Black Prostate Health Videos

Mayo Clinic Explains Prostate Cancer

Learning about prostate cancer can be intimidating. Mitchell Humphreys, M.D., a urologist at Mayo Clinic, walks you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better understand this condition.

Signs there is a problem with your prostate

Dr. Matthew Tollefson, a Mayo Clinic urologic oncologist, explains how a growing prostate can cause problems.

Elevated PSA

Learn more about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing; why it's done, risks, benefits, limitations, and what to expect with test results.

Prostate Cancer Treatment: Understanding Your Options

Mayo Clinic urologic oncologist Dr. Paras H. Shah reviews the different options for treating prostate cancer, depending on the grade and stage of cancer.

Dr. Carlos Varga – Prostate Cancer Screening & Treatment Options

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 Vargas, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, encourages regular screening. He says the goal of screening is to detect prostate cancer early when it's still confined to the prostate gland and has the best chance for successful treatment.

Prostate Cancer Therapy is Rapidly Advancing and New Treatments Are Available

Treatment for prostate cancer depends on how far it has spread and what type of prostate cancer it is. When treatment is the best option, it may include surgery, focal therapy, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy or combination treatment. Innovation is driving prostate cancer therapy forward and making new treatments available. In March 2022, the FDA approved 177Lu-PSMA-617, a precision treatment that selectively kills prostate cancer cells. Mayo Clinic’s prostate cancer team provides expert, personalized treatment options.

Surviving Prostate Cancer (WEBINAR)

Life lessons from prostate cancer survivors and medical professionals.