Prostate News Archive
15-Jan-2007
Drug gives prostate hope (AME Info)
The spread of prostate cancer can be halted with a drug which cuts off the blood supply to tumours, according to a US study cited by the BBC. The University of Texas research showed that the leukaemia drug Glivec helped stop prostate cancer spreading in mice. 'Watchful waiting' urged for prostate cancer patients (Contra Costa Times)
Overdiagnosis and overtreatment of men with early prostate cancer prompted an international meeting of experts Friday and Saturday to address what some in the field are calling a crisis in care. Prostate cancer treatment disputed (Tri-Valley Herald)
SAN FRANCISCO ? Overdiagnosis and overtreatment of men with early prostate cancer prompted an international meeting of experts Friday and today to address what some in the field are calling a Prostate Tea (donga.com)
A study suggests that green tea can prevent enlargement of the prostate, a common symptom for men in their 50s or older. Prostate Cancer Guidelines Taking Too Long (Scoop.co.nz)
The Labour Government is taking too long to issue new guidelines on prostate cancer testing, when delays mean more men could be at risk from the disease, says National?s Health spokesman, Tony Ryall.
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