The first signs of prostate problems are so discreet that often men do not bother with them at all. The trio of slight discomfort while urinating, a weak stream, and frequent visits to the bathroom ...
It’s not always an easy conversation for men to have, but talking about prostate problems is a critical part of staying healthy. Symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, or difficulty going to the ...
The campaign for better prostate cancer awareness has provoked important questions about the lack of testing and screening. Why are men dying unnecessarily?
In the month of October, many organizations use the color pink to raise awareness for breast cancer. Women are encouraged to do regular home exams and to attend their annual mammograms. For men, ...
The statistics are sobering and undeniable — African American men develop prostate cancer at twice the rate of white men and are more likely to die from the disease. This reality makes understanding ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71 and began having urinary issues due to benign prostatic hyperplasia many years ago. I took alpha blockers (Flomax, double Flomax and tadalifil), which didn’t provide any ...
“Prostate cancer is not just an older man's problem,” says Eric Morrow, now 54 Wendy Grossman Kantor is an award-winning journalist who has contributed to PEOPLE for over 20 years. She reports on ...
Men with recurrent prostate cancer following surgery or radiation therapy may now have a new chance to live longer. A massive global trial has found that a combination of two medications, enzalutamide ...
Sept. 18, 2025 -- About 1 in 8 men will face a prostate cancer diagnosis. Early-stage prostate cancer often has no symptoms—so how should men approach screening and advocacy? What disparities do Black ...
The UK’s approach to prostate cancer is failing men from pre-diagnosis through to advanced disease management, according to new reports. Experts cite three critical failings: the lack of a screening ...
This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. When caught early, most men’s health issues are manageable and treatable, and some are even preventable. From cardiovascular disease to low ...