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(20-Nov-2009) Testicular cells could be preserved for later use, study suggests |
(19-Nov-2009) Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care |
(04-Nov-2009) Rising level in prostate cancer patients may call for more treatment, study finds |
(03-Nov-2009) Two studies dispel longstanding fears about possible connection |
(02-Nov-2009) But often not needed for early-stage patients, long-running study shows |
(21-Oct-2009) Group has no plans to rethink testing for breast, prostate tumors, contrary to published report |
(19-Oct-2009) Screen could boost accuracy but is still years away from approval, experts say |
(13-Oct-2009) Marketing is buoying use of the technique, researchers say, but surgeon's experience is key |
(28-Sep-2009) Pros, cons of cancer screen not understood, research shows |
(25-Sep-2009) Report adds to debate over the value of exercise as a protector for men |
(25-Sep-2009) Men need to know pros, cons to make informed choice about prostate cancer test, experts say |
(22-Sep-2009) Treatment methods should take into account side effects, researchers say |
(15-Sep-2009) Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies |
(15-Sep-2009) But experts stress the same does not hold true for patients under 60 |
(09-Sep-2009) Newly discovered stem cell, common STD could help spur tumors, studies find |
(08-Sep-2009) Testing for XMRV might help spot more aggressive disease, experts say |
(01-Sep-2009) The result is over-treatment for many men, researchers say |
(01-Sep-2009) White men risk more aggressive tumors if pounds mount up in 20s, 30s, study finds |
(25-Aug-2009) Study finds treatment raises death risk in those who also have heart disease |
(21-Aug-2009) Leads to poor prognosis in both blacks and whites after surgery, study finds |
(13-Aug-2009) Advances in treatment, prevention and detection behind progress, study finds |
(11-Aug-2009) But no reduced death risk in patients with localized disease, research shows |
(11-Aug-2009) Monoclonal antibody denosumab counters effects of hormone therapy, study finds |
(07-Aug-2009) Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers |
(27-Jul-2009) Little anxiety noted in survey of men who opt out of aggressive treatment |
(27-Jul-2009) But study didn't determine value of any treatment vs. watchful waiting |
(14-Jul-2009) Adding radiation and hormone treatment to brachytherapy improves survival, study shows |
(13-Jul-2009) Consumption also appears to undercut effect of cancer-prevention drug |
(08-Jul-2009) Finasteride does not cause more aggressive cancer, study contends |
(07-Jul-2009) Disparity remains when treatment, socioeconomic factors are the same, study finds |
(24-Jun-2009) Olaparib prevents malignant cells from repairing themselves, researchers say |
(22-Jun-2009) Experimental drug beat back inoperable cancer in two patients, study claims |
(21-Jun-2009) Yet medical experts stress that men shouldn't take them with just this in mind |
(19-Jun-2009) Men in small study took capsules equivalent to brewed beverage |
(18-Jun-2009) Finding also might apply in other types of cancer, researcher says |
(10-Jun-2009) European and U.S. studies find similar results |
(09-Jun-2009) Treatment, too, affects quality of life, studies show |
(01-Jun-2009) New screen boosts accuracy of standard PSA test, study shows |
(27-May-2009) Report finds 19.2% drop among men, 11.4% among women in past 15 years |
(22-May-2009) Patients under 44 were three times more likely to die, study finds |
(15-May-2009) Study identifies factors to help decide how aggressive therapy should be |
(12-May-2009) Diet, exercise may improve endurance in older, overweight cancer survivors, study shows |
(11-May-2009) Risk of late-stage cancer greater in city dwellers than in rural residents, study shows |
(11-May-2009) Risk for incorrect but worrying findings rises 50 percent by the 14th test, study finds |
(05-May-2009) Cancer expert is wary of finding, however |
