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After discovering all three of his brothers had prostate cancer, Simeon Greene turned family tragedy into a mission that's helping black men catch the disease early. His story reveals why one simple conversation could save thousands of lives.
Tampa General Hospital is testing a dissolving scaffold that could help men recover bladder control faster after prostate surgery. The device supports healing for nine months, then safely disappears.
A new $2.8 million program gives prostate cancer patients reliable medical information and conversation guides before they make life-changing treatment decisions. The mobile platform uses AI to answer questions and prepare families for doctor visits during one of the most overwhelming moments of their lives.
Controversial Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy survived prostate cancer and overcame cocaine addiction, and now he's turning his wild journey into hope for others. His brutally honest memoir "999" and new foundation are helping men face health challenges they once feared admitting.
Dr. Michael Holick is battling stage III prostate cancer and its brutal side effects, but that won't stop him from running the Boston Marathon at age 80. He's one of just 22 runners over 80 in this year's 30,000-person race.
Men with spreading prostate cancer can now postpone harsh hormone therapy for over two years thanks to a targeted radiation treatment that leaves healthy tissue untouched. A quarter of patients showed no tumors after treatment.
Men with early-stage metastatic prostate cancer can now postpone harsh hormone therapy for nearly two years thanks to a breakthrough radiation treatment. The therapy works from inside the body and causes few side effects while preserving quality of life.
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo and his dad Ramiro are turning their family's prostate cancer journey into a mission to help millions of men speak up about the disease. Their new campaign celebrates everyday moments that matter most during treatment.
A new prostate cancer treatment using heated steam could help thousands of men avoid the devastating side effects that often follow traditional treatment. Virginia Beach doctors just performed the first procedure outside clinical trials on the East Coast.
A new drug combination could help prostate cancer patients earlier in their fight, reducing the risk of tumor growth by more than expected in a major clinical trial. The treatment targets a specific genetic mutation found in 1 in 4 metastatic prostate cancer cases.
A 70-year-old prostate cancer survivor spends his days greeting newly diagnosed patients at a Charlotte clinic, offering hope and information from someone who truly understands. Bob Lane has become a beloved fixture at Urology Specialists of the Carolinas, turning his own frustration into a mission of support.
A breakthrough imaging test causes aggressive prostate cancer cells to light up like bright spots, helping doctors identify which men actually need invasive biopsies. Australian researchers found the scan safely reduced biopsies by 50% without missing a single harmful cancer.
A London surgeon successfully removed a patient's prostate cancer while controlling a robot from 1,500 miles away in Gibraltar. The breakthrough surgery means patients could soon receive specialized care without leaving their local hospitals.
After 25 years of military service, Henry H. Washington III learned he had prostate cancer during his retirement physical. Now over a decade cancer-free, he's dedicating his life to helping other men face the disease with courage and community.
Former "Entertainment Tonight" host John Tesh was given 18 months to live in 2015, but ten years later, he's still fighting and winning his battle with prostate cancer. His story shows how faith, family support, and innovative treatment are helping him defy the odds.
At Monash University, a groundbreaking all-female research team is leading the charge against prostate cancer, proving that smashing gender barriers doesn't just empower women—it saves lives. Four generations of women scientists are now working together to find better treatments for the most common cancer in men.
Scientists at NYU Langone Health discovered small plastic fragments in most prostate cancer tumors they examined, with cancerous tissue containing twice as much plastic as healthy tissue. While the finding doesn't prove microplastics cause cancer, it highlights a potential health concern and the need for more research.
Scientists created the first complete chemical map of an Alzheimer's brain without dyes, revealing the disease spreads unevenly and involves energy problems, not just protein buildup. The breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments for a disease that kills more people than breast and prostate cancer combined.
A groundbreaking immunotherapy drug halted or shrank tumors in nearly half of men with advanced prostate cancer who had run out of treatment options. The therapy works differently than previous treatments and caused only mild side effects in 88% of patients.
A groundbreaking immunotherapy drug has shown stunning results in early trials, shrinking tumors in men with advanced prostate cancer who had run out of treatment options. Researchers believe this breakthrough could eventually lead to cures for a disease that affects 1.5 million men worldwide each year.
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