Prostate artery embolization is a noninvasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, where the prostate enlarges and can cause urinary symptoms. The condition occurs in most men as they age. Brian Holly, an interventional radiologist at Johns Hopkins, says about 80% …

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Interrupting blood flow to the prostate gland is one treatment for BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, a condition that most men will develop as they age. Brian Holly, an interventional radiologist at Johns Hopkins, describes what is done in prostate …

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The majority of men will experience an enlarged prostate gland as they age, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. Besides surgical treatment another option is cutting off some of the blood supply to the gland, known as …

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When a man is suspected of having prostate cancer he will likely undergo a biopsy, where a needle is inserted into the prostate gland to look for cancer. Now a new study shows that using magnetic resonance imaging or MRI …

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Anchor lead: Black men with low risk prostate cancer need active follow-up, Elizabeth Tracey reports Many men with prostate cancer are categorized as low risk, meaning that they can be safely watched over time, and if the disease progresses treatment …

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Anchor lead: Do different ethnic groups have different risks for prostate cancer to recur? Elizabeth Tracey reports When Black and Caucasian men develop low risk prostate cancer, does active surveillance yield equal risk for progression? William Nelson, director of the …

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Anchor lead: MRI helps when it comes to prostate biopsy, Elizabeth Tracey reports Using magnetic resonance imaging or MRI, in conjunction with ultrasound guidance, improved detection of cancer in prostate biopsies, a recent study in the New England Journal of …

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Anchor lead: New guidelines for prostate cancer screening have been released, Elizabeth Tracey reports If you’re a man, should you undergo prostate specific antigen or PSA screening for prostate cancer? The United States Preventive Services Task Force, known by the …

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Anchor lead: Liquid biopsies likely shouldn’t be used to guide clinical decisions for men with prostate cancer, Elizabeth Tracey reports Being able to monitor for cancer progression with a blood test- that’s the promise of liquid biopsy. But for men …

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Anchor lead: Liquid biopsies for prostate cancer aren’t ready for prime time, Elizabeth Tracey reports Most biopsies are no fun, but right now for prostate cancer, liquid biopsy, which relies on the presence of cancer DNA in the blood, is …

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