(01-May-2009) Study found no effect among men with precancerous lesions |
(29-Apr-2009) Other research finds that pomegranate juice could slow prostate cancer |
(29-Apr-2009) Rate among Hispanics, blacks will double over next 20 years, report warns |
(27-Apr-2009) Men on hormone-lowering therapy may require close monitoring, researchers say |
(27-Apr-2009) Other studies found they also reduced chances of erectile dysfunction |
(27-Apr-2009) Men should have a 'baseline' prostate cancer screen at 40, but yearly PSA may not be necessary, guidelines say |
(23-Apr-2009) Study finds vets at higher risk of aggressive recurrence only 8 months after surgery |
(22-Apr-2009) Key alterations hold clues to blood, bladder and ovarian malignancies, researchers say |
(21-Apr-2009) Tested in mice, new chemo delivery system may increase accuracy, researchers say |
(20-Apr-2009) In studies, an immune boost fights prostate tumors, and better drugs outwit brain, pancreatic malignancies |
(08-Apr-2009) Brief counseling before, after surgery eases concern over side effects, study finds |
(08-Apr-2009) Use of PFOA, PFOS as additives is already being phased out, experts note |
(07-Apr-2009) Researchers apply for large-scale testing after 'very promising' early results |
(25-Mar-2009) Study finds cleaved galectin-3 may serve as treatment target against disease progression |
(24-Mar-2009) Even men genetically predisposed to disease benefit from eating fish, study finds |
(19-Mar-2009) Fallout from 2 studies, pro and con, has experts in a quandry |
(18-Mar-2009) Doctors acknowledge that the PSA test is a far from perfect tool |
(16-Mar-2009) Study suggests close monitoring offers some men better quality of life |
(10-Mar-2009) Procedure involves freezing tumor rather than removing entire gland |
(10-Mar-2009) But 10-year study also showed having enough folate in diet might offer protection |
(25-Feb-2009) One measures genes in urine, another combines PSA and other risk factors |
(24-Feb-2009) Contrary to common belief, same threshold works well for black and white men, researchers say |
(24-Feb-2009) New guidelines suggest that men discuss use of medicines such as Propecia with their doctor |
(23-Feb-2009) Effect is strongest for women, study finds, doesn't extend to other malignancies |
(20-Feb-2009) Screening may prove an unnecessary expense in men 75 or older, researchers say |
(18-Feb-2009) Diagnosis still comes later than for whites and survival is poorer, new report finds |
(17-Feb-2009) Lingering physical effects of cancer a likely cause, finds study |
(13-Feb-2009) Men with highest ionized serum calcium 3 times more likely to die, study finds |
(11-Feb-2009) New method of tracking changes proves better predictor than PSA, study says |
(11-Feb-2009) Lab results identify component linked to aggressiveness of disease |
(04-Feb-2009) But don't turn off electricity, researchers say, just take this into account in energy policies |
(15-Jan-2009) Rates hover around 50 percent, despite proven benefits, report says |
(12-Jan-2009) Prostate cell findings could reveal targets for future treatments |
(09-Jan-2009) Evidence that strong-smelling herb prevents cancer is said to be weak |
(07-Jan-2009) Digoxin, used to treat heart failure, slowed cell growth, study says |
(29-Dec-2008) Suppresses testosterone production |
(16-Dec-2008) Study confirms effectiveness of widely used approach, experts say |
(09-Dec-2008) Biggest rise in cases and deaths coming in developing nations, report says |
(09-Dec-2008) Large trials fail to confirm suspected benefit |
(08-Dec-2008) This held true even for men with a family history of the disease, researchers say |
(05-Dec-2008) Some doctors say many tumors can be left untreated, depending on man's age |
(03-Dec-2008) And this phenomenon is tied to more aggressive disease, researchers say |
(25-Nov-2008) But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds |
(18-Nov-2008) Findings follow similar results for the prevention of heart disease |
(18-Nov-2008) Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation |
