Prostate News Archive
09-Apr-2008
Blocking the effect of inflammation-causing cells lowered prostate cancer cells invasion (EurekAlert!)
Recent studies have suggested an association between chronic inflammation and cancers of the prostate, colon, stomach and liver. Strikeouts will aid fight against prostate cancer (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
NEW YORK -- Major-league pitchers will soon have added incentive to strike out batters. Drugmaker Bayer AG will announce plans today to donate $10 to prostate cancer research for every strikeout during the regular season this year. Major League Baseball estimates the four-year partnership could add up to a little more than $300,000. There were 32,189 strikeouts during the regular season in 2007, ... Scientists Block Prostate Cancer Cells' Spread (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
TUESDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- Interrupting communication between cancer cells and cells that promote inflammation blocks an early step in prostate cancer cell's spread, a U.S. study finds. Scientists Block Prostate Cancer Cells' Spread (HealthCentral.com)
Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. TUESDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- Interrupting communication between cancer cells and cells that promote inflammation blocks an early step in prostate cancer cell's spread, a U.S. study finds. Did Medicare Reimbursement Changes Affect Prostate Cancer Treatment? (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
MONDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- In 2004, Medicare reduced its reimbursement rates to doctors for drugs that treat prostate cancer by blocking the activity of male hormones.
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