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The Movember movement is once again raising money and awareness for men's health, one moustache at a time. A successful launch in Toronto kicked off the 2009 campaign.

Whether prostate cancer screening using the PSA test and DRE provides a mortality benefit is controversial. Two major long-term studies report further conflicting results

Newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients may consider surgery as a treatment for early stage, localized tumors.

Treatment options for prostate cancer include radiation therapy, surgery, hormone therapy and watchful waiting, depending on the individual patient and their condition.

Men age 50 or over should consider being screened for prostate cancer, especially if they have one or more risk factors for the disease.

Prostate cancer is a concern among men past middle age. A physician takes multiple steps to handle this common male malignancy.

Enlarged prostate, also called BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) is one of the most common health problems for men over age 60.

Prostate cancer has specific symptoms and men should get examined on a regular basis once they turn 40, because over 28,000 men will die from prostate cancer this year.

Once prostate cancer patients are in remission, there is always a chance their cancer will relapse. Researchers are studying who is at a higher risk.

By age 80, up to 80% of American men have prostate cancer - but later in life, it poses less of a threat than in earlier years

Prostate cancer is extremely common and in order to have a positive outcome, men should always be aware of the signs and symptoms.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer in men. Awareness of symptoms and regular screenings are critical for early detection and successful treatment.

A newly identified estrogen receptor (ER-beta) is found in prostate cancer cells. Anti-estrogen drugs act via the inflammatory transcription factor NFkappaB.

When a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer, not only must he come to terms with it psychologically but he must make the difficult decision as to what treatment is best.

John Hopkins researchers report that chronic inflammation may be a breeding ground for prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is to men what breast cancer is to women - a devastating blow and lots of doctor visits to help eradicate the cancer.

Plenty. Enlarged prostate, BPH, chronic and acute prostatitis, prostate cancer - at least one of these will affect 97% of men before they die.

Cancer of the Prostate gland causes as many deaths in men today as Breast Cancer does in women - but society is much less aware of Prostate Cancer than Breast Cancer!

Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in men. Other prostate disorders are very common in men from the age of 40; understand the causes to prevent & reduce the risks.

Diet is one factor that affects the risk of getting prostate cancer. What's the best way to eat for prostate cancer prevention?

Men undergo bodily changes that affect the prostate gland & can lead to uncomfortable symptoms including increased urinary frequency & pain. Here are symptoms to look for

'False negatives' from initial biopsy can lead to rounds of painful and expensive biopsies. Here's a couple of new tests to confirm initial results.

Prostate cancer and BPH are common causes of low quality-of-life scores among middle-aged and elderly men. A few herbs can improve those scores.

Half of all men will have prostate cancer in their lifetime. As with any cancer, the key to survival is early detection. Learn the signs to watch for.

Prostate problems are common in men but a healthy lifestyle and changes in diet can reduce the risk of cancer and and other disorders. Early detection is very important.

A breakthrough prostate cancer study, by Dr. Christopher Beecher, has revealed additional prostate cancer warning signs. Cause of prostate cancer is explored.

There is a drug currently available that can help prevent prostate cancer. Other promising methods of prostate cancer prevention have shown no benefit in clinical trials.

Approximately 50% of all men experience symptoms of enlarged prostate - also referred to as BPH - by age 75.

Up to 60% of autopsies on men aged 60 to 90 years show evidence of prostate cancer. Early detection and treatment of this disease have not yet shown substantial benefit.

Among middle-aged and elderly men, benign prostatic hyperplasia is a relatively common condition. How is it treated?

AHRQ Report: No Single Treatment For Prostate Cancer Proven Superior

According to a new study, a diet that is low in fat and red meat and high in fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of prostate cancer.

Sipping a cup of green tea may be soothing and delicious, but is it good for the prostate gland? Find out why drinking green tea could help to protect prostate health.

Here are key starter questions to help newly-diagnosed patients with prostate cancer understand treatment options, potential side effects and long-term survivability.

Team from Liverpool University studied prostate cancers from more than 500 patients over 15 years to increase our understanding of the natural progression of this disease

Drinking Green Tea may be an easy way to prevent prostate cancer. Multiple studies have shown promising results.

As many as two million men in the U.S. alone visit doctors each year for chronic prostatitis, a broad term for the inflammation or infection of the prostate.

Controversial and far from foolproof, the PSA test is still considered the 'gold standard' for early detection of prostate cancer

In men benign prostatic hypertrophy or enlarging of the prostate gland is a common part of aging which may cause urinary problems & other symptoms.

This article takes a quick glance at prostate health and alternative therapies to pharmaceutical drugs.

Two recent studies from Europe and the US have not provided unequivocal evidence about whether prostate cancer screening helps - but the fault may be in the study designs

Prostate enlargement affects 50% of men over the age of 60. Studies show many benefit and get relief from nutritional support.

Each year about 230,000 men in the US develop prostate cancer. Recent studies show that men who ejaculate frequently are less likely to develop this cancer.

From radiation to surgery and other treatments, the decision about which path to take is largely up to the patient.

The flavonoid supplement quercetin reduces the symptoms of the most common type of chronic prostatitis. Quercetin is a safe alternative treatment for prostate symptoms.

Viruses are notorious for killing healthy cells creating havoc in healthy individuals. Can the same viruses be tamed to destroy cancer cells and treat cancer?

For Men over 50 - if you experience frequent urination, or have trouble with urination talk to you doctor about BPH.

From sex the night before to taking aspirins and advancing age, the PSA test is sensitive to a host of influences.

Benefits of cancer screening for breast and prostate cancer may have been overstated because there has not been a significant reduction in deaths from the two diseases.

By reducing your waist and developing healthy eating habits, you can reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer later in life.