Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has told the BBC that a targeted prostate cancer screening programme is needed urgently, and would "save countless lives". Sunak is an ambassador for the Prostate ...

According to the National Cancer Institute, prostate cancer accounted for nearly 15% of all new US cancer cases in 2023. But when it comes to getting screened, the American Cancer Society recommends ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Early prostate cancer doesn't usually carry symptoms Opening up about their below-the-belt health is not a conversation every man ...

Almost half of men falsely believe they need invasive tests to check for prostate cancer, cancer awareness campaigners in the UK say. A rectal exam – during which a doctor or nurse will check inside a ...

A prostate screening test can help to detect early signs of prostate cancer.

Q. What’s the right age to start monitoring your blood pressure? I’m a multi-tasking mom, 43, with one kid in college and a 3-year-old (second marriage!). — Maura, via email A. Has your 3-year-old’s ...

In a biopsy, a small sample of tissue is taken from your body. A pathologist analyzes the sample to check for cancer cells. The main method for diagnosing prostate cancer is a core needle biopsy. It’s ...

The most important step is not to be afraid to ask your GP for a PSA test.

If you or a loved one has prostate cancer, you may be interested in learning about medicines used to treat it. One option is a medicine called Erleada (apalutamide). The FDA approved Erleada in 2018.