Because the prostate gland grows so quickly during adolescence, it may be more vulnerable to cancer-causing agents during the teen years.
A small study suggests that these drugs have adverse effects on metabolic function that were not previously reported.
Vasectomy is an effective and inexpensive long-term method of birth control, and a new study indicates that it is unlikely to meaningfully increase the risk of prostate cancer.
Active surveillance for prostate cancer means a man chooses not to have surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, but instead follows a regular schedule of tests and exams.