April 24, 2012: Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed: Study
Many older men still get unnecessary PSA tests, researchers report

December 30, 2011: Health Care Reform Battle Tops Health News for 2011
Debates over cellphone safety, cigarette-pack images also grabbed headlines

September 27, 2011: Saw Palmetto Doesn't Help Enlarged Prostate: Study
For users reporting benefits, it's a classic placebo effect, experts say

September 22, 2011: In Older Men, Prostate Biopsies Can Raise Risk of Hospitalization
Experts stress procedure is not benign, strong antibiotics should be given beforehand

June 10, 2011: Drugs for Enlarged Prostate May Raise Risk of Aggressive Cancer
Calling for warning labels, FDA says meds shouldn't be given until other urological conditions are ruled out

May 24, 2011: Regular Brisk Walks May Protect Prostate Cancer Patients
Study found those who took them lowered chances of disease progression, death

May 19, 2011: Fewer Men Having Surgery to Treat Enlarged Prostate: Study
The rate of those with related acute kidney failure has skyrocketed

May 16, 2011: PSA Test Could Be Improved to Spot Prostate Cancer
Preliminary studies point to ways to have the screening benefit more men

April 01, 2011: Prostate Cancer Screening Doesn't Cut Death Rates: Study
And researchers add that widescale testing is linked to overdiagnosis, overtreatment

March 29, 2011: New Therapy for Enlarged Prostate May Bypass Unpleasant Side Effects
Procedure apparently avoids risk of impotence, incontinence, associated with surgery, but more study needed

February 24, 2011: Rapid Rise in PSA Levels a Poor Predictor of Prostate Cancer: Study
Measuring changes over time leads to unnecessary biopsies, researchers say

February 16, 2011: PSA Test Cut-off Could Signal Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Another study suggests drug for enlarged prostate might also curb tumor progression

January 11, 2011: Therapy May Help Cut Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
Bladder control improves among men with at least year-long problem, study finds

January 04, 2011: Study Gauges Best Treatments for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Up to 25 percent of men with poorly understood, debilitating syndrome fail to find relief

December 03, 2010: Scientists Find Protein That May Help Control Prostate Cancer
Discovery could aid in limiting tumor growth and progression, expert says

October 25, 2010: PSA Test Reduces Risk of Spread if Prostate Cancer Strikes
Study found screening showed benefit, despite debate about its usefulness

September 29, 2010: Experimental Test May Spot Prostate Cancer Earlier, More Accurately
Findings are preliminary, and study authors say it could be years before test is available commercially

September 15, 2010: Men With Low PSA at 60 Might Not Need Further Screening
Odds of developing aggressive prostate cancer, dying from it before 85 very small, study shows

July 26, 2010: Most Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Treated Aggressively, Study Shows
Many would do just as well with watchful waiting, researchers say

May 03, 2010: Prostate Cancer Test a Flop in Study
Doesn't distinguish aggressive tumors from slow-moving malignancies

April 22, 2010: Remedy Needed for Overdiagnosis of Cancers
New review finds significant number of mammograms, PSA tests spot tumors that don't need treating

March 31, 2010: Study Revives Debate on Prostate Drug
Experts disagree on whether medication cuts cancer risk

March 03, 2010: New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Unveiled
American Cancer Society now suggests those with PSA of less than 2.5 be tested every two years

January 01, 2010: Health Care Reform, Swine Flu Top Health News for 2009
Furor over cancer screening changes and lifting of embryonic stem cell ban also grabbed headlines

December 08, 2009: U.S. Cancer Cases, Deaths Continue to Drop
Report says lifestyle changes, better screening and treatment explain decrease

December 07, 2009: Prostate Hormone Therapy May Up Heart Risks
Experts urge more awareness that long-term use has consequences

November 24, 2009: Recent Cancer Screening Changes Leave Many Confused
But experts say science is behind reasoning that testing less is OK

September 28, 2009: Men Not Being Told Enough About PSA Tests
Pros, cons of cancer screen not understood, research shows

September 25, 2009: Studies Find PSA Screening Unreliable
Men need to know pros, cons to make informed choice about prostate cancer test, experts say

September 15, 2009: Watchful Waiting Works for Older Men With Prostate Cancer
But experts stress the same does not hold true for patients under 60

July 27, 2009: Men Who Have Prostate Cancer Surgery Do Well
But study didn't determine value of any treatment vs. watchful waiting

July 27, 2009: Most Not Worried by Delayed Prostate Cancer Therapy
Little anxiety noted in survey of men who opt out of aggressive treatment

June 21, 2009: Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate
Yet medical experts stress that men shouldn't take them with just this in mind

June 01, 2009: Gene Test Helps Detect Prostate Cancer
New screen boosts accuracy of standard PSA test, study shows

May 22, 2009: Advanced Prostate Cancer Deadlier in Younger Men
Patients under 44 were three times more likely to die, study finds

May 19, 2009: Study Reiterates Eye Risks Linked to Flomax
Men should be aware of dangers if taking prostate drug, experts say

May 15, 2009: An Aid to Tailoring Prostate Cancer Treatment
Study identifies factors to help decide how aggressive therapy should be

May 05, 2009: Biomarkers May Predict Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer
Cancer expert is wary of finding, however

April 27, 2009: Experts Back Away From Annual PSA Test
Men should have a 'baseline' prostate cancer screen at 40, but yearly PSA may not be necessary, guidelines say

April 27, 2009: Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer
Other studies found they also reduced chances of erectile dysfunction

April 08, 2009: Stress Management Battles Prostate Cancer Anxiety
Brief counseling before, after surgery eases concern over side effects, study finds

April 07, 2009: New Prostate Cancer Drug May Hold Promise
Researchers apply for large-scale testing after 'very promising' early results

March 25, 2009: Scientists ID New Biomarker for Prostate Cancer
Study finds cleaved galectin-3 may serve as treatment target against disease progression

March 10, 2009: 'Male Lumpectomy' May Help Some With Prostate Cancer
Procedure involves freezing tumor rather than removing entire gland

February 24, 2009: PSA Tests Not Race-Specific, Study Finds
Contrary to common belief, same threshold works well for black and white men, researchers say

December 24, 2008: Health Tip: Warning Signs of Enlarged Prostate
Signs that you should get treatment

December 08, 2008: Single Men Less Likely to Get Prostate Screens
This held true even for men with a family history of the disease, researchers say

August 19, 2008: ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
In men with enlarged prostates, daily Cialis showed benefit without side effects

August 11, 2008: One in 5 Young Men Had Prostate Screen in Past Year
Analysis may aid in guiding recommendations on who should get screened and when

August 04, 2008: New Guidelines Rule Out Prostate Screening for Men Over 75
The hazards outweigh benefits, government task force reports