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Prostate Cancer Researchers Developing 'Homing Beacon Drugs' to Target Cancer Cells
November 20, 2012 — Medical researcher are developing 'homing beacon drugs' that kill only cancer cells, not healthy ones, thanks to ... > full story -
Potential New Technique for Anticancer Radiotherapy Could Provide Alternative to Brachytherapy
November 15, 2012 — A promising new approach to treating solid tumors with radiation was highly efficacious and minimally toxic to healthy tissue in a mouse model of cancer, according to new ... > full story -
For Brain Tumors, Origins Matter
November 13, 2012 — Since stem cells and progenitor cells are regulated by different growth factors, brain tumors arising from these cells might respond differently to different therapies. Researchers found that basic ... > full story -
Compound in Grapes, Red Wine Could Be Key to Fighting Prostate Cancer
November 10, 2012 — New research has revealed that the compound can make prostate tumor cells more susceptible to radiation treatment, increasing the chances of a full recovery from all types of prostate cancer, ... > full story -
New Targeted Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer Shows Anti-Tumour Activity in Phase I Clinical Trials
November 7, 2012 — Few available treatment options exist once prostate cancer has spread to other parts of the body and has failed to respond to therapies that involve blocking the male hormone androgen. Patients with ... > full story -
Active Surveillance Can Reduce Suffering Among Men With Prostate Cancer
November 2, 2012 — With active surveillance many men with prostate cancer could dispense with radiation treatment and surgery, and thus avoid adverse effects such as incontinence and impotence. This is the outcome of a ... > full story -
Feedback Loop Maintains Basal Cell Population
November 1, 2012 — Notch -- the protein that can help determine cell fate -- maintains a stable population of basal cells in the prostate through a positive feedback loop system with another key protein -- TGF beta ... > full story -
New Findings on Men's Genes Could Alter Interpretation of PSA Test
October 30, 2012 — By studying a specific part of the male DNA, it may be possible to refine the interpretation of PSA tests. This would reduce the risk of men being treated for prostate cancer ... > full story -
Prostate Cancer Prognosis Hope
October 29, 2012 — Scientists have discovered a molecular ‘tell’ in laboratory experiments that could help doctors determine the severity of a patient’s prostate ... > full story -
Proton Therapy Treatment Preserves Quality of Life for Men With Prostate Cancer, Studies Suggest
October 29, 2012 — Two new studies have found that proton therapy preserves the quality of life, specifically urinary and bowel function, in men treated with this targeted radiation modality for prostate ... > full story
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