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Aspirin Reduces the Risk of Cancer Recurrence in Prostate Cancer Patients, Study Suggests
May 2, 2011 Some studies have shown that blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin, can reduce biochemical failure the risk of metastasis and even death in localized prostate cancer. These studies, although ... > full story -
Investigational Agent Shows Promise in Reducing Spread of Prostate Cancer
April 29, 2011 A drug developed to treat Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare childhood cancer, may also help prevent human prostate cancer from spreading, as seen in new lab ... > full story -
Tissue Spacers Reduce Risk of Rectal Injury for Prostate Cancer Patients, Study Suggests
April 29, 2011 Injecting a tissue spacer in the prostate-rectal inter-space is an effective way to reduce the rectal dose for prostate cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, according to new ... > full story -
Study Suggests Another Look at Testosterone-Prostate Cancer Link
April 19, 2011 The long-standing prohibition against testosterone therapy in men with untreated or low-risk prostate cancer merits reevaluation, according to a new ... > full story -
Doctors Strengthen Case for High-Dose Radiotherapy Technique After Radical Prostatectomy
April 13, 2011 A widely-available yet expensive radiotherapy technique used to treat prostate cancer patients after surgery has promising benefits -- higher dose and less damage to the rectum and bladder -- ... > full story -
Potential New Strategy to Reduce Catheter Blockage
April 12, 2011 Bacterial genes that make urine less acidic could be good targets to prevent catheter blockage, according to new research. The findings could lead to new strategies to prevent serious infections, ... > full story -
Closely Monitoring Low-Risk Prostate Cancer, With Biopsy, Does Not Raise Risk of Death, Study Suggests
April 12, 2011 A new study of 769 men from across the United States recently diagnosed with low-grade prostate cancer shows that forgoing immediate surgery to remove the tumor or radiation poses no added risk of ... > full story -
Anatomic Differences Found After Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
April 11, 2011 Researchers have concluded that the anatomy of the pelvis following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is considerably different when compared to the anatomy of the pelvis following an ... > full story -
New Prostate Cancer Test Gives More Accurate Diagnosis
April 6, 2011 A new PSA test to screen for prostate cancer more accurately identified men with prostate cancer -- particularly the aggressive form of the disease -- and substantially reduced false positives ... > full story -
Genes an Important Factor in Urinary Incontinence
April 4, 2011 Much of the risk of developing incontinence before middle age is determined by our genes. Genetic factors can explain half of people's susceptibility to urinary incontinence, a study of twins ... > full story
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