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Age a Big Factor in Prostate Cancer Deaths, Study Finds
October 19, 2011 — Contrary to common belief, men age 75 and older are diagnosed with late-stage and more aggressive prostate cancer and thus die from the disease more often than younger men, according to a new ... > full story -
Same Gene Has Opposite Effects in Prostate, Breast Cancers, Researchers Discover
October 17, 2011 — Researchers have discovered that a gene -- known as an androgen receptor (AR) -- is found in both prostate and breast cancers yet has opposite effects on these diseases. In prostate cancer, the AR ... > full story -
More Aggressive Treatment Not Necessary for Men With a Family History of Prostate Cancer, Study Suggests
October 5, 2011 — There are three major factors that are used to evaluate the extent and aggressiveness of prostate cancer, help make treatment decisions, and estimate prognosis: the prostate specific antigen level, ... > full story -
Researchers Improve Accuracy of IMRT Delivery in Post-Prostatectomy Patients
October 5, 2011 — Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States, as well as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in this population. Many of these patients undergo surgical removal ... > full story -
Increasing Dosage of Saw Palmetto Does Not Appear to Reduce Urinary Symptoms from Enlarged Prostate
September 27, 2011 — Men with urinary problems related to an enlarged prostate who received increasing doses of the fruit extract saw palmetto did not experience a reduction in these symptoms compared to men who received ... > full storyMore:- Saw Palmetto No Better Than Placebo in Relieving Prostate Symptoms, Even at High Doses
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- Saw Palmetto No More Effective Than Placebo for Urinary Symptoms; Study Finds Dietary Supplement Does Not Alleviate BPH
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Nearly Half the World's Adults Will Experience Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms by 2018
September 27, 2011 — Nearly half of all adults over 20 will experience at least one lower urinary tract symptom by 2018 - an estimated 2.3 billion people and a worldwide increase of 18% in just one decade. Other issues ... > full story -
Elderly Patients May Be Undertreated for Prostate Cancer, Study Suggests
September 26, 2011 — It's an ongoing debate: should men over a certain age be treated for prostate cancer? Should these patients be submitted to treatments that may result in significant side effects if they may not live ... > full story -
Shorter Radiation Course for Prostate Cancer Is Effective in Long-Term Follow-Up
September 26, 2011 — A shorter course of radiation treatment that delivers higher doses of radiation per day in fewer days (hypofractionation) is as effective in decreasing intermediate to high-risk prostate cancer from ... > full story -
Rise Found in Prostate Biopsy Complications and High Post-Procedure Hospitalization Rate
September 22, 2011 — In a study of complication rates following prostate biopsy among Medicare beneficiaries, researchers have found a significant rise in serious complications requiring hospitalization. The researchers ... > full story -
Genetic Differences May Cause Higher Rates of Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
September 20, 2011 — Genetic differences in prostate cells seem to be a root cause of the prostate cancer disparities between African-American men and white men, according to new ... > full story
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