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Oct 22, 2025

5 min

Should men over 75 be treated for prostate cancer? Deciding on treatment involves careful consideration.

While the incidence of prostate cancer increases with age, nearly 40% of all prostate cancer deaths occur in men aged 75 and older. A decision regarding whether men over 75 should be treated for prostate cancer is highly individualized, requiring a thorough assessment of the patient's overall health, life expectancy, and tumor characteristics.

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Oct 14, 2025

4 min

Understanding if and when men over 75 should have prostate surgery

While radical prostatectomy in men over 75 was once uncommon, modern evidence suggests that chronological age alone is not a barrier to successful treatment. The complex question of whether men over 75 should have prostate surgery now hinges on a holistic assessment of individual health, life expectancy, and tumor characteristics.

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Oct 13, 2025

4 min

Understanding the Prevalence: What Percentage of Men Over 75 Have an Enlarged Prostate?

Did you know the prevalence of an enlarged prostate, or BPH, increases significantly with age? This guide examines the latest data to answer what percentage of men over 75 have an enlarged prostate and what it means for your health as you age.

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