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💬 "You're going to beat this." "Stay positive." "It's a good type of cancer to have."

These phrases are well-meant, but experts say they can minimize what a person with prostate cancer is going through.

Here's what to say instead, and why listening often matters more than finding the perfect words.

What Not to Say to Someone Battling Prostate Cancer Learn what not to say to someone with prostate cancer and discover supportive alternatives to help loved ones feel heard, validated, and understood.

A low PSA result is reassuring, and most of the time it is also correct. But a large Swedish screening study found clinically significant prostate cancer in a meaningful number of men whose PSA sat between 1.8 and 3.0, well inside the range most would consider safe.

Some aggressive cancer cell lines simply do not express much PSA, which is why imaging can still matter when the bloodwork looks fine.

Low PSA? It May Be Prostate Cancer in Disguise - Sperling Prostate Center Some uncommon high-grade prostate cancers are clinically significant but do not express PSA as a signal of their presence.

Men in the US live shorter lives, develop chronic disease at higher rates, and use preventive care less often than women do.

The State of Men's Health Act, now introduced in both the House and the Senate, would establish a federal Office of Men's Health to coordinate a national response to those gaps.

The American Urological Association has backed the legislation and, with partner organizations, launched the Men's Health Policy Alliance to support it.

State of Men’s Health Act: What urologists need to know | Urology Times This FAQ outlines what the State of Men's Health Act would do, how a federal Office of Men’s Health could affect research and clinical care, and what urologists can do to support the effort.

Erectile dysfunction is easy to write off as an inevitable part of getting older, or as a problem that stands on its own. But doctors warn it may be a sign of more serious health problems.

Persistent ED is often tied to cardiovascular disease, and the two conditions share many of the same risk factors, which makes it a signal worth raising with your physician rather than quietly managing.

Erectile dysfunction: Is it a sign of hidden health problems? - Harvard Health Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease, diabetes, or other health conditions. Learn what persistent ED may reveal about your overall health....

An analysis of nearly 2,000 patient reviews of interventional radiologists found satisfaction came down to three things:

✅ Clear doctor-patient communication
✅ Achieving the outcome the patient was hoping for, and
✅ A physician who understood and respected their background and culture.

The single most common complaint had nothing to do with clinical skill. It was wait time.

Recipe for Patient Satisfaction - Sperling Prostate Center What truly makes patients feel satisfied with their care? A study highlights three essential ingredients beyond clinical treatment.

If you are on active surveillance, the repeat biopsy is often the hardest part of it.

In a study of 330 men with Grade Group 1 prostate cancer, a urine test called MyProstateScore 2.0-Active Surveillance identified roughly 97% of the cancers that had progressed to Grade Group 3 or higher, while potentially avoiding 64% of the biopsies that turned out to be unnecessary.

It outperformed MRI in a direct comparison, which points toward surveillance that requires fewer procedures.

Learn more about the study here 👉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42048777/

📈 Prostate cancer diagnoses in the U.S. rose about 3% a year between 2014 and 2022, and the steepest increase was in advanced-stage disease, according to the American Cancer Society.

ACS experts say that means screening is happening too late for many men.

When prostate cancer is found before it spreads, the 5-year relative survival rate is more than 99%.

If you haven’t talked with your doctor about your personal risk and when to start screening, now is a good time to start.

Prostate Cancer: Cases Rising 3% Annually as Experts Urge Screening Prostate cancer cases are rising in the United States, including advanced-stage diagnoses. Experts say screening may help detect the disease earlier, when it is easier to treat.

One doctor says men don’t put enough effort into preventive care. Ignoring screenings for prostate, colon, skin and lung cancer when indicated may make the difference between success or failure of treatment.

The 7 biggest health issues men are ignoring — including ‘one of the biggest threats’ Dr. David Shusterman, a board-certified urologist, told The Post which problems men dismiss — but should see their doctor about ASAP.

❌ Finishing treatment for prostate cancer does not always end the uncertainty.

Watching for recurrence has traditionally leaned on PSA, which can be difficult to interpret in a prostate that has already been treated.

The PI-RR system gives radiologists a 5-point mpMRI scale, similar in spirit to PI-RADS, for scoring how likely it is that significant cancer remains or has returned.

A New 5-Point MRI Scale Helps Detect Prostate Cancer Recurrence The Prostate Imaging for Recurrence Reporting (PI-RR) System enables early MRI-based detection of suspected prostate cancer recurrence after treatment.

💪 Could even a modest amount of regular exercise make a difference?

In a study of more than 28,000 people with stage 1 cancer, including many with prostate cancer, getting 60 or more minutes of moderate-to-high physical activity per week before diagnosis was associated with a 27% lower risk of cancer progression and a 47% lower risk of death from any cause.

Even less than an hour per week was associated with better outcomes compared with no activity.

Take a closer look at the research 👇

More Good News About Exercise and Cancer - Sperling Prostate Center Two new studies connect regular exercise with containing cancer progression and living longer.