Prostate News Archive
18-Jul-2008
Possible Link Found Between X-rays And Prostate Cancer (Medical News Today)
Researchers at The University of Nottingham have shown an association between certain past diagnostic radiation procedures and an increased risk of young-onset prostate cancer - a rare form of prostate cancer which affects about 10 per cent of all men diagnosed with the disease. Dendreon initiates Phase II prostate cancer trial (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
Dendreon has initiated a Phase II trial of Provenge, its investigational active cellular immunotherapy for the treatment of prostate cancer, in men with localized prostate cancer who are scheduled to undergo a radical prostatectomy. Dendreon Initiates Phase 2 Trial Of PROVENGE In Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer Prior To Surgery (Medical News Today)
Dendreon Corporation (Nasdaq: DNDN) announced that the Company has initiated a Phase 2 trial of PROVENGE(R) (sipuleucel-T), Dendreon's investigational active cellular immunotherapy for the treatment of prostate cancer, in men with localized prostate cancer who are scheduled to undergo a radical prostatectomy. Hormone Therapy Not Shown to Benefit Older Patients with Early Prostate Cancer (American Cancer Society via Yahoo! News)
A study of nearly 20,000 men aged 66 and older with early-stage prostate cancer found that those who were prescribed androgen deprivation hormone therapy instead of other treatments were no better off than their counterparts who adopted a "wait and see" approach. However, younger men who aren't good candidates for surgery or radiation should still consider the therapy, which reduces androgen ... Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Imaging Advance Tracks prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes Category: Health News Created: 7/16/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/16/2008
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