Prostate Cancer - Page 14

July 26, 2016

American Cancer Society disputes study on rising prostate cancer cases

The American Cancer Society is disputing results from a study publicized last week by Northwestern University researchers that suggested a sharp rise in the number of deadly, metastatic prostate cancer cases.

July 19, 2016

Metastatic prostate cancer cases rising, study finds

The number of deadly metastatic prostate cancer cases increased considerably in the last decade, potentially due to a recent decrease in the number of men screened for disease, according to a new study.

July 14, 2016

Antipsychotic drug also relieves nausea from cancer chemotherapy

Adding the cheap antipsychotic drug olanzapine to conventional anti-vomiting medicine can help prevent nausea in cancer patients, according to a new test of 380 volunteers.

July 12, 2016

Cancer hospital advertising triples since 2005

Between 2005 and 2014, U.S. cancer centers upped their spending on ads targeting the general public, with 890 centers spending $173 million on ads by 2014, according to a new analysis.

July 12, 2016

Bionic butt could lead to better prostate exams

Let's face it, the medical standard for diagnosing the second most common cancer in men is rather, well, unrefined: a doctor inserts his or her index finger into the anus and feels around for any hard masses on the prostate gland.

July 7, 2016

Test aids prostate cancer treatment

Genomic Health Inc. has struck a deal to commercialize a new blood test that can help advanced prostate cancer patients decide whether to try costly new-generation drugs or rely on much cheaper traditional chemotherapy to improve their chances for survival.

July 5, 2016

Testosterone gel boosts sexual desire and activity in older men

Older men with low testosterone levels and scant desire for sex report more interest and more sexual activity after testosterone therapy, according to a new study.

June 30, 2016

Following prevention guidelines linked to lowered risk for cancer

Keeping active and eating healthy really does seem to reduce the odds of getting certain cancers and dying from them, according to a new review of past research.

June 30, 2016

More physical activity linked to less risk for cancer

Higher levels of leisure-time activity may boost protection against a wide range of cancers, according to a new analysis of research from the U.S. and Europe.

June 30, 2016

Avoid biopsies with more accurate prostate cancer screening

Although prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men, treatment has resulted in a 99 percent average five-year survival rate for diagnosed individuals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.