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Vitamin E in Diet Protects Against Many Cancers, Study Suggests
April 23, 2012 Scientists believe that two forms of vitamin E – gamma and delta-tocopherols – found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers ... > full story -
Two Genetic Deletions in Human Genome Linked to the Development of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
April 9, 2012 Investigators have discovered two inherited-genetic deletions in the human genome linked to development of aggressive prostate cancer. The findings indicate a man's risk of developing prostate cancer ... > full story -
Oxygen in Tumors Predicts Prostate Cancer Recurrence
April 1, 2012 Low oxygen levels in tumors can be used to predict cancer recurrence in men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer even before they receive radiation ... > full story -
Oral Vitamin D Supplements Reduced Levels of Ki67 in Prostate Cancer Cells
March 31, 2012 Higher oral doses of plain vitamin D raised levels of calcitriol in prostate tissue. Higher prostate levels of calcitriol, a hormone made from vitamin D, corresponded with lower levels of the ... > full story -
Metformin Appeared to Slow Prostate Cancer Growth
March 31, 2012 The use of metformin in men with prostate cancer before prostatectomy helped to reduce certain metabolic parameters and slow the growth rate of the cancer, according to new ... > full story -
Circumcision May Help Protect Against Prostate Cancer
March 12, 2012 A new analysis has found that circumcision before a male's first sexual intercourse may help protect against prostate cancer. The study suggests that circumcision can hinder infection and ... > full story -
Telomere Failure, Telomerase Activation Drive Prostate Cancer Progression
February 20, 2012 Genomic instability caused by an erosion of the protective caps on chromosomes, followed by activation of an enzyme that reinforces those caps, allows malignant cells to evade destruction and acquire ... > full story -
Curry Spice Component May Help Slow Prostate Tumor Growth
February 10, 2012 Curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy, a new study ... > full story -
Heart Disease May Be a Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer
February 8, 2012 In a large analysis of men participating in a prostate drug trial, researchers found a significant correlation between coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, suggesting the two conditions may ... > full story -
Prostate Cancer Risk Halved for Subfertile Men, Swedish Research Finds
February 1, 2012 Involuntary childlessness owing to reduced fertility is a concern for many men. However, these men do have one advantage -- they run a significantly lower risk of suffering from prostate ... > full story
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