Prostate News Archive
31-Oct-2007
Giuliani?s Oft-Cited Prostate Cancer Statistic Is in Dispute (New York Times)
The Office for National Statistics in Britain disputed Rudolph W. Giuliani?s assertion that the chances of surviving prostate cancer in England is only 44 percent. Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Won't Affect Sexual Function (MedicineNet.com)
Title: prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Won't Affect Sexual Function Category: Health News Created: 10/30/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/30/2007 Can Cholesterol-lowering Medicine Make Radiation More Effective At Curing Prostate Cancer? (Science Daily)
Patients with prostate cancer who receive high-dose radiation treatment and also take statin drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol have a 10 percent higher chance of being cured of their cancer at 10 years after diagnosis (76 percent), compared to those who don't take these medications (66 percent), according to a new study. Israel PM Olmert to have prostate cancer surgery (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced on Monday he has prostate cancer that requires minor surgery in the coming months but said he was fit to govern as he works toward peace talks with the Palestinians. Men, don't skip your prostate cancer treatment appointments! (EurekAlert!)
Men with ?low risk? prostate cancer who miss more than two radiation treatments in an eight week treatment face an increased chance of their cancer recurring.
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