What is PSA?
“PSA, or prostate specific antigen, is an enzyme that normally appears in the ejaculate or central reproduction but when there’s a cancer present, it leaks… Read More »What is PSA?
Prevention/Screening
Top Power Foods to Eat on Meatless Monday
If the phrase “Meatless Monday” has you staring blankly into your fridge, take heart. There may already be a few “power foods” lurking in there… Read More »Top Power Foods to Eat on Meatless Monday
Why do recommendations for colon cancer and prostate cancer screening tend to start around age 50?
“If you look at the overall incidence of cancer in the U.S., 80% of all cancers are diagnosed in people older than 60, and 30% of… Read More »Why do recommendations for colon cancer and prostate cancer screening tend to start around age 50?
Is there any test for prostate cancer that doesn’t depend on a blood test for PSA?
“There are an increasing collection of tests that sample other aspects of prostate cancer in urine, blood or tissue, including acquired gene defects in the… Read More »Is there any test for prostate cancer that doesn’t depend on a blood test for PSA?
How can I figure out if prostate cancer screening will help me personally?
“The best approach is to have a significant conversation with your physician about the risks and benefits of screening. It's shared decision making,” says William… Read More »How can I figure out if prostate cancer screening will help me personally?
What you need to know about prostate cancer screening guidelines
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening for prostate cancer has received mixed reviews from different organizations, says William G. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Johns Hopkins… Read More »What you need to know about prostate cancer screening guidelines
Kimmel Cancer Center Director Moderates AACR Webinar on Cancer Screening Guidelines
What cancer screenings do I need and when? If this answer isn't clear to you, listen to Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson moderate a… Read More »Kimmel Cancer Center Director Moderates AACR Webinar on Cancer Screening Guidelines
I’m a former smoker. Is there a way to prevent lung cancer now?
“The best way to prevent lung cancer now is to make sure you're not currently smoking,” says Russell K. Hales, M.D. Hales, who is a… Read More »I’m a former smoker. Is there a way to prevent lung cancer now?
How does diet affect lung cancer risk or treatment? Do you have a nutritionist on my care team?
“When I meet with patients, I tell them that there are three critical parts to their therapy. The first is local therapy, such as surgery… Read More »How does diet affect lung cancer risk or treatment? Do you have a nutritionist on my care team?
How long does it take to test and see test results about lung cancer mutations?
“Molecular profiling of a tumor has really taken off over the last few years, and a few years ago, it could take several weeks for… Read More »How long does it take to test and see test results about lung cancer mutations?