By Rodney Herbert Prostate cancer sometimes runs in families. This can happen because of inherited gene mutations – meaning changes in certain genes that are passed down from parent to child. These gene changes (mutations) can make prostate cells more likely to become cancer. Men who inherit such mutations have a higher chance of [...]
Debunking the Myth: Men Do Talk in Support Groups Origins of the “Men Don’t Talk” Myth For years, my counterparts in healthcare and support communities have pushed the idea that “men don’t talk” about their feelings or health struggles. This myth arose from poor attendance in early, poorly designed support groups. The blame often fell [...]
By Rodney Herbert Advanced prostate cancer means the cancer has grown beyond the prostate gland itself. This includes locally advanced cases (cancer spread just outside the prostate) and metastatic cases (cancer spread to distant parts like bones or lymph nodes). Even when prostate cancer becomes advanced, it often causes no symptoms at first daytonphysicians.com. [...]
By Rodney Herbert Prostate cancer is often slow-growing, and many men do not need immediate treatment. Instead, doctors may suggest monitoring the cancer over time. Two main monitoring strategies are Active Surveillance and Watchful Waiting. While they sound similar, they have important differences in approach, follow-up, and goals. Below, we compare and contrast these [...]
By Rodney Herbert Prostate cancer screening often starts with a PSA blood test. PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a protein made by the prostate gland. Doctors look not just at the PSA number itself, but also at PSA velocity (how fast PSA changes over time) and PSA density (PSA level relative to prostate size) [...]