Prostate News Archive
29-Nov-2006
Prostate Surgery OK for Men 80 and Up (RedNova)
Men over age 80 with prostate cancer are not automatically too old for cancer surgery, a new U.S. study has found. World Leaders In Prostate Cancer Genetics Come Together For International Conference 28th - 30th Of November 2006 (Medical News Today)
This week experts from The Institute of Cancer Research, Europe's leading cancer research centre, will host the second international meeting to discuss the issues around targeted prostate cancer screening in men at increased risk of the disease. The meeting will bring together European Union (EU) candidate countries and new member states. [click link for full article] Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer? (Mayo Clinic)
Preliminary research suggests that drinking pomegranate juice may slow the progression of prostate cancer. Quick Study | Prostate cancer screenings in men 70 and older (Miami Herald)
THE QUESTION: Are doctors doing unnecessary screening for prostate cancer in men 70 and older? THE CONTEXT: For men with a life expectancy of less than 10 years, the risks associated with screening for prostate cancer outweigh the benefits. But some reports have suggested that many sick, elderly men are being screened. New Urine Test ID's Prostate Cancer (WebMD)
A new urine test can tell prostate cancer from an enlarged prostate -- but can't tell whether the cancer is deadly.
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