Prostate News Archive
03-Oct-2007
Using additional biopsy-scoring data may help determine prostate cancer prognosis (EurekAlert!)
Men with certain scores and patterns based on prostate cancer biopsy were found to be at higher risk of PSA-failure, suggesting that this measurement could help predict the risk of prostate cancer recurrence, according to preliminary research published in the October 3 issue of JAMA. Study Supports Change to Prostate Cancer Biopsy (HealthCentral.com)
Copyright © 2007 ScoutNews, LLC . All rights reserved. TUESDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Adding an extra step to the standard test for prostate cancer might improve treatment for some men, a new study finds. Popular Prostate Cancer Treatment May Encourage Spread Of Cancer, Study Suggests (Science Daily)
A popular prostate cancer treatment called androgen deprivation therapy may encourage prostate cancer cells to produce a protein that makes them more likely to spread throughout the body, a new study suggests. This is a preliminary finding. Early detection the key to surviving prostate cancer (The News Herald)
Photos by Robert Cooper / The News Herald Dr. David Hurst is a radiation oncologist with Gulf Coast Cancer Treatment Center. He explains how the radioactive seeds are implanted in the patient?s prostate gland. New Study Revealing Clues Into Prostate Cancer (KDKA Pittsburgh)
A new genetic study is revealing clues into the causes of prostate cancer that could lead to better treatments for patients.
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