Prostate News Archive
29-Oct-2006
Changing Patterns Of Pelvic Lymphadenectomy For Prostate Cancer: Results From CaPSURE (Medical News Today)
UroToday.com - Surgical staging of pelvic lymph nodes for prostate cancer (CaP) is in continuing evolution, reports Dr. Kawakami and CaPSURE colleagues in the October 2006 issue of the Journal of Urology. Historically, pelvic lymphadenectomy (PLND) was performed for diagnostic staging prior to definitive therapy. Present data suggests that an extended PLND may offer therapeutic benefit. [click Disgraced Pakistan scientist is stable (AP via Yahoo! News)
Pakistan's former top nuclear scientist who gave weapons technology to North Korea and other nations is in a stable condition after being treated for a blood clot, his wife said Saturday. Facts About Prostate Cancer and Its Treatment (PhysOrg)
In 2006, about 235,000 Americans will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, making it the most common cancer among males. If caught early, prostate cancer is very treatable and usually curable. Hormones seen as risky regimen for prostate cancer (Boston Globe)
By researchers' estimates, more than a half-million American men with prostate cancer take drugs that radically lower their testosterone levels, effectively castrating them. Khan 'has blood clots in leg after cancer op' (Gulf Daily News)
ISLAMABAD: Disgraced nuclear hero Abdul Qadeer Khan is suffering from blood clots in his leg, weeks after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer, his wife said yesterday. Men usually bear burden alone when prostate cancer attacks (Mohave Valley News)
BULLHEAD CITY - Breast cancer survivors may have monthly meetings, pink ribbons and relays, but prostate cancer survivors are less likely to seek counseling or get involved in support groups. Medical News: Prostate Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Fighting Colds (WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
In medical news, there are questions about a common treatment for prostate cancer, new hope for people with Crohn's disease and how to fight off a cold. Dead Star Lesh Battling Cancer (ContactMusic)
GRATEFUL DEAD star PHIL LESH is battling prostate cancer. The 66-year-old rocker has posted his painful announcement on his website, explaining he'll Prostate Cancer Progression Into Androgen Independency Is Associated With Alterations In Cell Adhesion And Invasivity (Medical News Today)
UroToday.com - Androgen withdrawal of LNCaP cells resulted in the establishment of the LNCaP-19 androgen-independent (AI) subline. Dr. Jennbacken and investigators from Goteborg University, Sweden studied the molecular and cellular changes of the LNCaP-19 line to find properties that differ from LNCaP parental cells and that are associated with its AI phenotype. [click link for full article]
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