Prostate Problems
Treatments offer men relief for a common uncomfortable condition About 10 years ago, Steven Prosser, of Libertyville, started beating a path from his bedroom to his bathroom five or six times every night to urinate. His problem got progressively worse until Prosser, who is now 57, was waking up more and more often to go […]
Kwame Raoul Discusses Importance of Prostate Cancer Screenings
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul knew that he was at risk of developing prostate cancer. His family history seemed inescapable. He lost his father, as well as his paternal and maternal grandfathers, to the disease. Raoul also knew he had additional risk factors: He is Black and of Caribbean ancestry. His father, who was a […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: New Technique for Prostate Biopsies Virtually Eliminates Risk of Infection
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband had an MRI that showed an abnormal spot on his prostate. The last time he had a prostate biopsy, he got a severe urinary tract infection, which led to him being hospitalized. It took him weeks to recover. Is he at risk of another serious infection after this prostate biopsy? […]
Prostate cancer screening should be based on individual circumstances
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At what age should I be screened for prostate cancer? I have read different things about the best time to first have it done. ANSWER: There are no hard and fast rules for when men should be screened for prostate cancer. This spring, however, the U.S. Preventive Services Task […]
Major link between low levels of vitamin D, aggressive prostate cancer
Northwestern Medicine research showed deficient vitamin D blood levels in men can predict aggressive prostate cancer identified at the time of surgery. The finding is important because it can offer guidance to men and their doctors who may be considering active surveillance, in which they monitor the cancer rather than remove the prostate. “Vitamin D […]
Multiple options to help men with ED, enlarged prostate
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I recently saw my doctor for urinary symptoms. He said that I have enlarged prostate. We decided to wait to start treatment. But now I wonder if I should take Cialis since the TV ads say it helps with symptoms from an enlarged prostate and erectile dysfunction. […]
Simple steps to relieve prostate symptoms
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I have a frequent urge to urinate and need to get up a three times per night to empty my bladder. According to my doctor, I have an enlarged prostate. Otherwise I am healthy. He suggested medication. Do I need to start treatment immediately? A: Doctors call […]
Lifestyle changes can reduce symptoms of an enlarged prostate
By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: I have an enlarged prostate. Over the last few months, I have a more frequent urge to urinate, especially at night. And my urine flow is so slow. I would prefer not to start medication. Any suggestions? A: Doctors call this condition benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In most men, BPH […]
