Prostate News Archive
19-Oct-2006
University of Iowa researchers initiate prostate cancer study (Pharmaceutical Business Review)
University of Iowa Health Care researchers have launched a clinical trial of a new therapeutic that may eventually lead to new treatments for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Common pain relievers reduce prostate swelling (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Men who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, daily may reduce their risk of developing the prostate enlargement that often accompanies aging, a new study shows. Chicago Prostate Cancer Center First in World to Reach 100 Patient Implants Using Cesium-131(TM), Isotope From IsoRay (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CHICAGO----Chicago Prostate Cancer Center reached a major milestone in prostate brachytherapy October 4, 2006, becoming the world's first cancer center to treat 100 patients using Cesium-131, a powerful new medical isotope developed and manufactured by IsoRay Medical, Inc. Researchers Publish Largest Genome-wide Study Of Prostate Cancer In African American Men (Science Daily)
Researchers from 14 institutions across the country recently announced the results of the first genome-wide linkage study of prostate cancer in African Americans. Using genetic markers, researchers identified several regions of the human genome that likely contain genes that, when altered, increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. Researchers Studying Novel Therapy For Prostate Cancer (Science Daily)
A team of University of Iowa Health Care researchers has launched an important clinical trial of a novel therapeutic that may eventually lead to new treatments for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Unique Acupressure Technique is Credited with Relieving Prostate Cancer Symptoms (PR Web)
Two years after learning to use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to address issues and symptoms of his prostate cancer, Jonas Slonaker still has no signs or symptoms of cancer. Determined to heal his cancer naturally, Jonas used EFT, acupuncture, massage and meditation. But in his view, 75 percent of his progress came from daily EFT tapping. In 40 hours of live seminars, EFT founder, Gary Craig Demand for Enlarged Prostate Treatments Expected to Rise Sharply (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
Changing demographics and attitudes towards health will drive the demand for new and effective treatments for enlarged prostate in the maturing male baby boomer population, according to Brian Doyle, Senior Manager for Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation . Unique Acupressure Technique is Credited with Relieving Prostate Cancer Symptoms (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 18, 2006 -- In May 2004, Jonas Slonaker participated in a nine-day, on-camera retreat to focus on using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to address his symptoms of prostate cancer.
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