Prostate cancer isn’t always deadly — but here’s when it can be

Prostate cancer isn’t always deadly — but here’s when it can be

On Thursday, OJ Simpson, 76, lost his battle with cancer. Although the former football star became infamous for the murder trial he faced in the 1990s, in recent years, he had been photographed looking frail or walking with a cane.  In February, it was reported that Simpson had prostate cancer. Although his family has not … Read more

King Charles is ‘doing well’ after prostate treatment as Queen Camilla leaves hospital

King Charles is ‘doing well’ after prostate treatment as Queen Camilla leaves hospital

It’s the return of the king. King Charles III is said to be “doing well” after undergoing a planned treatment to address an enlarged prostate on Friday, the BBC reports. Charles, 75, made the announcement last week that he was undergoing a “corrective procedure” amid his diagnosis. The monarch’s condition, which is common among men … Read more

King Charles III admitted to hospital for scheduled prostate operation

King Charles III admitted to hospital for scheduled prostate operation

King Charles III was admitted to a private London hospital Friday to undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Place said. The 75-year old king will be treated at the London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales is recovering after undergoing abdominal surgery. The king visited Kate at the hospital after he arrived. … Read more

Prince Harry heard about King Charles’ prostate diagnosis from news alert: report

Prince Harry heard about King Charles’ prostate diagnosis from news alert: report

Prince Harry found out about King Charles’ prostate diagnosis from the media rather than Buckingham Palace, according to a report. The Duke of Sussex, 39, was briefed on his father’s upcoming medical procedure, set to take place next week, in a message that reached him only after he had already read about the news online, … Read more

King Charles III will undergo a ‘corrective procedure’ for an enlarged prostate

King Charles III will undergo a ‘corrective procedure’ for an enlarged prostate

King Charles III is set to undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate next week. Buckingham Palace announced the news on Wednesday. The palace said that his condition is benign, according to the Associated Press, adding that having an enlarged prostate is “common with thousands of men each year.” The sovereign will be taking … Read more

Showtime, ESPN host Brian Custer fighting to end stigma around prostate cancer

Showtime, ESPN host Brian Custer fighting to end stigma around prostate cancer

Brian Custer has become one of the most recognizable faces and voices in boxing as the host of “Showtime Championship Boxing,” conducting press conferences and leading broadcasts for some of the biggest bouts the sport has ever seen.  But constantly on stages full of world-class boxers, the biggest fighter is perhaps Custer himself.  Custer, 52, … Read more

Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer don’t need to rush to surgery, radiation treatments: study

Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer don’t need to rush to surgery, radiation treatments: study

Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer who want to avoid immediate surgery or radiation can safely choose to actively monitor the disease as a treatment method, according to a study released Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers in the study determined most men shouldn’t panic or rush to treatment decisions following a diagnosis as … Read more

Dr Simone Badal making massive breakthroughs in the fight against prostate cancer

Dr Simone Badal making massive breakthroughs in the fight against prostate cancer

Science and Technology Minister Daryl Vaz presents a plaque to S&T XXtrordineers honouree Dr Simone Badal at the launch of the recognition programme on July 14. With black men two-and-half times more likely to die from prostate cancer and Jamaican men having one of the highest incidences of the cancer in the world, trailblazing Jamaican … Read more