(17-Nov-2008) Such a test would be especially useful for blacks, other high-risk groups |
(30-Oct-2008) But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease |
(27-Oct-2008) Study found those who took them were less likely to get venous thromboembolism |
(22-Oct-2008) Researchers think feat could shed light on how cancer develops |
(17-Oct-2008) Research suggests aggressive treatment is viable, even for patients in their late 70s |
(07-Oct-2008) But long-term effects of hormone-blocking drugs still need review, study finds |
(06-Oct-2008) Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found |
(23-Sep-2008) Study found giving it before radiation raised death risk 20% in this group |
(19-Sep-2008) Hormone-deprivation Rx erodes bone, but meds like Fosamax can help, study shows |
(18-Sep-2008) Researchers say trabectedin showed promise in Phase III trial, hope for FDA approval |
(16-Sep-2008) Adjustments to diet, exercise increased telomerase levels 29%, cut 'bad' cholesterol |
(15-Sep-2008) Method could prove effective in identifying other common types of disease, study says |
(08-Sep-2008) Could complicate prostate cancer screening process, researchers say |
(03-Sep-2008) But the findings could be pure chance, one expert says |
(03-Sep-2008) High, but still normal, levels triple risk of aggressive disease |
(19-Aug-2008) Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells |
(18-Aug-2008) Lasers heat nanotubes, then docs listen for ultrasound waves released showing tumors |
(12-Aug-2008) New study fails to settle question about best treatment for the disease |
(08-Aug-2008) Delayed diagnosis, less successful surgery, pair of studies finds |
(06-Aug-2008) But some researchers say the finding fails to establish cause-and-effect |
(04-Aug-2008) The hazards outweigh benefits, government task force reports |
(29-Jul-2008) Hormone deprivation approach seems to affect memory, concentration, study finds |
(17-Jul-2008) U.S. does better than Europe, although American whites do better than blacks, study finds |
(15-Jul-2008) Engineered 'payload' based on common cold virus could aid doctors in treatment decisions |
(08-Jul-2008) Survival rates no different than 'watchful waiting,' study shows |
(23-Jun-2008) Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment |
(17-Jun-2008) Healthy diet, exercise and stress-reduction spur healthy alterations in DNA, study finds |
(17-Jun-2008) It halved the death rate and might need to be used more often, researchers say |
(15-Jun-2008) Be aware of your prostate cancer risk, experts advise |
(13-Jun-2008) Findings could lead to diagnostic urine test for 10% of men with the disease |
(10-Jun-2008) Increased expenses for chemotherapy may affect treatment decisions, expert says |
(10-Jun-2008) Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts |
(03-Jun-2008) Growths are able to maintain significant testosterone levels despite therapy, study finds |
(29-May-2008) Compound produced during drying works with lycopene to protect against malignancies, study suggests |
(29-May-2008) Major League Baseball donates $10 million to novel effort |
(22-May-2008) Statins, which lower cholesterol, also lower PSA levels, a warning sign of disease |
(20-May-2008) But, it may not be for every patient, one expert says |
(19-May-2008) Study finds slightly elevated chance of bladder, colorectal and lung malignancies |
(18-May-2008) Could help men with metastatic, recurring disease, researchers say |
(15-May-2008) Findings in mouse model hint of new treatment strategies for the disease |
(15-May-2008) Whites at higher risk than Hispanics, but genetics determines who gets it |
(10-May-2008) But researchers found patients wanted minimally invasive procedure more often, despite drawbacks |
(02-May-2008) Finding could help men with precancerous lesions avoid unnecessary needle biopsies |
(01-May-2008) Efforts to hinder a protein called IGF-1 not entirely successful, studies find |
