The largest coordinated research effort to study biological and non-biological factors associated with aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men has begun. The $26.5 million study is called … [Read more...]
Genetics May Play Role in Prostate Cancer for Black Men
By Dylan Deprey Why are Black men more susceptible to prostate cancer? The question has baffled the best cancer researchers around the world. It was reported in 2015 that black men were twice … [Read more...]
Prostate Cancer: Why an Early Diagnosis Matters
By Mrinal Gokhale Cancer is deadly, but sometimes, people don’t notice symptoms until it is too late. Prostate cancer is just one example. Statistics show one in seven American men will be … [Read more...]
Prostate Cancer in African American Men
Courtesy of Brain, Brawn, & Body Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States. While it isn’t known why African American men have higher rates … [Read more...]
Dreaming, Believing in Prostate Cancer Cure
By Stacy M. Brown Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer Robert Ginyard doesn’t have a cure for cancer nor does he have a concrete solution for preventing the dreaded … [Read more...]
Cancer is leading cause of death in Wisconsin
Major declines in breast, colorectal, prostate cancer mortality rates Cancer is now the leading cause of death in Wisconsin, according to the recently released Wisconsin Facts and Figures … [Read more...]
Local bar hosts event for cancer awareness on Sat., Nov. 24
On Saturday, Nov. 24 at 8:00 pm, Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall (1920 S 37th Street) will host the 2nd Annual Moustachio Bashio to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues with an emphasis … [Read more...]
Columbia St. Mary’s Center to hold free prostate screenings
1 in 5 African American men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. And, while these statistics can be scary, if found early prostate cancer is treatable and … [Read more...]
GPS for the body – Hitting a moving target
By Dr. Mitchell Pincus The American Cancer Society estimates that 29,412 men died from prostate cancer in 2008. Unfortunately, prostate cancer strikes African-American males at a higher rate … [Read more...]
Prostate cancer risks: Understanding the puzzle
Join Dr. Pedro Banda, Urologist, for a non-formal discussion around prostate health and cancer. Learn how to reduce your prostate cancer risk. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American … [Read more...]