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 [...]
By Winston Herbert When prostate cancer is confined to the prostate, the main ways to treat it and try for a cure are either surgery or radiation therapy. Both treatments work well to eliminate localized prostate cancer – in fact, studies show that radiation and surgery are equally effective at curing prostate cancer cedars-sinai.org. [...]
By Winston Herbert When a man over 70 is diagnosed with prostate cancer, the treatment options depend on how far the cancer has spread and how aggressive it is. There are two main situations: localized prostate cancer (cancer that is confined to the prostate gland) and advanced prostate cancer (cancer that has spread [...]
When someone is diagnosed with localized prostate cancer, one big question is how to treat it without causing serious side effects. Many traditional treatments for prostate cancer, like surgery or full-gland radiation, treat the entire prostate. This can harm healthy parts of the prostate and nearby tissues. Partial gland ablation is a newer [...]