Dr. Andrew Goldstein discusses how he went from being a professional lacrosse player to a cancer researcher. This seemingly unlikely path has led Dr. Goldstein on an inspirational path towards the life-saving work he does now. For more information visit https://www.pcf.org/ The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world's leading philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving cancer research.

Aging is a significant risk factor for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but the reasons why aging increases disease risk in the prostate are not well understood. In a recent study published in Cell Reports, the lab of Dr. Andrew Goldstein discovered that there is an expansion in the population of luminal progenitor cells in the aging prostate.

Aging is a significant risk factor for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but the reasons why aging increases disease risk in the prostate are not well understood. In a recent study published in Cell Reports, the lab of Dr. Andrew Goldstein discovered that there is an expansion in the population of luminal progenitor cells in the aging prostate.

You've probably heard the male prostate described as a 'walnut-sized' gland before, but did you know that prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men? Watch UCLA's Dr. Andrew Goldstein use walnuts to explain his latest research linking chronic inflammation to increased prostate cancer risk.

Watch as UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Dr. Andrew Goldstein shares his favorite scary movie - and be prepared for a few screams along the way! Please consider helping Make Cancer Less Scary ™ for the millions of cancer patients who will be diagnosed this year.