Prostate Cancer

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Researchers resolve uncertainty in BRCA2 testing, improving cancer risk assessment and patient care

Findings will help identify patients with breast, ovarian, pancreatic or prostate cancer who may benefit from targeted therapies.

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Our most popular stories of 2024

An overview of the 10 most popular articles Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Blog published in 2024.

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Advanced prostate cancer: Hormone therapy and pain relief

Read excerpts from the book "Mayo Clinic on Prostate Health" to learn about hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer and relieving advanced prostate cancer pain.

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Treating advanced prostate cancer

Dr. Oliver Sartor discusses treatment for prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and the use of PSA tests to reduce risk.

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Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk

Learn about the roles played by family history and genetics in the development and treatment of prostate cancer.

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Why more cancer screenings are needed in the Hispanic community

Dr. Jesse Bracamonte discusses the importance of cancer screenings as well as preventive screenings for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Giving thanks for years of prostate cancer treatment: Kurt Glover-Ettrich

Kurt, a prostate cancer patient, Nazi concentration camp survivor, and a former Green Beret, volunteers at Mayo Clinic to uplift spirits and instill hope.

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2-for-1 surgery: Hernia repair and prostate cancer removal

Busy 74-year-old Bruce Simones opts for robotic surgery to treat his prostate cancer and receives a bonus hernia repair at the same time.

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As cancer deaths decline, access to care remains a challenge in some communities

Dr. Folakemi Odedina talks about the decline in the rate of cancer deaths in the U.S. and the work that still needs to be done to improve access to care for all.

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Reduce your risk of the 4 most common cancers

Skin, breast, prostate and lung are the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the U.S. Learn how to reduce your risk.