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CRegal on Prostate
Friday, May 25 2012
It’s estimated that 90 percent of prostate cancer cases remain dormant and do not require clinical attention. However, when the cancer does show signs of growth, prostate cancer treatment generally is very effective. Nearly 100 percent of men survive the cancer five years after diagnosis, after 10 years the survival rate is 98... Read more
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CRegal on Prostate
Thursday, May 24 2012
A new drug may offer another treatment option to men with advanced stages of prostate cancer.
While early-stage cancers can be monitored, but not necessarily acted on, advanced versions often require an invasive procedure, either through surgery or radiation. But the new drug, Zytiga, may provide an alternative to those... Read more
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CRegal on Osteoarthritis
Friday, May 18 2012
Three new studies may have shed some light on the causes of arthritis, and the pain and inflammation that accompany the condition. More than 27 million Americans now suffer from osteoarthritis, so finding a biological source of the problem would help with early diagnosis and treatment. (CDC, 2011).
Osteoarthritis is a... Read more
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CRegal on Multiple Sclerosis
Wednesday, May 09 2012
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CRegal on Prostate
Tuesday, May 08 2012
What is the PSA test?
Testing the amount of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in the blood can help diagnose prostate cancer. PSA is a protein in the blood produced by prostate cells; a dramatic rise in the amount of PSA can indicate problems with the prostate gland, including prostate cancer, enlarged prostate, prostatitis or... Read more
