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Prostate cancer is a malignant growth in the prostate gland, often slow-growing, potentially causing urinary problems and pelvic discomfort.
Yes, prostate cancer can be curable, especially when it is detected early and confined to the prostate gland. Cure rates are highest in localized and regional stages. Advanced or metastatic prostate cancer is usually not considered curable, but it is often treatable and controllable for many years with modern therapies. Understanding Prostate Cancer What Is … Read more
Giles Turner not only covered his own costs for abiraterone but also worked to get it approved in England. A new medicine that helps men live longer with prostate cancer will reach many across England soon—weeks away now. Pushed forward by one man’s fight alongside a health group, access has become a reality. Since 2023, … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary Prostate cancer often grows in silence at first. The early signs can be mild or confusing, but there are clear patterns doctors look for. This guide explains the most common symptoms, the subtle red flags men tend to ignore, how these symptoms compare … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Metastatic prostate cancer means the cancer has spread beyond the prostate to areas like bones, lymph nodes, or other organs. For many years, treatment options were limited and mostly focused on hormone control. That has changed in a big way. Today, advanced treatment options for … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary Prostate cancer treatment depends on the stage, the tumor’s behavior, a man’s age, and overall health. Options range from active surveillance to surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, and newer targeted treatments. The goal is to control the cancer, protect quality of life, and lower … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Prostate cancer often grows slowly, but the symptoms can shift fast once the tumor affects the urinary tract or spreads beyond the prostate. Knowing the early and late signs helps people spot problems sooner and talk with a clinician before complications develop. What follows is … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Introduction Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but most people don’t fully understand what it actually is, how it grows, or why it behaves differently from many other cancers. The prostate itself is a small gland, about the size of … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Prostate cancer develops when cells in the prostate begin to grow in an uncontrolled way. The main drivers include age, genetics, race, hormone influence, environmental exposure, chronic inflammation, and lifestyle patterns. Many risks cannot be changed, but others can be managed with informed choices. This … Read more