Prostate Cancer - Page 16

April 22, 2016

Does sex protect men against prostate cancer?

- Men who ejaculate often may have a lower risk of prostate cancer than their peers who don't do it as frequently, a U.S. study suggests.

April 14, 2016

Cancer drug labels rarely reflect patient experiences

Information about the benefits and drawbacks patients experienced when taking a new cancer drug is rarely included on the product label, even though it could help doctors and patients make treatment choices, researchers say.

April 13, 2016

Prostate cancer hormone therapy tied to higher depression risk

Men who take hormone therapy for prostate cancer may have a higher risk of depression than patients who receive different treatment for these malignancies, a U.S. study suggests.

April 12, 2016

Marriage is good for cancer patients

Married people with cancer have better survival odds than their single peers - and not for money reasons, a U.S. study suggests.

April 8, 2016

Older doctors may do more prostate cancer tests on old men

Despite U.S. guidelines recommending against prostate cancer screening in elderly men, many specialists and older physicians still do these tests, a recent study suggests.

April 1, 2016

Prostate cancer treatment options

After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, the wide variety of treatment options can be confusing for even the most educated of patients. Here are some things to consider

March 14, 2016

Financial burden of cancer can harm quality of life

Almost a third of U.S. cancer survivors face financial burdens, and physical and metal health tends to be worse for those who do, according to a new study.

March 4, 2016

Prolonged aspirin use tied to reduced colon cancer risk

People who regularly take aspirin over several years may be less likely to develop colon cancer, researchers say.

March 2, 2016

Type 1 diabetes tied to risk for a wide range of cancers

People with type 1 diabetes are more likely than the general population to develop cancers of gastric organs and the kidneys, as well as endometrium and ovaries for women, according to a large new analysis.

February 22, 2016

Testosterone therapy improves libido but not vitality in older men

Men over 64 with low levels of testosterone saw modest improvements in libido and sexual activity when treated with a gel that contains the male hormone, according to U.S. researchers.