Prostate Cancer News, Features & Updates

June 15, 2026 — The FDA has approved Truqap (capivasertib) as the first targeted therapy for PTEN-deficient metastatic androgen pathway modulation-naive or sensitive (mAPMN/S) prostate cancer. It’s taken with abiraterone and prednisone for adults whose tumors show PTEN loss on an FDA-authorized test.

December 15, 2025 — Pre-biopsy MRIs can help doctors diagnose and treat prostate cancer more accurately. Here’s when you should get one.

December 15, 2025 — Akeega combines two medicines for treating men with prostate cancer with a BRCA2 mutation that has spread.

October 21, 2025 — A new drug combination cuts the risk of death in people with advanced prostate cancer by 40% over eight years, according to results of a drug treatment trial in men whose prostate cancer had returned.

Prostate cancer treatment often involves a team of doctors and health care pros. To help you get the best possible care, learn what to expect, which questions to ask, and how to handle issues.

Discover why penile rehab isn’t just for younger men. Learn how it supports recovery, confidence, and long-term sexual health.

May 19, 2025 — The aggressive prostate cancer found in former President Joe Biden raised questions for millions of men. Here's what you need to know – and how to check your risk.

April 29, 2025 — Theranostics – an approach that combines the power of radiotherapy with diagnostics – is changing how we treat prostate cancer, especially in advanced stages.

January 15, 2025 — Despite a big increase in “watchful waiting” in the past 15 years, there’s a new study from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health system shows that overtreatment of prostate cancer persists. Find out how to discuss your situation with your doctor.

A digital rectal exam isn’t the only way to check for prostate cancer. Learn more about the prostate-specific antigen test.

Yaw A. Nyame, MD, a urologist focused on addressing disparities in prostate cancer care, shares his thoughts.

Narrowing prostate cancer screening and treatment gaps would go a long way in easing disparities.

Your prostate cancer care team plays an important role, especially with advanced cancer. Learn how you can build deeper trust in them and feel your best.

A prostate cancer diagnosis can come with a lot of stigma for many different reasons. It’s important to talk about your emotions and realize they’re valid.

June 10, 2024 — This cancer often is referred to as a “couple’s disease” because it impacts spouses and partners who serve as caregivers.

April 22, 2024 — "Game Changer Vehicles" – mobile medical units in a roving RV – are helping to bring cancer screening to where it's needed.

April 19, 2024 — Ending active surveillance for men with low-risk prostate cancer may never be appropriate, according to a new study that saw progression and need for treatment in some patients followed-up for more than 15 years.

April 5, 2024 — A scientific commission is predicting an 85% increase in deaths from the disease by 2040.

January 31, 2024 — Improving cardiorespiratory fitness by 3% or more annually over three years reduced the chances of men developing prostate cancer by 35%.

November 7, 2023 — Should men with low-grade prostate cancer skip treatment and opt for active surveillance? That’s the question thousands of aging men must consider as the likelihood they will die from a low-grade prostate cancer diagnosis appears low.

May 18, 2023 — Young men who gain the most weight in their late teens and early 20s appear to have a substantially increased risk of an aggressive form of prostate cancer and dying from the disease later in life.

March 12, 2023 — Actively monitoring early-stage prostate cancer offers the same long-term survival rate as having surgery or radiation to treat the cancer, according to a new study.

March 9, 2023 — The study found that a PSA test at age 50 detected four times as many cases of early prostate cancer as a digital rectal exam at age 45 alone.

Unsure what to say to best support your partner as he faces prostate cancer? Get guidance on what to say and what to avoid.

Safe exercise during and after treatment can improve your strength, stamina, and mood. Here's how to get started.

One in eight men get prostate cancer during their lifetime. But often, they find it hard to talk about their diagnosis. Find out how you can make that easier.

Prostate cancer happens when cells begin to grow and develop quicker than normally in your prostate. Find out what others want you to know about this condition.

Treatment advances are helping people live longer with advanced prostate cancer. But like other ongoing illnesses, the disease can affect your relationships and quality of life. Learn how to make things easier.

There isn’t one way to control advanced prostate cancer. It depends on a mix of things. That includes your age, symptoms, and how fast your cancer grows.

Being an advocate for yourself means taking an active role in your care.

There's no one diet that's best for prostate cancer. But healthy eating habits can make a difference in your condition.

Black men are more than twice as likely as white men to die of prostate cancer. Learn about the many reasons and what you can do about it.

Find out what you need to consider when you are trying to decide on the best treatment for advanced prostate cancer.

Find out how exercise can help manage treatment side effects and boost your mood when you have prostate cancer.

Should men get a screening test for prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer treatments can cause serious side effects. Learn what you can do to relieve or manage them.

Men with advanced prostate cancer have more treatment options than ever before.

Strengthen your relationship with your partner after prostate cancer treatment.

Doctors have a variety of ways to treat prostate cancer, including surgery, radiation, and drugs that slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. Find out about prostate cancer treatments.

Getting diagnosed with prostate cancer can be overwhelming. It’s normal to have several questions and concerns. Find answers to all of your questions about prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

Doctors diagnose prostate cancer by performing a biopsy, ordering various imaging tests, and other procedures such as a PSA test. Learn more about prostate cancer diagnosis here.

Tennis ace John McEnroe now champions the cause of prostate cancer research.

When WebMD community member Chuck Warren was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he turned to friends to find the strength to fight it.

No one likes going for that annual physical exam. For many, the anxiety increases when it includes a cancer screening.

A schedule for checkups and tests that will keep a man's body in good running order.

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can add years to men's lives, but it isn't a cure. Here are questions to ask your doctor to help you understand the benefits and risks.

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer has come a long way in the past few decades.

Chicken soup for the sniffles? Ginger to quell a queasy tummy? Sometimes those olds wives' tales and folk lore contain more than a grain of truth. And researchers are discovering that certain foods really can help, or hinder, your health.

An American man has a 1 in 5 lifetime chance of hearing those 4 words. What he will do about them is a decision that will affect the rest of his life.