The global statistics are terrifying. Prostate cancer is the fourth most common cancer in all populations, the second most common cancer among men worldwide, and ranks first in Europe, where a third ...

Editor's note: second of two parts; read part one here.. In the first part of our series, we described how PSA is used as a screening tool to help detect prostate cancer in men who don't have symptoms ...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the U.S. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. But experts ...

In a biopsy, a small sample of tissue is taken from your body. A pathologist analyzes the sample to check for cancer cells. The main method for diagnosing prostate cancer is a core needle biopsy. It’s ...

A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a way to check for signs of prostate cancer. For this exam a physician inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to: Feel your prostate gland Assess the ...

Former prime minister Lord Cameron has revealed he is being treated for prostate cancer. It is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with around 55,000 new cases every year. The prostate is a gland ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among U.S. men, behind only lung cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. An estimated 300,000 men will be diagnosed with ...

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Mical Roy is an Austin-based senior manager in public affairs, a prostate cancer survivor, and a content writer. He's also the co-founder of the Pink and Blue Affair, an annual event in Bastrop County ...