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June 27, 2008
MRI combo spots prostate cancer treatment failure
MRI -- can accurately spot residual or recurrent prostate cancer in patients treated with a fairly new treatment called high-intensity focused ultrasonic ablation, a new study shows.
June 24, 2008
Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis
Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment
June 18, 2008
Radiation may help after prostate cancer setback
Men whose prostate cancer recurs after they have undergone surgical removal of the prostate may benefit from early radiation therapy, according to study findings reported in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association.
Healthy lifestyle triggers genetic changes: study
Comprehensive lifestyle changes, including a better diet and more exercise, can lead not only to a better physique but also to swift and dramatic changes at the genetic level, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Lifestyle Changes Affect Cancer Genes
Healthy diet, exercise and stress-reduction spur healthy alterations in DNA, study finds
Radiation May Help When Prostate Cancer Returns
It halved the death rate and might need to be used more often, researchers say
June 16, 2008
A Health Gift for Men on Father's Day
Be aware of your prostate cancer risk, experts advise
June 14, 2008
Researchers ID Traits of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Findings could lead to diagnostic urine test for 10% of men with the disease
June 13, 2008
Proscar lowers prostate cancer risk in all men
Finasteride (Proscar) reduces the risk of prostate cancer in all men, regardless of their risk level for the disease, new research shows.
June 10, 2008
Dehydrated tomatoes may fight prostate tumors
A compound found in dehydrated tomatoes may help quash prostate cancer tumors, new animal research suggests.
June 4, 2008
Androgen Production Continues in Prostate Cancer Tumors
Growths are able to maintain significant testosterone levels despite therapy, study finds
May 30, 2008
Initiative Links Celebrities to Cancer Research
Major League Baseball donates $10 million to novel effort
Type of Tomato Product Determines Power Against Prostate Cancer
Compound produced during drying works with lycopene to protect against malignancies, study suggests
May 28, 2008
Vitamin D linked to aggressive prostate cancer
Contrary to findings from some earlier studies, new research suggests that high vitamin D levels do not decrease the risk of prostate cancer. In fact, high vitamin D seems to be linked to an increased risk of aggressive disease -- although the researchers emphasize that these findings might have occurred by chance.
Vitamin D Status Not Associated With Lower Prostate Risk
But study finds evidence of slight link between higher concentrations, aggressive disease
Cancer risk soars in HIV-infected people: study
People with HIV have a much higher risk for many cancers, including anal cancer, but a lower risk for prostate cancer, researchers said on Tuesday.
May 22, 2008
Lowering Cholesterol May Also Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Statins, which lower cholesterol, also lower PSA levels, a warning sign of disease
May 21, 2008
New analysis boosts drug's prostate cancer value
A new analysis of data from a key prostate cancer study has strengthened the view that a drug that is now sold as a generic may be a valuable weapon to prevent prostate cancer, researchers said on Monday.
Radiation Improves Survival for Advanced Prostate Cancer
But, it may not be for every patient, one expert says
May 20, 2008
Radiation for Prostate Cancer Raises Risk of Other Cancers
Study finds slightly elevated chance of bladder, colorectal and lung malignancies
May 19, 2008
Prostate Cancer Vaccine Looks Promising in Early Trial
Could help men with metastatic, recurring disease, researchers say
May 16, 2008
Rapid prostate cancer test does not ease anxiety
The stress and anxiety associated with receiving results of a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer is not relieved by using rapid PSA tests, but men still prefer to have their results quickly, results of a study indicate.
Genes Play Part in Prostate Cancer Among Races
Whites at higher risk than Hispanics, but genetics determines who gets it
Lowering Dietary Fat May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Findings in mouse model hint of new treatment strategies for the disease
Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery
But researchers found patients wanted minimally invasive procedure more often, despite drawbacks
May 9, 2008
Prostate cancer deaths fall after screening program
Prostate cancer deaths fell substantially in the decade after one Austrian state began free PSA screening tests for all men ages 45 to 75, according to a new study.
May 2, 2008
Biomarker Spots Which Lesions Likely to Progress to Prostate Cancer
Finding could help men with precancerous lesions avoid unnecessary needle biopsies
May 1, 2008
Complications Found in Proposed Prostate Cancer Treatment
Efforts to hinder a protein called IGF-1 not entirely successful, studies find
April 29, 2008
Medicare Costs Soar for Cancer Care
Expenditures will continue to rise as the population ages, experts say
April 17, 2008
Plastic bottle chemical may be harmful: agency
A chemical in some plastic food and drink packaging including baby bottles may be tied to early puberty and prostate and breast cancer, the U.S. government said on Tuesday.
