To treat or not to treat prostate cancer? That is frequently the question when it comes to older men and treatment for prostate cancer. Is it feasible to subject men who are, say, 75 years and older to prostate cancer treatments that may cause them significant side effects given they may not live much longer?… Continue Reading »
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Are Older Men Undertreated for Prostate Cancer?
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New Prostate Cancer Drug Alpharadin Improves Survival
It’s not often that the monitoring committee during a Phase III trial ends the study early because the drug has performed so well, but that’s what happened with the new prostate cancer drug, Alpharadin. The investigators report that men with metastatic, hormone-resistant prostate cancer lived a median of three months longer when taking Alpharadin.
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Study says BPH Not a Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer
The results of a new study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, are said to provide “the strongest evidence to date” that benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) does not increase a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer. This finding is the latest to address the question of whether men who have BPH… Continue Reading »
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Hormone Therapy and Celecoxib in Prostate Cancer
The addition of the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib (Celebrex) to hormone therapy may cause regression of tumor growth in advanced prostate cancer. Scientists at the Vaccine Research Institute of San Diego used a mouse model of prostate cancer to evaluate the efficacy of this combination approach. Hormone therapy (also known as androgen ablation therapy) in prostate… Continue Reading »
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Scientists Cure Mice Of Prostate Cancer Using Human Vaccine
According to a study published this week in the journal Nature Medicine, a cure for cancer could be on the horizon. Researchers at the Mayo clinic were able to cure mice of prostate cancer using a human vaccine that also did not produce any side effects common to other treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.
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Surviving Prostate Cancer: Charlie Rice’s Story
Charlie Rice, a Vietnam veteran, fought for his country and as a firefighter for many years he served his community. His next battle was prostate cancer. He felt mostly rejected by the traditional medical establishment and looked far and wide for alternative and complementary measures to fight his cancer. He changed his lifestyle and his… Continue Reading »
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VED Therapy for ED
Among the wide range of treatments for ED (e.g. Pills, Injections and Penile Implants), Vacuum Erection Device (VED) Therapy is one of the safest, most effective and non-invasive treatments available to consider as an option. VED therapy is the only natural, drug free treatment for erectile dysfunction proven over 90% effective. VED therapy also works… Continue Reading »
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Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Increased Risk for Prostate Cancer
Scientists have been looking at the increased cancer risk in Parkinson’s disease patients for years, particularly skin cancers and melanoma. Now, University of Utah School of Medicine researchers have found evidence to suggest that the neurological condition is also associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer and that the risk extends to both close… Continue Reading »
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Rising PSA Levels Can Lead to Unnecessary Prostate Biopsy
A rapidly rising PSA (prostate specific antigen) level does not automatically mean men need to undergo a prostate biopsy, nor is it a good predictor of prostate cancer. These are the findings of a new study conducted by investigators from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Read more about PSA levels and unnecessary prostate biopsies
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Can Doctors “Prevent” Disease?
There’s no question Americans need to stop smoking, eat less junk food and get more exercise. But can physicians — many of whom have little training in nutrition or exercise coaching — succeed in changing patient behaviors? And on top of that, can the current “business of medicine” support the additional time and attention needed… Continue Reading »
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