(29-Apr-2008) Expenditures will continue to rise as the population ages, experts say |
(14-Apr-2008) Combining painkiller with statin slows tumor progression, mouse study suggests |
(08-Apr-2008) Fighting inflammation could reduce metastasis, mouse study suggests |
(07-Apr-2008) Study suggests a link between less drug therapy and more surgical castration |
(25-Mar-2008) Here are tests you should have |
(25-Mar-2008) Those having radiation therapy may want to request more aggressive therapy, study finds |
(20-Mar-2008) They take their cues from wives' emotional well-being, study suggests |
(19-Mar-2008) Each therapy has an impact on overall day-to-day living, experts say |
(18-Mar-2008) But more study may still be needed to bring therapy into the mainstream, experts say |
(10-Mar-2008) Advances in biopsy techniques rendering prostate cancer screen less useful, but some experts disagree |
(29-Feb-2008) Findings suggest treatment 'holidays' improve quality of life for patients |
(26-Feb-2008) They had more data but were less likely to get screened than those who used official sites |
(20-Feb-2008) But report notes rate of decrease slowed from 2004 to 2005, with 5,424 more deaths |
(18-Feb-2008) Uninsured, those on Medicaid more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancers, American Cancer Society reports |
(15-Feb-2008) British study details differences between genders, ethnic groups |
(13-Feb-2008) Major study finds most older men will die of other causes |
(11-Feb-2008) Some variants increase chances of disease up to 60%, researcher says |
(01-Feb-2008) Human trials may start in two years, California researcher says |
(29-Jan-2008) Finding could spur research into other causes of the disease |
(22-Jan-2008) Overall health profile, especially cardiovascular history, is determining factor, study finds |
(18-Jan-2008) Ingredients might have led to aggressive disease in 2 men taking the product |
(16-Jan-2008) These variants plus a family history can increase risk up to tenfold, study suggests |
(07-Jan-2008) Findings from large study show a trend, but reasons aren't clear |
(03-Jan-2008) Study supports hormone therapy with radiation, finding no raised risk to heart |
(02-Jan-2008) Links between male hormone and a protein could spur tumor's return |
(26-Dec-2007) First, prescribed to protect the heart, can lead to halting of cancer therapy, report says |
(20-Dec-2007) Report finds they're less likely to get screening tests, so have advanced disease |
(17-Dec-2007) 12 million new cases -- many preventable -- were diagnosed this year, American Cancer Society reports |
(14-Dec-2007) Few men understand the danger from BRCA1/2, researchers say |
(11-Dec-2007) U.S. study finds the more red meat and processed meat you eat, the higher the risk |
(11-Dec-2007) Men with differing version of tumor suppressor appear at increased risk, researchers say |
(07-Dec-2007) Studies find effects on breast, prostate and colorectal tumors |
(07-Dec-2007) Preliminary research shows promise against colorectal, prostate and oral tumors |
(07-Nov-2007) In mice, it attacked disease on multiple fronts, researchers say |
(02-Nov-2007) Technique just as effective in patients under 60, study finds |
(02-Nov-2007) It may also affect other populations, researcher says |
(31-Oct-2007) Study finds 10% improvement with cholesterol drugs |
(30-Oct-2007) Technology ups treatment effectiveness without boosting this side effect, study finds |
(29-Oct-2007) New high-dose technology targets tumor tissue, experts say |
(09-Oct-2007) But researchers say more study is needed, and the therapy is valuable |
(08-Oct-2007) Study finds it outperforming other forms of treatment |
(07-Oct-2007) What's key is whether the level of prostate-specific antigen is rising rapidly |
(07-Oct-2007) Prognosis improves in summer, fall, study finds |
(02-Oct-2007) An added measure could boost test's ability to guide treatment |
(25-Sep-2007) They include cholesterol checks, gynecologic care and cancer screening |