April 15, 2008
Celebrex Plus Lipitor Could Fight Prostate Cancer
Combining painkiller with statin slows tumor progression, mouse study suggests
April 8, 2008
Medicare change affects prostate cancer treatment
The use of hormone treatment for prostate cancer has declined, offset only in part by increases in surgical testicle removal, since Medicare reduced reimbursement for administration of these drugs that block testosterone starting in 2004.
Did Medicare Reimbursement Changes Affect Prostate Cancer Treatment?
Study suggests a link between less drug therapy and more surgical castration
March 26, 2008
MRI Can Be Predictor of Post-Treatment Prostate Cancer Spread
Those having radiation therapy may want to request more aggressive therapy, study finds
Health Tip: Get Screened for Cancer
Here are tests you should have
March 21, 2008
Cancer Poses Challenges for Husbands' Frame of Mind
They take their cues from wives' emotional well-being, study suggests
March 20, 2008
Quality of Life an Issue in Prostate Cancer Treatment
Each therapy has an impact on overall day-to-day living, experts say
March 19, 2008
Tissue-Freezing Technique Effective Against Prostate Cancer
But more study may still be needed to bring therapy into the mainstream, experts say
March 10, 2008
PSA Test Losing Diagnostic Value, Study Says
Advances in biopsy techniques rendering prostate cancer screen less useful, but some experts disagree
February 29, 2008
Chemo Break Benefits Some Men With Prostate Cancer
Findings suggest treatment 'holidays' improve quality of life for patients
February 26, 2008
Web Tool Aids Men in Prostate Decisions
They had more data but were less likely to get screened than those who used official sites
February 25, 2008
Men need Internet help to get prostate cancer info
Visiting Web sites that provide general patient information on prostate cancer is not the best way for men to get help deciding whether to be screened for the disease, a new study shows.
February 22, 2008
Veggies, alcohol may ward off prostate woes
Men who want to avoid developing the benign but bothersome prostate enlargement that typically accompanies aging should cut their intake of fat and red meat, eat more vegetables, and have a couple of drinks a day, a new study suggests.
February 20, 2008
Cancer Death Rates Still Declining
But report notes rate of decrease slowed from 2004 to 2005, with 5,424 more deaths
February 19, 2008
Physical job activity may cut prostate cancer risk
Working in a job that requires a continuous level of high physical effort may decrease the likelihood of a man developing prostate cancer, researchers report.
February 18, 2008
Timely Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance Status
Uninsured, those on Medicaid more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancers, American Cancer Society reports
Obesity Raises Cancer Risk
British study details differences between genders, ethnic groups
February 15, 2008
Test can predict aggressive prostate cancer
A single prostate cancer screening test before age 50 can help predict which men might develop aggressive forms of the disease, even 25 years before a diagnosis, researchers said on Friday.
Vaccine protects against prostate cancer in mice
An experimental vaccine can provide long-term protection against prostate cancer in mice genetically predisposed to the disease, new research indicates.
Older men with prostate cancer can wait and see
Men in their 70s and older who are diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer can safely "watch and wait" because they are not likely to die of it, researchers confirmed on Wednesday.
February 13, 2008
Caregivers of men with prostate cancer suffer too
Wives and other caregivers of men with prostate cancer may be at risk of anxiety, fatigue and other symptoms that exact a toll on the quality of their lives, a study suggests.
Many Prostate Cancers Will Not Need Treatment
Major study finds most older men will die of other causes
February 11, 2008
Studies detect slew of new genes for prostate risk
Three studies published on Sunday identify at least ten new genes that raise a man's risk of prostate cancer, information that could lead to better screening and targeted drugs to treat the disease.
More Gene Variations Found That Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
Some variants increase chances of disease up to 60%, researcher says
Urine-based test for prostate cancer promising
A combination of biomarkers detectable in urine more accurately detects prostate cancer than the standard PSA blood test and the newer PCA3 test, according to a report in the journal Cancer Research.
February 8, 2008
Psoriatic arthritis does not raise risk of cancer
Overall, people who suffer from psoriatic arthritis do not appear to have a higher risk of cancer compared to the general population, according to a new study.
February 1, 2008
Experimental Vaccine Halts Prostate Cancer in Mice
Human trials may start in two years, California researcher says
January 31, 2008
Prostate surgery approach may reduce incontinence
Surgery that avoids disturbing the nerves during the removal of the prostate gland -- a "nerve-sparing" approach to radical prostatectomy -- shortens the period until continence is regained and improves the long-term continence rates for most patients, new research shows.
January 30, 2008
Testosterone seen unrelated to prostate cancer risk
Natural levels of a man's testosterone do not affect his prostate cancer risk as some had thought, a finding that should spur scientists to rethink their approach to the disease, researchers said on Tuesday.
