There are many benefits to living a healthy lifestyle, all of which can improve your body and your mind. Living a healthy lifestyle can even help mitigate disease – including some diseases you might be genetically predisposed to, such as prostate cancer.
Dr. Robert Princenthal, Medical Director of RadNet’s Prostate Program, joins KTLA 5 News to discuss the silent nature of prostate cancer and the paramount importance of early screening. Highlighting the misconceptions surrounding the disease, Dr. Princenthal emphasizes that early detection significantly increases survival rates, with a focus on the necessity for men to get screened starting at age 50, or 45 for those at higher risk.
Dr. Robert Princenthal, Medical Director of RadNet's Prostate Program, sheds light on the critical aspects of prostate cancer awareness and early detection. Dr. Princenthal emphasizes the importance of regular screenings, particularly for men over 50 and those with risk factors. He discusses the silent nature of prostate cancer, the role of PSA blood tests and MRIs in early detection, and the effectiveness of targeted biopsies.