(24-Sep-2007) New data should help reduce incidence of low-grade tumors, experts say |
(14-Sep-2007) Lycopene, other nutrients no shield against prostate cancer, researchers say |
(12-Sep-2007) Socioeconomic status and access to health care may explain the connection |
(06-Sep-2007) Innovative program is making a difference for this high-risk group, founder says |
(28-Aug-2007) 2- and 4-year PSA tests equally effective at detecting larger disease, study finds |
(24-Aug-2007) Mechanism isn't clear, and new findings don't apply to men |
(21-Aug-2007) Fried, baked food compound poses no threat, major study finds |
(16-Aug-2007) Obesity, tobacco cause half of all cancers, presidential panel says |
(15-Aug-2007) Protein levels might help decide who needs surgery and who doesn't, experts say |
(13-Aug-2007) Finding could help to govern treatment approaches, study suggests |
(01-Aug-2007) Specific genes might require specific treatments, researchers say |
(13-Jul-2007) The agency lays out details behind its decision to bar health claims |
(09-Jul-2007) Hormone-reducing abiraterone can shrink tumors, studies show |
(09-Jul-2007) It's the first example of DNA spurring more than one cancer type, scientists say |
(09-Jul-2007) Patients are often either too young or too old to benefit from PSA screening, study finds |
(21-Jun-2007) Early study with mice suggests a potentially beneficial effect |
(08-Jun-2007) Hormome-suppressing therapy linked to cardiac risk in study |
(02-Jun-2007) But another study dampens enthusiasm for the use of shark cartilage against lung tumors |
(01-Jun-2007) Patients with higher levels of C-reactive protein fared worse, study found |
(29-May-2007) Trends over time indicate need for stronger treatments, study shows |
(23-May-2007) It relieves symptoms and shrinks oversized gland, study shows |
(21-May-2007) It leaves fewer stray cancer cells after prostate removal, study shows |
(21-May-2007) Statins also may help reduce risk of getting the disease |
(20-May-2007) Odds for aggressive tumors highest among black veterans, study found |
(17-May-2007) Lycopene and beta-carotene won't prevent the disease, study finds |
(15-May-2007) Odds rose 32% for men taking more than a pill a day, study found |
(27-Apr-2007) Docs assessed treatment's success by watching water diffuse through tumors |
(26-Apr-2007) Blood protein outperforms standard PSA in spotting aggressive tumors, study finds |
(17-Apr-2007) But the high dose needed brings its own dangers, experts warn |
(04-Apr-2007) But a U.S. expert challenges new Swedish finding |
(02-Apr-2007) Risks can outweigh benefits, so patient-doctor discussions are needed, new guidelines suggest. |
(29-Mar-2007) Regular visits tripled likelihood of colon or prostate tests, study finds |
(29-Mar-2007) Studies show it extends life of patients with metastatic disease by several months |
(19-Mar-2007) Study finds 2.6-fold increase in chance of dying compared to normal-weight men |
(12-Mar-2007) Too often, black males lack insurance or ongoing relationship with doctor, study finds |
(02-Mar-2007) Combo slows tumor growth, animal study shows |
(22-Feb-2007) The screen could also spare many men unnecessary biopsies, researchers say |
(05-Feb-2007) Minimally invasive technique boosts survival, study finds |
(01-Feb-2007) Despite overall decline since the 1990s, report says more focus, education is needed |
(19-Jan-2007) Side effect of chemotherapy wasn't completely unexpected, one expert says |
(17-Jan-2007) Technique also works for prostate, lung and brain cancer, study says |
(16-Jan-2007) Study with rats found the foods eaten together led to tumor reduction |
(16-Jan-2007) If proven, research could lead to a vaccine, experts say |
(12-Jan-2007) No need to withhold the choice for patients in their 70s, research suggests |
(11-Jan-2007) Discovery may hold key to future treatments, researchers say |
(08-Jan-2007) The heavier the man, the greater the threat, study finds |
(26-Dec-2006) Discovery could form the basis for a new, early detection screen, study says |