January 29, 2008
Sex Hormones Don't Seem to Affect Prostate Cancer Risk
Finding could spur research into other causes of the disease
January 22, 2008
Hormone Therapy Only Helps Some Older Men With Prostate Cancer
Overall health profile, especially cardiovascular history, is determining factor, study finds
January 18, 2008
Mislabeled Supplement Spurred Prostate Cancer: Report
Ingredients might have led to aggressive disease in 2 men taking the product
January 17, 2008
Higher prostate cancer risk tied to severe acne
New research suggests a link between acne and prostate cancer, but the study's authors urge caution in interpreting their findings.
Genetic Mutations Boost Prostate Cancer Risk
These variants plus a family history can increase risk up to tenfold, study suggests
January 16, 2008
Gene changes may predict prostate cancer
Gene changes in five chromosome regions appear to have a combined effect for increasing the risk of prostate cancer, according to a report in The New England Journal of Medicine.
January 8, 2008
Anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce cancer risk
In a large study of U.S. veterans, the use of a commonly prescribed class cholesterol-lowering drugs called "statins," which include drugs such as Lipitor, reduced the cancer rate by about 25 percent.
Fatherhood linked to prostate cancer risk
Men without children have a lower risk of prostate cancer compared with fathers, but those who father a brood of kids appear to have a relatively low risk also, the results of a large study suggest.
January 7, 2008
Fatherhood Tied to Higher Prostate Cancer Risk
Findings from large study show a trend, but reasons aren't clear
January 4, 2008
Stephen Stills recovers from cancer surgery
Singer and songwriter Stephen Stills, best known as one third of rock trio Crosby, Stills and Nash, has undergone successful surgery for prostate cancer and is recovering well, his wife said.
Short-term hormone therapy slows prostate cancer
New research suggests that two months of "androgen deprivation" therapy, which reduces levels of the androgen, a male hormone, can help slow the growth of locally advanced prostate cancer when given before and during radiotherapy. Plus, the short course of androgen deprivation therapy does not increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, which had been a concern.
January 3, 2008
Combo Therapy Cuts Prostate Cancer Death Rates
Study supports hormone therapy with radiation, finding no raised risk to heart
January 2, 2008
Nonfat milk linked to prostate cancer
The amount of calcium and vitamin D in the diet appears to have little or no impact on the risk of prostate cancer, but the consumption of low-fat or nonfat milk may increase the risk of the malignancy, according to the results of two studies published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Research Yields Clues to Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Links between male hormone and a protein could spur tumor's return
Aspirin, Hormone Therapy Combo Can Shorten Lives of Prostate Cancer Patients
First, prescribed to protect the heart, can lead to halting of cancer therapy, report says
December 26, 2007
Republican Giuliani says he does not have cancer
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, who had prostate cancer in 2000 and was hospitalized last week for a severe headache, said on Monday he does not have cancer.
Green tea may reduce prostate cancer risk
Drinking green tea may reduce the risk of advanced prostate cancer, according to a study by researchers at Japan's National Cancer Center.
December 20, 2007
Uninsured More Likely to Die From Cancer Following Diagnosis
Report finds they're less likely to get screening tests, so have advanced disease
December 18, 2007
Cancer Killed Almost 8 Million Worldwide in 2007
12 million new cases -- many preventable -- were diagnosed this year, American Cancer Society reports
December 15, 2007
Breast Cancer Genes Also Raise Men's Risk for Malignancy
Few men understand the danger from BRCA1/2, researchers say
December 12, 2007
Gene Variant Tied to More Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Men with differing version of tumor suppressor appear at increased risk, researchers say
High Meat Consumption Linked to Heightened Cancer Risk
U.S. study finds the more red meat and processed meat you eat, the higher the risk
December 7, 2007
Green Tea, Fruit Extracts Touted as Potential Cancer Fighters
Preliminary research shows promise against colorectal, prostate and oral tumors
December 6, 2007
Israel PM may undergo cancer surgery next month
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will likely undergo surgery for prostate cancer next month, after an expected visit by U.S. President George W. Bush, Israel's Channel Two television reported on Wednesday.
November 28, 2007
Prostate cancer therapy often not best for patient
Different approaches to treating early prostate cancer have different side effects, but this is not always taken into consideration, it seems. A study shows that more than a third of prostate cancer patients receive treatment that is not the most suitable, based on the problems they already have before treatment.
November 27, 2007
Prostate Cancer Treatments Often Compound Existing Health Problems
Many patients getting therapies that are not the best for them, study says
November 23, 2007
Low carb diet may stunt prostate tumor growth
A study conducted in mice suggests a potential link between carbohydrate intake and prostate tumor growth. In the study, researchers observed significantly less tumor growth in mice fed a no-carbohydrate diet compared to those fed a Western-style diet.
