One of the challenges of prostate cancer surgery is removing the cancer-affected gland without side effects. The procedure is estimated to cause long-term sexual dysfunction in half of men. Now, new ...

Radical prostatectomy does not ensure a cure, with one in three men experiencing cancer recurrence and elevated PSA levels within 10 years post-surgery. Significant side effects of prostate removal ...

Men with advanced prostate cancer undergoing local therapies such as radiation therapy or radical prostatectomy experience significantly more gastrointestinal and sexual issues, along with problems ...

Treatment choice for localized prostate cancer depends on cancer aggressiveness and quality-of-life factors, such as sexual functioning. Active surveillance is a safe option for appropriate patients, ...

MSK surgeon Dr. Timothy Donahue says the new imaging technology could potentially help prevent nerve damage in a range of operations. Men having prostate cancer surgery often fear side effects that ...

Men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer who experience side effects early in treatment may face a higher risk of developing more serious long-term urinary and bowel health issues, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who are treated for prostate cancer may still suffer side effects from treatment up to a decade later, a new study finds. Researchers found that more than 500 men with ...

A minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate that limits blood supply to the prostate seems to be just as effective as surgery but without the risk of debilitating side effects, such as ...