One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. It is estimated that in 2023 alone, 288,300 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. For those diagnosed, there are several treatment ...

In 2013, a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test revealed that Richard LaFrate's levels had jumped. Previously in a normal range, LaFrate's PSA was now above 6 ng/mL, indicating an elevated ...

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center recently added irreversible electroporation (IRE) to its slate of focal therapy offerings and is the only cancer center in the region to offer IRE, high-intensity ...

Among patients who underwent surgery, those who engaged in vigorous physical activity after diagnosis had a significant improvement in disease-free survival. Engaging in vigorous physical activity ...

Focal therapy is a treatment option for prostate cancer. It aims to remove the cancer from the prostate while preserving the rest of the gland. Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate gland ...

The UF Health Jacksonville Proton Therapy Institute is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026.

Localized prostate cancer treatments include radical prostatectomy and focal therapy, with the latter targeting only cancerous areas to preserve healthy tissue. Focal therapy allows for active ...

Metastatic prostate cancer is cancer that began in the prostate but has spread to other parts of the body. There's no cure, but there are a number of effective treatments you can discuss with a ...