A new prostate cancer treatment could mean men suffer fewer side effects, scientists say. Trials will examine whether aquablation – a therapy using robotics, AI and real-time imaging – works as well ...

A novel cooled laser focal therapy device demonstrates 84% treatment success for localized prostate cancer at 3 months, with only 12% reporting erectile dysfunction and minimal impact on urinary ...

At the recent American Urological Association (AUA) annual meeting, focal therapies for localized prostate cancer took center stage, moving from a niche option to a recognized alternative to surgery ...

The most common surgery for prostate cancer is a radical prostatectomy. This surgery involves taking out the entire prostate gland, some lymph nodes and other nearby tissue, like the seminal vesicles ...

Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research. The technique has similar ...

Localized prostate cancer treatments include radical prostatectomy and focal therapy, with the latter targeting only cancerous areas to preserve healthy tissue. Focal therapy allows for active ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

The journey through prostate cancer treatment marks a significant chapter in many men’s lives, with surgery often serving as a pivotal turning point toward recovery. While the removal of cancerous ...