November 21, 2007
PSA levels lower in obese men
A larger blood volume resulting in hemodilution may be responsible for the lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels observed in overweight and obese men compared with normal weight men, new findings suggest.
Why Obese Men Post Lower PSA Levels
Research suggests their higher blood volume explains it
November 20, 2007
Obesity raises prostate cancer death risk
Men who are overweight or obese at the time they are diagnosed with prostate cancer are nearly twice as likely to die from their disease after treatment as men who are not overweight or obese.
November 14, 2007
Low-Carb Diet May Slow Prostate Tumor Growth
Mouse study could have implications for humans, researchers say
November 13, 2007
Counseling aids prostate cancer patients and wives
Just a few counseling sessions may help both men and their wives deal with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, a study published Monday suggests.
Obesity Linked to Prostate Cancer Death Rates
Researchers aren't sure why mortality may be tied to weight
November 10, 2007
Severe Urinary Problems Boost Death Risk in Older Men
Those over 45 face an almost 24-fold increase in mortality, study says
November 8, 2007
Experimental Drug Fights Prostate Cancer
In mice, it attacked disease on multiple fronts, researchers say
November 3, 2007
Britain complains about Giuliani health care ad
Britain's health secretary complained on Thursday about an advertisement run by Rudy Giuliani, saying the U.S. Republican presidential candidate had maligned Britain's health care system with bad statistics.
Gene Variant Doubles Risk of Prostate Cancer in Black Men
It may also affect other populations, researcher says
Radiation Seed Treatment Helps Younger Men Fight Prostate Cancer
Technique just as effective in patients under 60, study finds
November 1, 2007
Better Prostate Cancer Survival for Men Taking Statins
Study finds 10% improvement with cholesterol drugs
October 31, 2007
High Dose Radiation for Prostate Cancer Won't Raise Sexual Dysfunction
Technology ups treatment effectiveness without boosting this side effect, study finds
October 30, 2007
Israel PM Olmert says has early prostate cancer
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told Israelis on Monday he will have minor surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his prostate gland but assured them that it would not affect his ability to govern.
October 30, 2007
Cholesterol drug may improve prostate cancer
Treatment with statins, a widely used class of cholesterol-lowering drugs, which include Lipitor, Crestor and Zocor, is associated with a longer rate of relapse-free survival after radiotherapy for prostate cancer, particularly among patients with more aggressive cancers, researchers reported here at the annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO).
Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Won't Affect Sexual Function
New high-dose technology targets tumor tissue, experts say
October 28, 2007
Prostate cancer therapy hard on the heart: study
Among men with prostate cancer, treatment with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is associated with a higher incidence of heart disease within the first 12 months of treatment.
October 9, 2007
Prostate cancer therapy raises heart attack risk
The use of androgen deprivation therapy appears to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among men who undergo radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer, new research shows.
Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Linked to Heart Risks
But researchers say more study is needed, and the therapy is valuable.
October 8, 2007
Surgery offers best survival for prostate cancer
Removal of the prostate gland, a surgical procedure also known as "prostatectomy," offers longer survival rates than radiation therapy, careful monitoring, or hormone therapy for men with "localized" prostate cancer, a common form of the disease in which the cancer has not yet spread to other organs, new research shows.
Surgery Best Bet for Prostate Cancer Survival
Study finds it outperforming other forms of treatment
October 7, 2007
Prostate Cancer Survival Varies by Season
Prognosis improves in summer, fall, study finds
PSA Testing Still Valuable for Prostate Cancer
What's key is whether the level of prostate-specific antigen is rising rapidly.
October 4, 2007
Fats, meat unlikely to impact prostate cancer risk
New data from a large ethnically diverse group of men provides no evidence that eating a lot of fats and meat substantially affects a man's risk of developing prostate cancer.
October 2, 2007
Study Supports Change to Prostate Cancer Biopsy
An added measure could boost test's ability to guide treatment.
September 28, 2007
Men okay with prostate cancer surveillance: study
In men with early or "localized" prostate cancer, the strategy of active surveillance of their cancer does not appear to increase levels of psychological stress any more than undergoing immediate treatment does, according to UK researchers.
Prostate cancer hard on wives as well
A diagnosis of prostate cancer may take as great a toll on wives' well-being as it does men's, new research suggests.
September 25, 2007
AstraZeneca drug extends prostate cancer survival
Patients with advanced prostate cancer given AstraZeneca's experimental pill ZD4054 live around seven months longer than those on placebo, according to results of a clinical trial presented on Tuesday.
1 in 12 Outpatient Visits Is for Prevention: Study
They include cholesterol checks, gynecologic care and cancer screening
September 24, 2007
More Prostate Cancers Might Be Prevented
New data should help reduce incidence of low-grade tumors, experts say.
