Prostate MRI Reveals More Treatable Cancers and Reduces Overdiagnosis
PRECISION trial reveals using MRI to target prostate biopsies leads to more of the harmful prostate cancers, and fewer harmless cancers being diagnosed.
Author: European Association of Urology
Publish Date: 2018-03-19 - Updated: 2018-05-02
A More Complete Mediterranean Diet May Protect Against Aggressive Prostate Cancer
New study finds that a high intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains might not be enough.
Author: Elsevier
Publish Date: 2018-01-21
Digital Rectal Exam Vs. PSA Test For Prostate Cancer
Is the digital rectal exam (DRE) as a screening tool for prostate cancer as good as the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test.
Author: Dr. David Samadi Prostate Cancer Center
Publish Date: 2016-09-27 - Updated: 2020-04-30
First Prostate Cancer Patients Treated with HIFU Technology
Cordell Nwokeji, MD and Don Berardinucci, MD perform first Sonablate HIFU treatments in Houston, Texas at Houston Metro Urology in partnership with HIFU Prostate Services.
Author: HIFU Prostate Services, LLC
Publish Date: 2016-05-25
Male Prostate Exam: PSA, DRE and PVR Tests
Prostate-related diseases such as prostatitis, BPH or elevated PSA can occur for a number of reasons, this article looks at the types of prostate examination including PSA, DRE and PVR tests.
Author: Dr. David Samadi
Publish Date: 2015-10-30 - Updated: 2020-04-30
Male Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Levels and Chart
Information regarding the male PSA test performed for checking for prostate gland enlargement and/or cancer.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2015-02-14 - Updated: 2020-12-02
Genetic Testing Identifies Males at Risk of Prostate Cancer
Major international study identifies 23 new genetic variants associated with increased risk of prostate cancer.
Author: Institute of Cancer Research
Publish Date: 2014-09-15 - Updated: 2020-04-30
Prostate Cancer Tissue Shows Change With Low Fat Fish Oil Diet
Study shows males with prostate cancer who ate a low-fat fish oil diet showed changes in their cancer tissue.
Author: University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences
Publish Date: 2013-11-20 - Updated: 2021-10-03
Resveratrol Reduces Prostate Cancer Metastasis and Growth
Resveratrol can make prostate tumor cells more susceptible to radiation treatment increasing chance of full recovery from all types of prostate cancer including aggressive tumors.
Author: University of Missouri-Columbia
Publish Date: 2012-11-12 - Updated: 2022-03-17
Reducing Deaths from Prostate Cancer
Dr. David Samadi a top robotic prostatectomy surgeon redirects prostate cancer emphasis to treatment decisions following diagnosis.
Author: RoboticOncology.com
Publish Date: 2012-01-23
Soy Products May Help When Conventional Prostate Cancer Treatment Fails
New research points to soy as potential solution for men with prostate cancer unresponsive to conventional treatment of surgery and radiation.
Author: United Soybean Board
Publish Date: 2011-12-12
Urine Test for Prostate Cancer
The research surrounding the new urine test is designed to determine its ability to stratify men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Author: RoboticOncology.com
Publish Date: 2011-08-14 - Updated: 2022-01-16
Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
Prostate cancer that has become resistant to hormone treatment and does not respond to radiation or chemotherapy requires new methods of treatment.
Author: Lund University
Publish Date: 2011-08-12
Prostate Prescriptions May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk
Trials show an increased incidence of high grade prostate cancer with finasteride and dutasteride treatment.
Author: IMS Supplements, Inc.
Publish Date: 2011-07-15 - Updated: 2022-02-11
Congress Move to Drastically Cut Funding for Prostate Cancer Research
Veterans who have been exposed to chemical agents are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer as their civilian counterparts.
Author: The Project to End Prostate Cancer
Publish Date: 2011-06-15 - Updated: 2016-11-05
Survival Rate for Advanced-stage Prostate Cancer Patients with Surgery
Long-term survival rates for patients with advanced prostate cancer suggest they can be good candidates for surgery.
