Dr. Mark Gonzalgo answers the question: 'Best Surgery For Prostate Cancer?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What are the available surgical procedures for prostate cancer, and how do I know which surgical ...

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a procedure where a doctor uses a laser to remove prostate tissue from an enlarged prostate that’s restricting urine flow. Benign prostatic ...

Prostate health remains a crucial topic that many men avoid discussing, even with close family members. Early screenings can make a significant difference in detecting issues before they become severe ...

Let’s be honest. No man looks forward to having a prostate exam. Just the thought of it makes most men cringe; however, a prostate exam can be the difference between life and death. For men, the ...

According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 14 million men in the United States have symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, or an enlarged prostate. American Cancer Society ...

A digital rectal examination (DRE) is one of the simplest methods for assessing the state of the prostate gland. This may be performed as part of a routine check of the prostate gland or in the case ...

One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime There are fewer side effects when the cancer is found at the earliest stages The survival rate for prostate cancer identified ...

University Hospital in Newark — which is also the principal teaching hospital for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School — added the transperineal prostate biopsy procedure to its cancer-detection arsenal.

Editor’s Note: This piece was submitted by a contributing writer and does not represent the views of CURE Media Group. If I could have blown a whistle and called a foul in the doctor's office, I might ...

Healthy men participating in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial who actively participate in all steps of the clinical trial are most likely to undergo a biopsy, according to a study. "We also found ...

SAN ANTONIO – As Prostate Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, a local doctor is reminding all men that prostate cancer awareness is important year-round. “Prostate cancer occurs everywhere across ...