September 21, 2007
Pain meds may worsen symptoms of enlarged prostate
Common painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxen may act as a double-edged sword when it comes to men's prostate function, according to a report in the Harvard Men's Health Watch.
September 19, 2007
U.S. cancer patients rally for drug access
Cancer patients and others rallied outside the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to call for the approval of an experimental prostate cancer therapy and wider access to unapproved drugs.
September 14, 2007
Tomato Diet Can't Guarantee Prostate Health: Study
Lycopene, other nutrients no shield against prostate cancer, researchers say.
September 13, 2007
'Lumpectomy' possible for some prostate tumors
Treating or removing just the part of the prostate that is cancerous may be an effective and less invasive approach for a considerable minority of men with early prostate cancer that is confined to the prostate, according to doctors in Durham, North Carolina.
September 12, 2007
Education Linked to Cancer Death Rates
Socioeconomic status and access to health care may explain the connection.
September 11, 2007
Low-fat, vegetarian diet may stall prostate cancer
Low-fat, plant-based diets may help prevent or slow the progression of prostate cancer, according to a new research review.
Red wine chemical guards mice from prostate tumors
Resveratrol, an antioxidant found in grapes and berries, can slow the growth of prostate tumors in mice, a new study shows.
September 6, 2007
Barbershop Talks Cut Black Men's Prostate Cancer Risk
Innovative program is making a difference for this high-risk group, founder says.
September 4, 2007
Asian men more likely to survive prostate cancer
In a study of prostate cancer patients living in California, most Asian men with the disease survived longer than their white counterparts. The exception was men from South Asia; their survival was worse than that of white men.
September 3, 2007
Marker of aggressive prostate cancer identified
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, have identified a protein "biomarker" of aggressive prostate cancer. The protein, known as B7-H3, plays a role in the functioning of the immune system.
August 31, 2007
Veggies may lower aggressive prostate cancer risk
Men may be able to halve their risk of aggressive prostate cancer by adding large amounts of broccoli and cauliflower to their menu. However, the overall risk of prostate cancer was not changed.
August 30, 2007
Study adds to debate over prostate cancer testing
More frequent screening for prostate cancer, as expected, found more tumors, but failed to cut the number of aggressive tumors detected in between scheduled screenings, European researchers said on Tuesday.
August 29, 2007
Study adds to debate over prostate cancer testing
More frequent screening for prostate cancer, as expected, found more tumors, but failed to cut the number of aggressive tumors detected in between scheduled screenings, European researchers said on Tuesday.
August 28, 2007
Frequent Prostate Screens Fail to Improve Aggressive Cancer Diagnoses
2- and 4-year PSA tests equally effective at detecting larger disease, study finds
August 27, 2007
Dual therapy can control high-risk prostate cancer
High rates of tumor control over the long term are possible with combination treatment using external beam radiation followed by brachytherapy in high-risk prostate cancer patients, according to researchers.
August 24, 2007
Antioxidant Supplements May Raise Women's Skin Cancer Risk
Mechanism isn't clear, and new findings don't apply to men.
August 23, 2007
Cholesterol drugs may not reduce prostate cancer
A class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, which include frequently prescribed drugs such as Lipitor and Zocor, do not lower levels of the sex hormone testosterone in men, and are therefore unlikely to affect the risk of prostate cancer, which is closely linked to this male hormone.
August 22, 2007
Prostate brachytherapy preserves erectile function
Among men with good sexual function before treatment with low-dose brachytherapy for prostate cancer, erectile function is likely to remain good over the long term, according to a report in the medical journal BJU International.
August 21, 2007
Acrylamide Won't Raise Breast Cancer Risk
Fried, baked food compound poses no threat, major study finds
August 20, 2007
Obesity predicts prostate cancer recurrence
Obese men have an increased risk of prostate cancer recurrence and death after they have completed radiation therapy, according to results of a study published in the medical journal BJU International.
August 16, 2007
Healthy Lifestyle Key To Cancer Prevention
Obesity, tobacco cause half of all cancers, presidential panel says.
August 15, 2007
Prostate cancer pamphlets may encourage screening
Providing easy-to-read educational handouts to men can encourage discussion about prostate cancer and increase screening for elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a standard test used to detect an increased risk of prostate cancer, new research suggests. But, the use of these educational materials does not make men more inclined to undergo rectal examination, which can also detect cancer.
Molecule May Predict Prostate Cancer's Return
Protein levels might help decide who needs surgery and who doesn't, experts say.
August 13, 2007
Most Asian Men Have Better Prostate Cancer Survival Rates
Finding could help to govern treatment approaches, study suggests.