Author: Mayo Clinic
Publish Date: 2011-05-15
High Omega-3s in Blood May Increase Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Association of dietary fats and prostate cancer risk has found what is good for the heart may not be good for the prostate.
Author: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Publish Date: 2011-04-25
Digoxin Possible Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Scientists have identified digoxin as a possible therapy for prostate cancer.
Author: American Association for Cancer Research
Publish Date: 2011-04-03
PSA Level Change Not a Predictor for Prostate Cancer
Change in PSA velocity levels over time is a poor predictor of prostate cancer and may lead to unnecessary biopsies.
Author: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Publish Date: 2011-02-25
Finger Length Points to Prostate Cancer Risk
Men who have long index fingers are at lower risk of prostate cancer.
Author: The University of Warwick and The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)
Publish Date: 2010-12-02
Key to Successful Treatment of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Multidisciplinary clinic approach to aggressive prostate cancer can improve survival in patients.
Author: Thomas Jefferson University
Publish Date: 2010-11-22
Cholesterol Drug May Have Role in Treating Prostate Cancer
Drug commonly prescribed for people with high cholesterol may also be effective in treating prostate cancer.
Author: St. Michael's Hospital
Publish Date: 2010-09-21
Early Detection and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Community Calls for Better Early Detection and Treatment.
Author: AdMeTech Foundation
Publish Date: 2010-09-17
CyberKnife Treatment for Prostate Cancer
CyberKnife radiosurgery treatment for prostate cancer is fast effective has no side effects and is non-invasive.
Author: CyberKnife
Publish Date: 2010-09-03
Prostate Gland: Enlarged Symptoms, Cancer & Treatments
Information on the male prostate gland including enlargement and prostate cancer.
Author: Donald Saunders
Publish Date: 2010-07-21 - Updated: 2015-10-30
Targeted Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Interesting concept for drug delivery and a novel strategy for prostate cancer treatment.
Author: University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center
Publish Date: 2010-04-17
Noscapine for Prostate Cancer
Study outlines the benefits of drug noscapine used for for prostate cancer treatment.
Author: MedInsight Research Institute
Publish Date: 2010-03-19 - Updated: 2018-01-26
66% of Prostate Cancer Patients do not need Treatment
Studies show men with non-aggressive prostate cancer can live with the disease untreated for many years.
Author: University of Liverpool
Publish Date: 2009-09-23
Prostate Cancer Patients Disease Free After 5 years Likely to be Disease Free After 10 Years
Prostate cancer patients who receive brachytherapy and remain free of disease for five years or greater are unlikely to have a recurrence at 10 years.
Author: American Society for Radiation Oncology
Publish Date: 2009-07-02 - Updated: 2009-07-20
Green Tea May Affect Prostate Cancer Progression
Men with prostate cancer who consumed green tea demonstrated a reduction in serum markers predictive of prostate cancer progression.
Author: American Association for Cancer Research
Publish Date: 2009-06-20 - Updated: 2011-07-15
Dramatic Outcomes in Prostate Cancer Study - Mayo Clinic
Patients with inoperable prostate cancer now cancer free with experimental drug therapy in combination with standardized hormone treatment and radiation therapy.
Author: Mayo Clinic
Publish Date: 2009-06-20 - Updated: 2009-07-20
MRI Effective for Determining Pathologic Stage of Prostate Cancer
MR imaging plays an important role in determining if the cancer is restricted to the prostate gland or if it has spread beyond the capsule.
Author: American Roentgen Ray Society
Publish Date: 2009-04-23 - Updated: 2015-10-30
Discovery May Lead to Improved Prostate Cancer Test
Cancer research findings may lead to more accurate tests for prostate cancer in future.
Author: New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell Medical College
Publish Date: 2009-04-09
Drug Shows Activity in Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer
Experimental drug lowers prostate specific antigen levels a marker for tumor growth in men with advanced prostate cancer.
Author: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Publish Date: 2009-04-08
Early Stage Prostate Cancer Results Favorable for Radiation Treatment
Results show a shortened course of radiation therapy for prostate cancer provides good PSA response for early-stage prostate cancer.
Author: American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Publish Date: 2009-03-17 - Updated: 2016-05-25