Men's Health

Testicular Cancer Treatment May Increase Risk for Heart Disease in Survivors
April 11, 2018Recent research shows that although testicular cancer survivors do not totally conform to the criteria for metabolic syndrome, past treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy increases its prevalence among survivors and may lead to a greater risk for heart disease in this patient population.

Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Higher in Survivors of Testicular Cancer
March 15, 2018Results from the ongoing Platinum Study revealed the prevalence of risk factors for CVD among survivors of testicular cancer who received chemotherapy for their cancer.

Sexual Aids and Resources Not Readily Available at Cancer Centers
February 21, 2018Most centers reported having no sexual aids available for patients, according to researchers.

Risk for Prostate Cancer Not Associated With Vasectomy, Meta-analysis Affirms
July 20, 2017Meta-analysis of data from more than 50 studies reaffirms that vasectomy is not associated with increased risk of prostate cancer.

Gay Men and the Stigma of a Cancer Diagnosis
July 07, 2017A cancer diagnosis often further stigmatizes gay men, particularly those who have not revealed their sexual orientation to others. In this review, CancerCare's Bill Goeren discusses the psychosocial challenges inherent to cancer care for gay men.

Treatment for Breast Cancer in Men Differs From Treatment for Women
June 05, 2017Male breast cancer patients are less likely than their female counterparts to receive adjuvant hormone therapy and postlumpectomy radiation.

No Association Between Vasectomy and Prostate Cancer Risk
March 08, 2017There is no association between vasectomy and the risk of overall, high-grade, or advanced-stage prostate cancer or prostate cancer-related mortality.

G-CSF May Help Preserve Fertility in Male Patients With Cancer
February 28, 2017The use of cytokine granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) may help to preserve fertility in male patients with cancer, according to research.

Overall Health Worse in African American Men Undergoing Active Surveillance For Prostate Cancer
February 24, 2017African American men choosing active surveillance for their low-grade prostate cancer have overall poorer health than non-African American men undergoing active surveillance.

Men With Genetic Risk of CRC May Lower Risk Via Healthy Lifestyle
October 21, 2016Adopting healthy lifestyle can cut 25-year risk for the disease from 29 to 13 percent.

Obesity Increases Risk for Secondary Primary Cancers in Men
October 17, 2016There is a higher risk of secondary primary cancer in obese male survivors versus the general population.
Risk Stratification and Treatment Options Differ for Male and Female Patients With Breast Cancer
March 31, 2016Optimal risk stratification differs between male and female breast cancers. Outcomes for male patients with breast cancer were not significantly correlated with histologic grade, unlike for female patients.

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test (Fact Sheet)
February 04, 2016This fact sheet reviews the PSA test for prostate cancer, in particular screening recommendations, test limitations, and possible improvements the future may hold in store for the test.

Vigorous Exercise and Other Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Protect Against Lethal Prostate Cancer
December 02, 2015A study that tracked tens of thousands of midlife and older men for more than 20 years has found that vigorous exercise and other healthy lifestyle habits may reduce their chances of developing a lethal type of prostate cancer by up to 68%.
Genetic Variants Indicate 10-fold Increased Risk of Testicular Cancer
November 10, 2015A new study has uncovered four new genetic variants associated with increased risk of testicular cancer. Testing for these and all 21 previously identified variants using genetic sequencing identified men at higher risk of testicular cancer.
New Test Predicts Relapse of Testicular Cancer
October 30, 2015Scientists have developed a test that assesses 3 features of nonseminomatous germ cell tumor, a common kind of testicular cancer, to identify those patients at greatest risk of relapse.

More male breast cancer patients opting for dual breast removal
September 08, 2015The double mastectomy trend mirrors the one seen in women, researchers say.

Rate of new prostate cancer diagnoses drops
July 06, 2015New diagnoses of prostate cancer have declined in the U.S. following the 2011 USPSTF draft recommendation regarding the use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screenings.
Men with high estrogen levels could be at greater risk of breast cancer
May 28, 2015New research indicates that men with naturally high levels of the female hormone estrogen may have a greater risk of developing breast cancer.

Combined radiation and hormone therapy improves survival in node-positive prostate cancer
May 25, 2015Men with prostate cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes may find the addition of radiation therapy to treatments that block the effects of testosterone beneficial.
Fitness level associated with lower risk of some cancers and death in men
April 17, 2015A higher fitness level leads to decreased risk of lung and colorectal cancer for men.

Observation used increasingly in younger men with prostate cancer
February 19, 2015From 2004 to 2009, marked increase in observation among men with low-risk prostate cancer has been observed.

Combination prostate biopsy could yield improved results
February 03, 2015Prostate biopsies that combine both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology and ultrasound appear to give more accurate results, according to a new study.

Men may be more susceptible to the flu and to experiencing worse symptoms
December 17, 2014A new study shows that men may be more likely to catch the flu than women and suffer in excess from the symptoms.

Overdetection of PSA recurrence after radical prostatectomy more likely in older patients
October 20, 2014For some men, prostate cancer recurrence may be overdetected, especially in those aged over 70.
Professional recommendations against prostate cancer screening have little impact on practice
October 10, 2014The effect of guidelines recommending that elderly men should not be routinely screened for prostate cancer has been minimal at best, according to a new study.

For prostate cancer screening, guidelines have little effect on clinical practice
September 22, 2014Guidelines recommending clinicians not routinely screen elderly men for prostate cancer have had a minimal effect on practice.

Lacking prostate cancer knowledge linked to greater decisional conflict
September 04, 2014For economically disadvantaged men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer, poor knowledge about prostate cancer is associated with increased decisional conflict.

Prior diagnosis of depression worsens outcomes in prostate cancer
August 08, 2014Men with diagnosed depressive disorders are less likely to pursue definitive treatment options for prostate cancer and more likely to have poorer outcomes.
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