August 8, 2007
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
Get frequent checks if you recognize these
August 1, 2007
Fused Genes Might Fuel Prostate Tumors
Specific genes might require specific treatments, researchers say
July 31, 2007
Exercises reduce urine leak after prostate surgery
Men with urinary incontinence after prostate surgery may benefit from exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, a group of muscles that surround the urethra and rectum, according to a report in BJU International.
July 24, 2007
Surgeon's Experience Key to Prostate Surgery Success
Cancer patients do better at high-volume institutions, study finds.
July 16, 2007
New test pinpoints deadliest prostate cancers
Scientists have found a new way to identify a particularly deadly form of prostate cancer in a breakthrough that could save tens of thousands of men from undergoing unnecessary surgery each year.
July 13, 2007
No Evidence Tomatoes, Lycopene Cut Cancer: FDA
The agency lays out details behind its decision to bar health claims.
July 9, 2007
Many Men Getting Unnecessary Prostate Cancer Blood Tests
Patients are often either too young or too old to benefit from PSA screening, study finds.
New Drug Fights Tough-to-Treat Prostate Cancer
Hormone-reducing abiraterone can shrink tumors, studies show
Prostate Cancer Gene Also Raises Colon Cancer Risk
It's the first example of DNA spurring more than one cancer type, scientists say.
June 29, 2007
Money issues strain marriage after prostate cancer
For men with prostate cancer, lost work income and increased health care costs can have a damaging effect on their marriage, Swedish researchers report.
June 26, 2007
Finasteride does not impair sexual function
When used to prevent prostate cancer, finasteride (Proscar, Fincar) has little effect on sexual function, according to results of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT), published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
June 21, 2007
Fish Oil Might Slow Prostate Cancer
Early study with mice suggests a potentially beneficial effect.
June 14, 2007
Black men underestimate prostate cancer risk
A substantial proportion of men about to undergo a biopsy for suspected prostate cancer believe it's "impossible" they actually have the disease, a new study shows.
June 13, 2007
BRCA2 mutation linked to aggressive prostate cancer
Previous reports have tied BRCA2 gene mutations to breast and ovarian cancer, as well as the development of prostate cancer. However it has been unclear if the mutations also influenced progression of prostate cancer.
June 8, 2007
Prostate Cancer Treatment Can Speed Heart Attacks
Hormome-suppressing therapy linked to cardiac risk in study.
June 7, 2007
Aftereffects of prostate cancer treatments vary
Men faced with deciding what prostate cancer treatment to opt for should weigh the fact that surgery, external beam radiation therapy, and radioactive seed implants (brachytherapy) have different effects on subsequent quality of life, according to a report in the medical journal Cancer.
June 5, 2007
High calcium levels may raise prostate cancer risk
The results of a study published in the International Journal of Cancer indicate there is an association between dietary calcium and the risk of prostate cancer.
June 4, 2007
Doctors biased in selecting prostate cancer therapy
The type of prostate cancer treatment a man gets has a lot to do with the kind of specialist he sees first, according to a study released on Monday that lends scientific evidence to something many men have likely guessed.
Flaxseed, ginseng show benefit in cancer treatment
Flaxseed slowed the growth of prostate tumors in men, while ginseng helped relieve the fatigue that cancer patients often feel, U.S. researchers reported on Saturday in two of the first scientifically rigorous looks at alternative medicine.
June 2, 2007
Ginseng, Flaxseed May Help Cancer Patients
But another study dampens enthusiasm for the use of shark cartilage against lung tumors.
June 1, 2007
Heart Disease Marker May Predict Prostate Cancer's Course
Patients with higher levels of C-reactive protein fared worse, study found.
May 29, 2007
Spike in PSA Blood Level Points to Prostate Cancer's Aggressiveness
Trends over time indicate need for stronger treatments, study shows.
May 25, 2007
New prostate surgery technique speeds recovery
Urinary incontinence is very common after surgery for prostate cancer, but a modification of the procedure can hasten the recovery of bladder control, a new study shows.
May 23, 2007
Botox Could Treat Enlarged Prostate
It relieves symptoms and shrinks oversized gland, study shows.
May 22, 2007
Waist size tied to urinary symptoms in older men
An expanding waistline in older men is associated with worsening lower urinary tract symptoms and poorer sexual function, according to research reported at the American Urological Association meeting in Anaheim.
May 21, 2007
Robotic Procedure Improves Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients
It leaves fewer stray cancer cells after prostate removal, study shows
PSA Test Still Important to Detect Prostate Cancer, Studies Find
Statins also may help reduce risk of getting the disease.
May 20, 2007
Agent Orange Raises Vietnam Vets' Risk of Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Odds for aggressive tumors highest among black veterans, study found.