(22-Dec-2006) Obesity, on the other hand, boosts odds of more aggressive disease, study finds |
(19-Dec-2006) Treats enlarged prostate |
(12-Dec-2006) Death rate was 31 percent lower in group that got surgery or radiation, study says |
(05-Dec-2006) Propecia lowers PSA levels in the blood, study finds |
(16-Nov-2006) But men's overall risk for prostate tumors remains the same, study finds |
(14-Nov-2006) And a second study suggests testosterone replacement may not harm prostate |
(10-Nov-2006) Airborne toxins raise their risk over time, study suggests |
(09-Nov-2006) Warning signs that you should see a doctor |
(08-Nov-2006) Predicting tumor recurrence is key to deciding treatment, experts say |
(08-Nov-2006) But, rapidly rising PSA before treatment indicates cancer has likely spread, studies find |
(06-Nov-2006) Study finds that a radiation treatment called IMRT has fewer side effects |
(06-Nov-2006) Smoking patients had higher rates of gastrointestinal troubles, study found |
(06-Nov-2006) Long-term hormone therapy may also boost patient outcomes, researchers find |
(31-Oct-2006) Findings argue for earlier testing to establish baseline for changes over time |
(19-Oct-2006) Making informed decisions on care focus of treatment report |
(09-Oct-2006) Higher BMI suggests fat decreases amount of circulating PSA, study finds |
(06-Oct-2006) While research is preliminary, the findings are encouraging, doctors say |
(06-Oct-2006) The technique delivers focused, high-powered beams to the tumor site |
(03-Oct-2006) Low levels of AZGP1 point to heightened risk, research shows |
(18-Sep-2006) Heart disease and diabetes seem to be side effects of treatment, study finds |
(14-Sep-2006) Targeted anesthesia can minimize discomfort, research shows |
(30-Aug-2006) Other NSAID painkillers did the same, study found |
(25-Aug-2006) Scientists spot mechanism allowing bisphenol-A to concentrate in tumor cells |
(24-Aug-2006) Findings could lead to new screening for preterm birth, prostate cancer, studies say |
(23-Aug-2006) L.A.-based study currently seeking patients and their partners |
(15-Aug-2006) Doctors look for indicators that 'watchful waiting' is better |
(09-Aug-2006) The gene-based therapy hits only malignant cells, researchers say |
(31-Jul-2006) By inactivating a protein, the disease resists hormone treatment, study finds |
(26-Jun-2006) Finding may help doctors identify those in need of more aggressive therapy, study says |
(21-Jun-2006) Study found doctor's preference, not disease stage, often dictated this decision |
(07-Jun-2006) Mouse study showed it cut off tumors' blood supply |
(05-Jun-2006) Drugs plus radionuclide therapy may even cause disease to regress, researchers say |
(22-May-2006) Many not doing even the simplest things to encourage men to get tested, coalition says |
(08-May-2006) It benefits them just as much as older men, early study shows |
(03-May-2006) They will often die of some other cause, study suggests |
(19-Apr-2006) Researchers say a multi-factor 'calculator' works better than PSA test |
(11-Apr-2006) Italian researchers find a direct connection, but U.S. experts call for more study |
(04-Apr-2006) In mouse study, doxazosin helped induce heart failure |
(27-Mar-2006) Biased, inconsistent information does men a disservice, researchers say |
(23-Mar-2006) Age and family history are key |
(16-Mar-2006) Someday, capsaicin in peppers might help prevent tumor recurrence, researchers say |
(27-Feb-2006) Study argues against the practice of 'watchful waiting' |
(27-Feb-2006) The pathogen has never been spotted in humans before, researchers say |
(24-Feb-2006) Men under 70 may need different criterion for spotting prostate cancer, study suggests |
(14-Feb-2006) But vitamin E may be of some help to smokers, study finds |
(13-Feb-2006) Just 25% of U.S. blacks in their 60s undergo PSA blood tests, study finds |
(13-Feb-2006) Study suggests low income and lack of education, not race, shortens survival |
(02-Feb-2006) Balancing omega-6 fatty acids with omega-3s is the prudent course, study suggests |
