Prostate Cancer

Policy & Politics

Why Firefighters Say the Law That Should Protect Them After a Cancer Diagnosis Isn’t Working

Lauren Bavis

Steve Dillman thinks he can trace his prostate cancer back to August 1, 1985.That’s when Indianapolis Fire Station 11 was dispatched downtown. The…
Prostate Screening Drops Sharply, And So Do Cancer Cases

Rob Stein

A decrease in PSA testing came after a controversial recommendation against routine screening. As a result, many fewer cases of the most common cancer to hit men are being diagnosed, research finds.
Research

Large Study Reveals New Genetic Variants That Raise Risk For Prostate Cancer

In an analysis of genetic information among more than 87,000 men, a global team of scientists says it has found 23 new genetic variants – common…

Sick Season 2

Incarcerated people are some of the sickest people in our country. Many have chronic conditions such as diabetes or lung disease. And they’re far more likely to suffer from mental illness and addiction. On Season 2 of Sick, listen to stories of what goes wrong in corrections facilities — places meant to keep people healthy, but built to punish them.

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