May 18, 2007
Tomatoes fail as prostate cancer preventive
A new study suggests that eating lycopene-rich tomatoes offers no protection against prostate cancer, contrary to the findings of some past studies. In fact, the researchers found an association between beta carotene, an antioxidant related to lycopene, and an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
May 17, 2007
Tomatoes No Magic Bullet For Prostate Cancer
Lycopene and beta-carotene won't prevent the disease, study finds.
May 15, 2007
Too many vitamins linked with prostate cancer
Men who pop too many vitamins in the hope of improving their health may in fact be raising their risk of the deadliest form of prostate cancer, especially men with a family history of the disease, researchers reported on Tuesday.
Heavy Multivitamin Use May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
Odds rose 32% for men taking more than a pill a day, study found.
May 3, 2007
Diabetes drugs may lower risk of lung cancer
The use of diabetes drugs called thiazolidinediones, such as rosiglitazone (Avandia) and pioglitazone (Actos), may reduce the risk of lung cancer, according to a report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
April 27, 2007
Statins don't protect against cancer: study
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs help prevent heart attacks and may offer other health benefits, but contrary to what some people think they do not prevent cancer, a new study indicates.
Imaging Technique Could Help Fight Metastatic Cancers
Docs assessed treatment's success by watching water diffuse through tumors
April 26, 2007
Better Prostate Cancer Test May Be Near
Blood protein outperforms standard PSA in spotting aggressive tumors, study finds.
April 25, 2007
Response to prostate cancer treatment can be tracked
Based on experiments in mice, an MRI-based map showing the diffusion of water inside cells can be used to track treatment response in men with metastatic prostate cancer, investigators report in the current issue of Cancer Research.
April 18, 2007
Long-term aspirin use may cut cancer risk
Long-term daily use of adult-strength aspirin may modestly reduce the risk of certain cancers, including colorectal, prostate and breast cancer, new research suggests.
Low calcium predicts bone loss in prostate cancer
Men who are about to undergo hormone-suppressing therapy for prostate cancer may want to bump up their levels of calcium, a new study suggests.
April 17, 2007
Daily Aspirin May Reduce Cancer Risk
But the high dose needed brings its own dangers, experts warn.
April 16, 2007
PSA test poor predictor of prostate cancer outcome
The results of a recent study suggest that the initial prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and rate of change in PSA levels are poor predictors of aggressive prostate cancer among patients whose cancer has not spread and opt for a "watchful waiting" approach.
April 5, 2007
Metabolic syndrome tied to cancer in black men
Certain features of the metabolic syndrome are associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer in African-American men, according to a report in the journal Cancer.
April 4, 2007
PSA May Be Poor Predictor of Lethal Prostate Cancer
But a U.S. expert challenges new Swedish finding.
April 2, 2007
Researchers find genetic links to prostate cancer
Scientists have identified several genetic risk factors for prostate cancer, shedding new light on the cause of a leading worldwide cancer killer among men that hits U.S. blacks especially hard.
Hormone Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer Not for Everyone
Risks can outweigh benefits, so patient-doctor discussions are needed, new guidelines suggest.
March 30, 2007
Prostate cancer treatment side effects differ
For men with early prostate cancer, radioactive seed implantation and surgery to remove the prostate are two effective treatments, with roughly the same costs, but these treatments have different long-term side effects, French doctors report.
Drug stops bone loss from prostate cancer therapy
An annual dose of zoledronic acid (Zometa, Aclasta) appears to be sufficient to prevent the bone loss commonly seen with hormone treatment for prostate cancer, according to a report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Soy intake may stave off early prostate cancer
Consumption of the estrogen-like "isoflavone" substances found in soy may reduce the risk of developing early prostate cancer, but isoflavones appear to be associated with advanced disease if prostate cancer does occur, Japanese researchers report.
March 29, 2007
Obesity boosts prostate cancer mortality
Obese men diagnosed with prostate cancer are more than twice as likely to die of the disease than their leaner peers, a new study shows.
FDA Panel Backs Prostate Cancer Vaccine
Studies show it extends life of patients with metastatic disease by several months.
Periodic Health Checkups Boost Cancer Screening Rates
Regular visits tripled likelihood of colon or prostate tests, study finds
March 28, 2007
Heavy men fare poorly with prostate cancer
A high body mass index (BMI) does not increase the risk of developing prostate cancer, but once the disease occurs, a high BMI is associated with a greater risk of dying from the cancer, researchers report.
Urine test may improve prostate cancer screening
Testing for the prostate cancer gene 3 (PCA3) in urine may improve screening for prostate cancer, new research suggests.
March 27, 2007
Prostate biopsy may be misleading in obese men
In overweight or obese men, prostate biopsy may underestimate the aggressiveness of prostate cancer, research suggests.
Routine check-ups boost cancer screening rates
People who regularly go to their primary care doctor for routine check ups are more apt to undergo recommended colorectal, breast and prostate cancer screening tests, according to research released this week.
