Prostate News Archive
06-Oct-2006
Sexual Function Of Prostate Cancer Survivors Improved By Cialis (Medical News Today)
In the first randomized trial of its kind, Tadalafil, a drug typically prescribed for erectile dysfunction in men, has been proven to increase the sexual function of prostate cancer survivors, according to a study released today from the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of ASTRO. [click link for full article] Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Two tests can detect prostate cancer (This Ithaca Journal)
Early prostate cancer often causes no symptoms. It may be found by a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test or DRE (digital rectal exam). Problems with urinating could be a sign of advanced prostate cancer. New Prostate Cancer Marker Helps Identify Men Whose Cancer Is Likely To Spread (Science Daily)
Prostate cancer researchers at Sydney's Garvan Institute, supported by the Cancer Institute NSW, have found a new marker for identifying aggressive prostate cancers. Best option for prostate cancer treatment is individual choice (Agriculture Online)
Allen Lash began with a belief that surgery was his last choice to cure prostate cancer. "When you're diagnosed with prostate cancer, you're dealing with two main issues," he says. "First, your own survival. Second, quality-of-life issues, such as incontinence and sexual function. Androgen-sensitive Prostate Cancer Survival And Progression Is Supported By Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer Cells (Medical News Today)
Dr. Christopher Evans, University of California, Davis School of Medicine presented data showing that androgen insensitive prostate cancer cells can secrete neuropeptides that support the growth and migration of androgen sensitive prostate cancer cells in the castrate environment. Neuroendocrine (NE) cells are present in all developing and adult normal prostates. [click link for full article] Test Could Spot Aggressive Prostate Cancer (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Test Could Spot Aggressive prostate Cancer Category: Health News Created: 10/4/2006 8:45:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/4/2006 8:45:25 AM
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