Prostate News Archive
12-Sep-2007
Generic prostate drug helps find high-risk cancers early (EurekAlert!)
ANN ARBOR, Mich. ? Men now have another good reason to consider taking finasteride, a well-known generic drug that shrinks an enlarged prostate and reduces the risk of getting prostate cancer by 25 percent. Prostate drug cleared of causing aggressive tumors (AlertNet)
Source: Reuters By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - A hair-loss drug that can also prevent prostate cancer may offer a third benefit by helping doctors detect the most ... Generic Prostate Drug Helps Find High-risk Cancers Early (Newswise)
Finasteride, a well-known generic drug that shrinks an enlarged prostate, also reduces men's risk of getting prostate cancer. A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests finasteride also increases the chances that physicians will find fast-growing prostate cancers early. Studies lessen fear of using prostate drug (Chicago Tribune)
Tests show it cuts risk of cancer, improves detection A controversial drug that can prevent prostate cancer appears to be even more beneficial than previously thought. Drug That Reduces Prostate Size And Cancer Risk Also Improves Early Detection (Science Daily)
Finasteride is a well-known generic drug that shrinks an enlarged prostate. A large 2003 study showed it also reduces men's risk of getting prostate cancer. A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests finasteride also increases the chances that physicians will find fast-growing prostate cancers early.
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