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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 -
Arsenic Turns Stem Cells Cancerous, Spurring Tumor Growth
April 4, 2012 — Researchers have discovered how exposure to arsenic can turn normal stem cells into cancer stem cells and spur tumor growth. Inorganic arsenic, which affects the drinking water of millions of people ... > 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
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