Prostate cancer, in its most advanced stage, spreads tumor-producing cells through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to other areas of the body. For 65 to 80% of men with this aggressive form of the disease, the metastasis spreads to the bone with poor survival rates once this occurs [1]. A recent study conducted by researchers […]
Would you drive your car for two years without checking the oil? Some men wait more than two years between physician visits. Would you put off updating your smart phone until it stopped working? Many men endure symptoms until severe pain finally drives them to seek treatment. Most men recognize the importance of regular maintenance […]
The effort to raise awareness of men’s health and wellness issues is gathering steam year-round with lifestyle challenges and month-long initiatives like National Cancer Prevention Month (February), Men’s Health Month (June) and Prostate Cancer Month (September). Recently, National Impotence Day (Feb. 14) focused attention on erectile dysfunction: a condition that affects as many as 30 […]
Results Indicate Effectiveness of 4Kscore Test for All Men, Including African American Men A prospective study conducted at various institutions within the U.S. Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Health System has found the 4Kscore Test accurately predicted the risk for aggressive prostate cancer in men prior to biopsy. The results of this study confirm the findings of […]
Would you drive your car for two years without checking the oil? Some men wait more than two years between physician visits. Would you put off updating your smart phone until it stopped working? Many men endure symptoms until severe pain finally drives them to seek treatment. Most men recognize the importance of regular maintenance […]
With the release of a new draft document, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) has proposed a change in its stance on the advisability of PSA prostate cancer screening for men ages 55 to 69. The new recommendations are based on evidence that supports some benefit to such screenings for the early detection of […]
If you’ve received a recent prostate cancer diagnosis, it’s normal to feel numb, grief-stricken, shocked or angry as you process the reality that cancer is now part of your story. Though all these reactions are normal, they can slowly drain your emotional and mental energy if you allow them to consume you. To understand clinical […]
Prostate cancer impacts millions of lives around the world each year. In fact, 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. [1] Like most health conditions, public awareness is key in the fight against prostate cancer. Each year more and more celebrities, athletes and organizations join in the cause to […]
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the 4Kscore team is eager to do our part to join in the conversation and educate individuals about the risk factors associated with prostate cancer. Aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in the United States, and 1 in 7 […]
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States. In fact, it is estimated that 26,120 men will die of prostate cancer in 2017 alone. [1] While these figures are alarming, not all forms of prostate cancer are equally dangerous. Those types of prostate cancer that are indolent […]
