Prostate News Archive
01-May-2009
Prostate cancer 'vaccine' extends survival (CTV.ca)
An experimental "vaccine" that offers a new approach to fighting prostate cancer added four months to the lives of men with advanced stages of the disease, doctors report. Prostate Cancer Translational Research Results Highlighted At Amsterdam Meeting (Medical News Today)
On 22 and 23 June 2009, the prostate Cancer Translational Research in Europe (PCTRE) meeting will be held in the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam (NL). Translational research transforms scientific discoveries arising from laboratory, clinical or population studies into clinical applications to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality. Levin undergoes surgery for prostate cancer (Yale Daily News)
University President Richard Levin underwent surgery for prostate cancer on Thursday and will temporarily cede his administrative duties to colleagues as he recovers. Though Vice President and Secretary Linda Lorimer said the procedure was successful and Levin?s prognosis is ?excellent,? the president will stay out of his Woodbridge Hall office for approximately three weeks. During that time, ...
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