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Medical illustration of the male urinary tract and prostate gland for prostate cancer screening.
  • Prostate Cancer

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.

  • 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 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
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