September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” Surgery for high-risk prostate cancer is challenging but doesn't lead to more complications, and additional treatment is often needed.
April 2022 in “Diabetes Therapy” In this case report, the researchers emphasize the importance of regular prostate exams and PSA tests for diabetic men, including those who are hypogonadal, because prostate cancer development is linked to intraprostatic dihydrotestosterone levels, not serum testosterone levels.
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January 1989 in “The Prostate/The prostate” This study found that early treatment with estradiol or dihydrotestosterone significantly reduced prostate adenocarcinoma development in Lobund-Wistar rats, while later treatments were ineffective.
December 2023 in “Research and reports in urology” This case report from the authors highlights a rare diagnosis of high-grade prostate cancer in a 35-year-old man, showing strong functional recovery and no detectable PSA one year after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy despite the usual onset being significantly later in life.
April 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This study reports two cases where localized prostate cancer with low PSA levels was incidentally detected through CT scans performed for other medical reasons.