaniel J. Hargrove, MD — Oncology & Hematology
  • May 31, 2026
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