By Rodney Herbert Early detection of prostate cancer is very important. However, traditional methods like the PSA blood test and random biopsies can sometimes miss aggressive cancers or find slow-growing cancers that might never cause harm. Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) is a newer imaging tool that is changing this. It helps doctors find dangerous prostate [...]
By Rodney Herbert Prostate cancer is often checked using a blood test called PSA. If the PSA is high or something feels wrong on an exam, doctors may recommend a prostate biopsy. A prostate biopsy is when a doctor takes small samples from the prostate gland to see if cancer is present. Traditionally, prostate [...]
What Is Prostate Cancer Screening? By Rodney Herbert The PSA blood test measures a protein made by the prostate and is a key screening tool for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer screening means looking for signs of prostate cancer before you have symptoms. The two main tests used to screen for prostate cancer are the [...]
By Rodney Herbert What Are Gene Expression Tests? Gene expression tests are special lab tests that examine the activity of certain genes in a cancer tissue sample. Genes are like instruction manuals inside your cells. Not all genes are active (or “expressed”) at the same time. In cancer, some genes can be very active [...]
By Samuel Cohen For many men, just hearing the words “digital rectal exam” can cause nervousness or embarrassment. This simple medical exam has gotten a reputation as something scary or shameful, and as a result, people often avoid talking about it. I’ve spent over ten years as a healthcare advocate, and in that [...]