Prostate News Archive
26-Aug-2006
Risky Legacy: African DNA linked to prostate cancer (Science News)
The high rate of prostate cancer among African American men may result in large part from a newly identified stretch of DNA passed down from their African ancestors. Decrease In Progression Of Prostate Cancer With Plant-based Diet And Stress Reduction (Science Daily)
One out of six American men will develop prostate cancer at some point in their life, and more than a third of them will experience a recurrence after undergoing treatment, putting them at high risk to die of the disease. New research from the Moores Cancer Center and School of Medicine at University of California, San Diego suggests that diet changes, reinforced by stress management training, OHSAA declares tonight prostate cancer awareness night (The Marion Star)
MARION - The Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association have teamed up to use high school football games scheduled for tonight as prostate cancer awareness night. Free prostate cancer screening Monday (News Democrat & Leader)
Free prostate cancer screenings will be offered to all men over the age of 40 (35 for African-American men and men with known family history of prostate cancer or undetermined family history) for 12 days in Kentucky from Aug. 19-31. Dispelling myths on prostate disease (Monroe Times)
Q: What is the prostate? A: The prostate is a small gland about the size and shape of a walnut that is part of the male reproductive system. Drug may offer an alternative for early prostate cancers (Cancerfacts.com)
MILWAUKEE ? Aug. 24, 2006 ? Men with early stage prostate cancer my have an alternative to chemical castration if results of new study can be confirmed. Prostate Cancer Trial to Focus on Genetics (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Prostate Cancer Trial to Focus on Genetics Category: Health News Created: 8/24/2006 2:04:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2006 2:04:13 AM PSA of Prostate Cancer Victims Can Predict How Long They Will Survive (Senior Journal)
August 25, 2006 - A test used to detect prostate cancer can also help doctors know when treatment is working. Prostate drugs linked to surgery problems (Albuquerque Tribune)
WASHINGTON - Patients taking a widely prescribed prostate drug should alert their eye doctors before undergoing cataract surgery to avoid complications, several medical groups said.
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