Prostate cancer

The latest news and patient stories about prostate cancer from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

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Not every prostate cancer needs treatment right away

Understanding active surveillance, watchful waiting, and when monitoring may be the best option.

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PSA tests to biopsies: What to know about prostate cancer

Learn how prostate cancer is found and what happens after an abnormal PSA test.

Standing guard over men’s health — and his own

A simple blood test, an unexpected result — for 83-year-old security guard Alan Hamilt, a routine checkup led to a life-saving diagnosis.

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From patient to advocate: Eddie’s prostate cancer journey

Eddie learned the importance of compassion while working at Sharp, which would prove to be valuable in his next chapter as an advocate for men’s health.

Dr. Andrew Bruggeman at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in San Diego

Advances in prostate cancer treatment

Since the 1990s, advances in diagnosis and the precision of treatments have helped reduce the prostate cancer death rate by half.

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Genetic counseling helps assess prostate cancer risk

Advances in genetic testing helps pinpoint effective prostate cancer treatments for patients, while also identifying future risks.

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Debunking prostate cancer myths

Although common, prostate cancer is still misunderstood, keeping many men from getting screened and catching it early.

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Program offers hope to patients with prostate cancer (video)

Pluvicto, a cutting-edge molecular therapy, targets cancer cells and has fewer side effects for patients.

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