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Laser-based prostate procedure treats BPH
HoLEP is a minimally invasive laser procedure to treat an enlarged prostate. Learn about it's benefits, including fast recovery and no hospital stay.
The emotional side of cancer: 7 tips
Cancer can affect more than physical health. The emotional side can affect the ability to cope and stick to a treatment plan. Get 7 tips on how to improve your emotional well-being as a cancer patient or caregiver.
Having surgery safely: Patient undergoes prostate surgery in midst of pandemic
Mark Skrien has a family history of prostate cancer. His father and two uncles were diagnosed during their lifetimes. So he wasn't surprised in February when lab results showed that his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, a cancer screening test that looks for signs of prostate cancer, was high.
Living in fear: Cancer recurrence
Some fear of cancer recurrence is normal, but excessive fear can lead to decreased quality of life. Here's how you can manage your fear.
Cancer survivor advises men to get checked for testicular cancer
Steve Larson began developing symptoms of what he thought was a hernia. The pain subsided, so he didn’t immediately get it evaluated, but when the discomfort in his groin area returned, he knew it was time to see a doctor.
Scalp cooling therapy prevents hair loss during chemotherapy
Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy which can greatly contribute to your stress and anxiety. However, a new treatment called scalp cooling therapy is helping many patients keep most of their hair.
5 facts about prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests
The importance of a cancer survivorship care plan
Cancer care doesn’t end just because treatment is done. Life doesn’t immediately go back to normal because you are done with radiation or chemotherapy. It's important to address the needs of cancer survivors with a survivorship care plan.
The Survivor Bell
Jane-Marie Bahr shares her personal experience of her last day of radiation treatment at Mayo Clinic Health System.
What is Movember? And what's with all the mustaches?
You might be noticing more mustaches appearing on the faces of men in the next month. While they may make the men in your life a little more dashing, this isn’t a new, hot fashion trend. This is Movember.
Men's health: Prostate cancer risks, treatment
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn more about one of the most common cancers in men.