Prostate Cancer: Symptoms In Black Men And Why The Risk Is Higher

Good news for all men who are afraid of the "big harbour tour" with the urologist: Rectal scanning for early detection, which often led to false alarm, is to be replaced. How it should be replaced.

Prostate Cancer: Symptoms In Black Men And Why The Risk Is Higher

Source: Artit_Wongpradu / Getty Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. While the disease can impact anyone, regardless of race, research consistently shows that Black men face a significantly higher risk—not only of developing the disease but also of experiencing more aggressive forms and wo…

Although the research focused on prostate cancer, the methods used show potential for broader application to other types of cancer.

Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials: What Black Men Need to Know - Free Press of Jacksonville

Finding out you have cancer can be scary and confusing. Luckily, doctors and researchers are working hard to find new ways to beat all types of cancers, including prostate cancer. The prostate is a small gland found only in men. It is located below the bladder and wraps around the urethra, which helps excrete urine. Prostate cancer happens when cells in the prostate form a mass called a tumor. At first, these prostate cancer cells may stay insid…

Case 2: A 63-Year-Old Man With Recurrent HSPC

Paul E. Dato, MD, discusses how a 63-year-old Black man with recurrent hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (HSPC) presented with high-grade disease and multiple metastases after initial prostatectomy, requiring accurate staging and comprehensive treatment planning.