Prostate cancer starts when cells in the prostate gland grow out of control. Those cells can spread to other parts of the body and affect healthy tissue. This can happen for several reasons. When ...

While most prostate cancers grow slowly, some may classify as aggressive prostate cancers based on stage and grade. Prostate cancers mostly consist of adenocarcinomas, which develop within the ...

How Is Localized Prostate Cancer Diagnosed? Most men find out they have prostate cancer through a routine screening. The recommended ages for screenings are 55-69. But you might get a test earlier if ...

A prostate nodule is a firm, knuckle-like area on the prostate gland that can occur for various reasons, including cancer, inflammation, or prostate stones. Diagnosis involves a digital rectal exam ...

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer at age 82. The former president's office said he has an "aggressive form" of the cancer, which has spread to his bones.

(NEXSTAR) — Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his personal office announced Sunday. He is now said to be considering treatment options. The ...

The prostate is a small gland that forms part of the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer and prostatitis are two conditions that can affect the prostate and may present with similar symptoms.

Even when diagnosed at an advanced stage, most prostate cancers respond well to treatment. The first line of treatment is often hormone therapy, which is very good at slowing or stopping the cancer — ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...