(30-Jan-2006) FDA says there's no proof |
(20-Jan-2006) Mouse study of prostate tumors suggests real promise from the treatment |
(11-Jan-2006) Finding highlights need for rigorous screening in heavier patients |
(09-Jan-2006) Study found screening for prostate cancer made no difference in survival rates |
(22-Dec-2005) Men treated with hormonal therapy may need bone-boosting meds, too |
(12-Dec-2005) They include age, race, dietary and smoking habits, researchers say |
(03-Nov-2005) Helps tumor cells move around body; finding could lead to therapies, experts say |
(01-Nov-2005) TAP might also serve as early marker for prostate tumors |
(28-Oct-2005) Mutation raises odds in women with strong family history, study finds |
(27-Oct-2005) Rearranged genes may help trigger many malignancies, experts say |
(19-Oct-2005) Study found those patients who had taken PSA test annually had higher survival rates |
(18-Oct-2005) It reduces the chance of tumor recurrence, new study finds |
(18-Oct-2005) Rates of death, complications are low if patient is in good health, study finds |
(18-Oct-2005) Study found men with spouses more likely to seek radiation for advanced disease |
(17-Oct-2005) However, diabetic patients do have poorer survival rates, study finds |
(17-Oct-2005) A reliable screen would help doctors match treatments to individual patients |
(06-Oct-2005) But experts question whether the study's findings remain relevant |
(01-Oct-2005) Obese men progressed faster to disease recurrence, study found |
(29-Sep-2005) Wife of Yankees manager Joe Torre spearheads new educational campaign |
(26-Sep-2005) It stopped malignancy in cell cultures and mice, but experts remain cautious |
(23-Sep-2005) Study counters recent claims that test might not be effective |
(21-Sep-2005) It appears to surpass PSA exam, study finds |
(13-Sep-2005) But it doesn't influence survival rates, a new study finds |
(07-Sep-2005) Tougher 'survivability' rates may skew real mortality figures, study suggests |
(01-Sep-2005) Lab tests show combination stopped malignant cells in their tracks |
(01-Sep-2005) BRCA2 mutations up risks for other malignancies, study finds |
(23-Aug-2005) Research with mice offers hope for ovarian, breast and prostate tumors |
(19-Aug-2005) Identifying Stat5 may help doctors better target treatment, study says |
(12-Aug-2005) Survival rates were higher for men who got both therapies, study finds |
(12-Aug-2005) Study is first to show lifestyle changes battle malignancy |
(08-Aug-2005) Vaccine, hormone treatment seems to delay recurrence, study finds |
(04-Aug-2005) 'Cellular senescence' might be used to put tumors to sleep, research suggests |
(26-Jul-2005) Doctors may need to stop focusing on single test results, studies suggest |
(08-Jul-2005) PSA blood test cuts risk of aggressive cancer by 35 percent, study found |
(05-JUL-2005) Study finds no clear-cut reading determines presence of disease |
(15-JUN-2005) But it raises skin cancer odds, so experts don't advise sunbathing |
(13-JUN-2005) Treatment delays are quite common, new study notes |
(07-JUN-2005) A blood test could help doctors decide for or against surgery |
(03-JUN-2005) It could help doctors design patient-tailored treaments |
(01-JUN-2005) Begin by improving your diet |
(23-MAY-2005) Relationships enhance patient's quality of life, study finds |
(19-MAY-2005) It may spare men repeat procedures, researchers say |
(15-MAY-2005) Five-year study shows wide range when it comes to following treatment guidelines |
(14-MAY-2005) Some show promise in preventing prostate, endometrial and breast cancers |
(11-MAY-2005) Active men cut risk for advanced cancer by 70 percent, study finds |
(11-MAY-2005) But experts say this decision is best made by patient and his doctor |
(06-MAY-2005) Cancer Society's 'Great American Health Check' launched this week |
(04-MAY-2005) Celebrity-driven campaigns spurring rise in colon, breast, prostate exams |
(03-MAY-2005) Study finds stable mortality rates 15 years after diagnosis |
