Older men who experience severe sleep problems may be at greater risk of prostate cancer, according to a study presented at the Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in San Francisco. Since this was an observational study, the researchers did not explore whether treating sleep problems would help reduce the risk of prostate cancer. In this new study,… Continue Reading »
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Alpharadin Benefits in Hormone Resistant Prostate Cancer
A novel injectable drug called radium-223 chloride (Alpharadin) improved survival by 30% in men with hormone therapy resistant prostate cancer in a recent clinical trial. Alpharadin also significantly reduced the men’s risk of bone fracture and spinal cord compression, as well as the need for external beam radiation. These trial results were reported at a… Continue Reading »
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Study Questions Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer
A warning to men considering a pricey new treatment for prostate cancer called proton therapy: Research suggests it might have more side effects than traditional radiation does. A study of Medicare records found that men treated with proton beams later had one-third more bowel problems, such as bleeding and blockages, than similar men given conventional… Continue Reading »
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Vitamin D Linked to Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer
High levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream has been linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer. Among the findings in the new study was the observation that vitamin D levels interacted with specific areas of the vitamin D receptor gene, with increased vitamin D levels linked to even greater reductions in the risk… Continue Reading »
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Walnuts May Help Fight Prostate Cancer
It may be time to make walnuts a regular part of your diet if you want to help fight prostate cancer. A new study from researchers in California notes that feeding mice the equivalent of 3 ounces of walnuts per day resulted in a 50% reduction in the size of prostate cancer tumors and a… Continue Reading »
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Green Tea, Onions and Olive Leaf Help Fight Heart Disease
Green tea, onions, and olive leaf extract: no, it’s not a recipe but it is a list of natural substances that can help fight heart disease by assisting with weight loss and obesity. A researcher from the University of Southern Queensland reported that green tea and other foods fed to rats experienced a decline in… Continue Reading »
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Green Tea Helps Prevent Prostate Cancer in Men with High-Grade PIN
Men with high-grade PIN (prostate intraepithelial neoplasia) are at significant risk of developing prostate cancer within one year of undergoing a repeat prostate biopsy. It may be possible to safely and effectively reduce the risk of prostate cancer by taking green tea catechins, according to a study published in Cancer Research. Read more
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Association of Overactive Bladder and C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Results of a recent study show a consistent association of increasing C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and incontinence/overactive bladder (OAB) among both men and women. The results support the hypothesis for the role of inflammation in the development of OAB and a possible role for anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of incontinence. Read more
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Does Listening to Music Reduce Pain from Prostate Biopsy?
Next time you are scheduled for a prostate biopsy you may want to take some Mozart and noise cancelling headphones. A recent study has shown positive effects of listening to music during the biopsy procedure including reduced anxiety and pain perception. Read more See also Maury’s Story-Three Biopsies Later, How I Reduced My PSA Over… Continue Reading »
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High Levels of BPA Chemical Found in Canned Soup
A new study from Harvard researchers has found that a group of volunteers who consumed a serving of canned soup each day for five days had a more than 1,000% increase in urinary bisphenol A (BPA) concentrations compared with when the same individuals consumed fresh soup daily for five days. Read more
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