A fascinating study out of the National Cancer Institute has significant implications for men at risk for prostate cancer and men with enlarged prostates--for most men, really. But the study invites possible overinterpretation. Let's parse it carefully.
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Finasteride, a drug used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (non-cancerous prostate enlargement, also known as BPH) has previously been linked to a reduction in prostate size and lower risk of prostate cancer. This new...
Drugs that fall into the category of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5 ARIs), such as Avodart (dutasteride) and Proscar (finasteride) have... Read more »
After robotic prostate surgery that is performed for cancer, the patient will have a foley catheter (a small drain that is placed in the... Read more »
We have heard so much lately about prostate cancer that perhaps it is time to turn back to the basics, and look at BPH (benign prostatic... Read more »
Experts say that healthy men over the age of 55 may want to consider taking the drug finasteride. A recent survey of 15 studies found that the... Read more »
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Cancer - prostate; Biopsy - prostate; Prostate biopsy; Gleason scorePreventionFollowing a vegetarian, low-fat diet or one that is similar to the... Read more »
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Prevention There is some evidence that prostate cancer is less common in men who regularly eat a low fat diet that is rich in lycopene... Read more »
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The major risk factors for prostate cancer are age, family history, and ethnicity.AgeProstate cancer occurs almost exclusively in men over age 40 and... Read more »
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In 2010, the FDA approved the chemotherapy drug cabazitaxel (Jevtana) for patients whose condition has worsened during or after treatment with... Read more »
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