December 1, 2016 Man cured of prostate cancer after being given testosterone to shock tumors A man has been “cured” of prostate cancer using an experimental therapy that shocks tumours to death with the sex hormone testosterone.
November 11, 2016 Vasectomies not linked to higher prostate cancer risk Having a vasectomy doesn't increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer or dying from it, a Canadian study suggests.
November 9, 2016 Second opinions not likely to change prostate cancer treatment Though many men diagnosed with prostate cancer seek a second opinion before beginning treatment, second opinions are unlikely to change their treatment decisions, according to a U.S. study.
November 2, 2016 Palliative care should be standard in cancer treatment: guideline For patients with advanced cancer, palliative care should start early and be an integral part of treatment, not just something added on near the end of life, according to a new practice guideline from the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
October 31, 2016 The do's and don'ts of the prostate cancer diet Overall, the best diet for prostate cancer chemoprevention most closely resembles the traditional diets of the southern Mediterranean and Japan.
October 27, 2016 Cancer survivors take more psych meds than other people People who live through a bout with cancer are more likely to use medication for anxiety and depression than those without a history of malignancies, a U.S. study suggests.
October 19, 2016 Prostate cancer hormone therapy tied to higher dementia risk Men who take hormone therapy for prostate cancer may have a higher risk of dementia than patients who receive different treatment for these malignancies, a U.S. study suggests.
October 18, 2016 It's time for a new dialogue about prostate cancer screening In recent days Ben Stiller made headlines for his courageous and honest account of his prostate cancer diagnosis.
October 13, 2016 Prostate cancer and dementia: Do hormone blockers boost risks? A large study suggests that hormone-blocking drugs for prostate cancer may increase men's chances for developing dementia.
October 7, 2016 New prostate cancer screening rules fail to curb PSA testing The number of PSA tests ordered in the U.S. to screen men for prostate cancer hasn't changed in recent years, despite new guidelines that say men shouldn't get this test, a new study finds.
