25% of men will have an enlarged prostate by 50: What can be done now to prevent it

With growing age, many experience Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) also known as an enlarged prostate. Research indicates ...

Veteran Was Told He Was Too Young for Prostate Cancer Screening, but a Concerned GI Doctor Made Him Get One Anyway: 'That Call Saved My Life'

Eric Morrow had a family history of prostate cancer, but because he was not yet 55, they wouldn't screen him. However, a ...

Father-of-two, 54, thanks at home test for discovering he had 'aggressive' prostate cancer - but GP told him to 'watch and wait'

Jason Yeo, from Devon, was shocked when an at home PSA test bought by his wife in early 2023, showed he 'needed to take ...

Men owe it to their families to get screened for prostate cancer | Opinion

Men 50 and older are at increased risk for prostate cancer. However, Black men, men with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations or Lynch ...
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Road to Diagnosis: How a Routine Check-Up Caught My Prostate Cancer Early

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer As the adage goes, “life comes at you fast.” I never imagined prostate cancer would become part of my story. At 37, I felt healthy, was focused on a new job and my family ...
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A Simple Urine Test Detects Prostate Cancer with Remarkable Accuracy

Scientists use a metric called “area under the curve” or AUC to assess how well the test performed. An AUC of 1 is a perfect ...

‘Symptomless’ man diagnosed with prostate cancer after heeding ‘gut feeling’

Jason Yeo, 54, a travelling sales manager from Devon, was shocked to discover his diagnosis in April 2024. He previously ...

Prostate cancer symptoms that men easily overlook, doctor explains

Prostate health is crucial for men, especially as they age, impacting urination and reproductive function. Early prostate ...

'My gut told me to push for treatment, and it saved my life'

After finding the charity Prost8, founded by Paul Sayer, Jason got a referral letter for treatment from his GP, which he said ...

Doctors Explain Exactly What Prostate Cancer Screenings Involve

The PSA test is often paired with a digital rectal exam (DRE), where a doctor inserts their finger into the rectum to feel the prostate gland. “We look for any bumps or lumps or any signs of ...

Prostate cancer survivor was told he was too young to get screened. Here's his advice

Eric Morrow is no stranger to unexpected journeys. News4 caught up with the prostate cancer survivor and Air Force veteran as he headed off on a lifechanging trip. “I wouldn’t wish cancer on anyone, ...