Prostate Health

Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland and sometimes the area around it. It is not cancer.

Sometimes called antiangiogenic therapy, this treatment may prevent the growth of cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels.

A clinical trial is a research study that's done to test a new type of prevention or treatment. Being part of a clinical trial means you may benefit from a treatment that is not yet available to anyone else.

Detailed information for family members coping with prostate cancer, including how to help the man in your life cope with a diagnosis of prostate cancer

What can you do to help the loved one in your life with prostate cancer? Keep the lines of communication open.

Herbal supplements are pills, powders, teas, and other products that use herbs as the main ingredient to promote health.

Details about the size, location, and function of the prostate gland, including a diagram.

Prostate cancer may be treated with hormone therapy. This therapy may be done with medicines. Or surgery may be done to remove the testicles. Here's what you need to know.

Detailed information on the different types of polycystic kidney disease.

When a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer, it's normal for him to feel scared, angry, or depressed.

Detailed information on the most common treatment for prostate cancer

Detailed information on prostate health, including prostate conditions, prostate cancer, anatomy of the prostate, prostatism, prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, impotence, and urinary incontinence

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy. It’s when the prostate gland becomes very large and may cause problems passing urine. BPH is not cancer. It's a common part of aging.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence means you can’t get an erection. It can also mean you aren't happy with the size or hardness of your erections, or how long your erections last. Read on to learn more about this condition.

Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of urine control. You may not be able to hold your urine until you can reach a restroom. It may be a short-term problem caused by another health issue. Or it may be a long-term problem that you’ll have to manage.