March 19, 2007
Aggressive prostate cancer "potentially curable"
A "watchful waiting" approach is often recommended for men with high-grade prostate cancer because it's difficult to treat successfully. Now, however, New York-based researchers report that decisive treatment can lead to a significant improvement in survival compared to the conservative approach.
Obese Men With Prostate Cancer Face Higher Death Risk
Study finds 2.6-fold increase in chance of dying compared to normal-weight men
March 12, 2007
Poorer Health Care Ups Black Men's Prostate Cancer Risk
Too often, black males lack insurance or ongoing relationship with doctor, study finds
March 2, 2007
Tea Antioxidant Plus Celebrex May Fight Prostate Cancer
Combo slows tumor growth, animal study shows
February 22, 2007
Tests May Spot Most Deadly Prostate Cancers
The screen could also spare many men unnecessary biopsies, researchers say
February 5, 2007
Radiation Seed Therapy Fights Prostate Cancer
Minimally invasive technique boosts survival, study finds
February 1, 2007
Cancer Deaths for Blacks Remain High
Despite overall decline since the 1990s, report says more focus, education is needed
January 19, 2007
Prostate Cancer Trial Halted Due to 3 Cases of Leukemia
Side effect of chemotherapy wasn't completely unexpected, one expert says.
January 17, 2007
Genetic 'Signature' Predicts Breast Cancer Recurrence
Technique also works for prostate, lung and brain cancer, study says.
January 16, 2007
Scientists Explore Virus-Prostate Cancer Link
If proven, research could lead to a vaccine, experts say.
Tomato-Broccoli Combo May Protect Against Prostate Cancer
Study with rats found the foods eaten together led to tumor reduction
January 12, 2007
Prostate Surgery Is Viable Option for Older Men
No need to withhold the choice for patients in their 70s, research suggests
January 11, 2007
Researchers Unlock Secrets of Anti-Cancer Gene
Discovery may hold key to cancer treatments, researchers say.
January 8, 2007
Excess Weight Boosts Risk of Death From Prostate Cancer
The heavier the man, the greater the threat, study finds.
December 26, 2006
Scientists ID Genes That Lose Expression in Solid Tumors
Discovery could form the basis for a new, early detection screen, study says
December 22, 2006
Weight Loss May Cut Prostate Cancer Risk
Obesity, on the other hand, boosts odds of more aggressive disease, study finds
December 21, 2006
Prostate Treatment Costs Substantial and Sustained
Study finds average 5-year tab for management is $42,570
December 12, 2006
Treatment Beats Watchful Waiting for Older Prostate Cancer Patients
Death rate was 31 percent lower in group that got surgery or radiation, study says
December 5, 2006
Hair-Loss Drug Skews Prostate Cancer Test
Propecia lowers PSA levels in the blood, study finds.
November 28, 2006
Octogenarians are Not Too Old for Cancer Surgery
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center reports that age is not an automatic barrier to surgery for men with prostate cancer
November 16, 2006
Low Cholesterol Lowers Risk for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
But men's overall risk for prostate tumors remains the same, study finds
November 14, 2006
Post-Surgery Radiation Boosts Prostate Cancer Results
And a second study suggests testosterone replacement may not harm prostate.
November 10, 2006
Firefighters at High Risk for Cancer
Airborne toxins raise their risk over time, study suggests.
November 8, 2006
'PSA Bounce' After Prostate Cancer Treatment Doesn't Affect Survival
But, rapidly rising PSA before treatment indicates cancer has likely spread, studies find.
New System Spots At-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients
Predicting tumor recurrence is key to deciding treatment, experts say
November 6, 2006
High-Dose Radiation Extends Prostate Cancer Survival
Long-term hormone therapy may also boost patient outcomes, researchers find.
Smoking Worsens Prostate Cancer Therapy Side Effects
Smoking patients had higher rates of gastrointestinal troubles, study found
Two Prostate Cancer Radiotherapies Go Head-to-Head
Study finds that a radiation treatment called IMRT has fewer side effects
August 29, 2006
New Early Dectection Method for Prosate Cancer Developed
A new blood test may prevent unecessary tests and treatments.
August 1, 2006
Balancing Fats may Benefit Prostate Cancer
June 16, 2006
Major League Baseball Raises Awareness of Prostate Cancer on Father's Day
On June 16, fans in baseball stadiums across the country will sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” this Sunday after the sixth inning, a symbolic gesture that refers to the fact that one in six American men will develop prostate cancer at some point in their life.
February 23, 2006
Pelvic Floor Exercises After Prostate Removal Reduces Incontinence
Study finds that men who are taught pelvic floor muscle control after prostate removal surgery have better bladder control.

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