(02-MAY-2005) Mouse study implicates bisphenol A, found in food-storage containers |
(20-APR-2005) Researchers believe beverage's catechins have powerful antioxidant properties |
(18-APR-2005) Study hints at potential promise of cholesterol-busting drugs |
(15-APR-2005) It beat standard lab biopsy in helping doctors predict course of disease |
(14-APR-2005) Adding the drug cut down on breast enlargement and breast pain |
(01-APR-2005) Overall risk for rectal tumors remains low, however |
(01-APR-2005) But others worry the technique will miss some malignant tissue |
(31-MAR-2005) Cancer Society report finds some successes, many challenges |
(28-MAR-2005) Both help men decide whether to opt for surgery or radiation, study suggests |
(24-MAR-2005) Antioxidants from food especially helpful in 25% of men, study suggests |
(24-MAR-2005) One screen detects what the other may miss, study suggests |
(24-MAR-2005) But reliable screening procedures remain elusive, panel of experts says |
(10-MAR-2005) Study finds it equals or excels traditional surgery in curing disease |
(04-MAR-2005) Method of attack could be used against other tumors, researchers say |
(01-MAR-2005) Despite cardiovascular risks, painkiller appears to block key protein for cancer cell replication |
(28-FEB-2005) And a second study suggests a tumor-preventing drug saves men's lives |
(17-FEB-2005) Over 1.7 million Europeans died from cancer in 2004, report finds |
(17-FEB-2005) Trial shows immune therapy offers hope to men whose disease has spread |
(24-JAN-2005) High BMI means prostate cancer screen can miss early stages of disease, study says |
(12-JAN-2005) Prostate cancer patients on androgen-deprivation therapy had increased risk of bone breaks |
(11-JAN-2005) More thorough imaging reduces erectile dysfunction in patients |
(13-DEC-2004) Often overlooked in men receiving hormone therapy |
(01-DEC-2004) Polyphenols control proliferation of malignant cells |
(23-NOV-2004) A complex picture of three key genes emerges from a mouse study |
(16-NOV-2004) Better targeting of hormone receptor could stop spread of disease |
(15-NOV-2004) But risk of pancreatic, prostate, stomach cancer still low, study finds |
(13-NOV-2004) Research under way to enhance the exam's usefulness |
(09-NOV-2004) Early study finds DHEA spurs weight loss, improves insulin activity |
(04-NOV-2004) Study will examine treatment satisfaction among patients and their spouses |
(28-OCT-2004) Prostate cancer patients who were deprived of it forgot things faster than healthy men |
(19-OCT-2004) Toremifene shows promise against prostate cancer, researchers report |
(06-OCT-2004) Modest survival benefit in men whose disease has spread |
(05-OCT-2004) Those who had to wait up to three months for radiation no worse off, study finds |
(28-SEP-2004) Daily glass cuts risk in half, study finds |
(27-SEP-2004) Only 50 percent as likely to be tested as white counterparts, study finds |
(24-SEP-2004) Study will test Zyflamend to see if it stops disease development |
(22-SEP-2004) Seeks better treatment, coordination among specialists |
(21-SEP-2004) Early detection is key to combating the disease |
(14-SEP-2004) Major side effects of either procedure linger after 5 years |
(13-SEP-2004) Early detection is key to battling prostate cancer |
(13-SEP-2004) High PSA readings may not indicate a tumor, study says |
(05-SEP-2004) New treatments lift rates for all patients to nearly 97 percent, experts say |
(03-SEP-2004) Mice without tumor suppressor gene develop condition similar to early stage disease |
(24-AUG-2004) Agents that mimic Chinese herbal remedy kill parasites, cancer cells |
(23-AUG-2004) Treatments that block hepsin might slow cancer |
(17-AUG-2004) Six months was enough to improve survival rates while reducing side effects |
(16-JUL-2004) Stat5 a new target in more aggressive tumors |
(07-JUL-2004) Increases of more than two points in year before diagnosis spelled trouble |
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