Prostate News Archive
28-Apr-2009
Heart, Bone Problems May Follow Prostate Cancer Treatment (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
MONDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Though proven effective, treating prostate cancer with the testosterone-lowering treatment known as androgen deprivation therapy may raise men's risk for developing bone fractures and fatal cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests. Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Statins Guard Against prostate Cancer Category: Health News Created: 4/27/2009 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2009 Doctors urge baseline test for prostate cancer (AP via Yahoo! News)
An influential doctors group is backing off its call for annual tests after age 50 to screen for prostate cancer.
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