With Biden's prostate cancer in the news, men may be wondering whether and at what age to be screened. Advice about the value PSA tests has fluctuated. Here's what to know.

In light of former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, retired North Carolina journalist Jim Ware details his own journey.

Former US president Joe Biden’s health was a matter of intense focus while he was in office due to his episodes of forgetfulness and verbal slip-ups. But amid the speculation over his alleged cognitive decline,

As a retired primary care physician, I felt the need to respond to the May 20 commentary “Prostate cancer: Questions of medicine, money and risk.” The author is unfortunately dealing with regionally advanced prostate cancer and advocates for more extensive screening to detect early prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. While many prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized, other types are aggressive and spread quickly. That’s why Dr. Carlos Varga

Has Joe Biden ever had a prostate-specific antigen or PSA test? It’s a simple blood draw that measures a protein potentially indicating prostate cancer and is nearly always included in a middle-aged or older man’s annual physical.

Developing tests that better identify patients at risk of dying from prostate cancer can decrease overtreatment. In the meantime, educating patients can help them decide if screening is appropriate for them. For underserved and marginalized communities, community outreach can help improve health literacy and enhance awareness and screening.

About 4,000 men in the State are diagnosed with the cancer each year. Although it is often very treatable, the lack of symptoms means it can go undetected for a long time