Prostate Cancer

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Importance of exercise for men with prostate cancer

Urologist Dr. Mitchell Humphreys explains how exercise can help men with prostate cancer improve treatment outcomes.

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Signs there is a problem with your prostate

Dr. Matthew Tollefson explains the problems a growing prostate can cause, and why it's important to talk to your health care professional if you experience symptoms.

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Prostate cancer: screening and treatment

Radiation oncologist Dr. Carlos Vargas discusses prostate cancer screening and treatment.

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Mayo Clinic researchers identify drug resistance factors for advanced prostate cancer

Research revealed DNA sequences associated with response to abiraterone acetate to identify additional treatments for men with advanced prostate cancer resistant to standard therapies.

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Prostate biopsy technique reduces infection risk

Dr. Julian Gundio discusses a new way of performing prostate biopsy that reduces the chance of infection to nearly zero.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Prostate biopsies and elevated PSA

Urologist Dr. Chandler Dora explains how health care providers determine if a patient can be monitored safely without further biopsies.

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4 things you can do to prepare for prostate cancer survivorship

Planning for survivorship means having open discussions with your health care provider about the steps you need to take to care for yourself during and after prostate cancer treatment.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Genetic abnormalities and cancer risk

Physician assistant Casey Swanson responds to a question about cancer risk and genetic testing for a BRCA2 mutation.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Advances in ablation for prostate cancer

Dr. Chandler Dora, a Mayo Clinic urologist, answers a question about ablation as a treatment for prostate cancer.