prostate cancer

March 14, 2023

Black men have higher prostate cancer mortality rates if treated by less experienced surgeons, researchers found. 

December 7, 2022

A survey of Black men in the Puget Sound area found that sometimes doctors contributed to roadblocks.

March 15, 2022

A UW Medicine urologist is collecting their stories as part of a study on the equity of care. 

December 2, 2021

Findings suggest men undergoing cancer-risk genetic testing should be tested for mutations in this gene as well.

September 23, 2021

Both sexes have the same risk for inherited gene mutations, such as BRCA1/2 and PALB2.

June 30, 2021

The old recommendation of beginning screening at age 55 doesn't catch the early cancers, a new study notes.

November 4, 2020

False-positive results – and incorrect treatment – can occur when specific mutations, unrelated to cancer, are present in blood plasma.

October 7, 2020

In the Pacific Northwest, Black males are 60% more likely to die of prostate cancer than are men of other ethnicities.

June 17, 2020

Prostate cancer researchers and clinicians recommend reconsidering screening guidelines, saying benefits may outweigh potential harms.

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January 10, 2020

News to cheer about: The American Cancer Society this week reported its biggest single-year drop in the cancer death rate.  Some cancers, though, such as

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