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Prostate cancer screening may lead to more Father’s Day celebrations for Black men

For all men, particularly Black men, sharing and bringing awareness to their prostate cancer risk and health history may mean celebrating more Father’s Days...

Al Roker talks prostate cancer, wellness and his recent visit to Chicago

In a candid Q&A, Al Roker discusses his battle with prostate cancer, the importance of men’s health awareness and his impactful storytelling initiatives, while...

Treatment can do more harm than good for prostate cancer − why active surveillance may be a better option for some

by Jinping Xu, Wayne State University Although about 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, only...

Prostate cancer and why early detection is important for Black men

by Nicole Joseph Cancer is the “C” word that has wreaked havoc on many lives, leaving families in pain and suffering. There are many types...

Prostate cancer treatment is not always the best option

Many patients with less aggressive prostate cancer elect active surveillance instead of treatment. triloks/E+ via Getty Images – a cancer researcher walks her father through his diagnosis by Luisel...

Every cancer is unique – why different cancers require different treatments, and how evolution drives drug resistance

by Joshua Warrick, Penn State; David DeGraff, Penn State, and Monika Joshi, Penn State Cancer is an evolutionary disease. The same forces that turned dinosaurs...

Former boxing champ launches prostate cancer campaign

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ A world heavyweight boxing champion has launched a national prostate cancer awareness campaign in Providence. Five-time champion Evander Holyfield joined a...

Study ties more deaths, types of disease, to smoking

Breast cancer, prostate cancer, and even routine infections. A new report ties these and other maladies to smoking and says an additional 60,000 to...

Insufficient Vitamin D linked to prostate cancer in Blacks

WASHINGTON (NNPA) — The relationship between melanin and vitamin D—the nutrient that sunlight provides—may explain why African American, Caribbean, and men of African ancestry...

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