Prostate Cancer - Page 18

January 7, 2016

Men underestimate risk of sexual dysfunction after prostate surgery

Men with sexual dysfunction after prostate cancer surgery are often surprised to learn that the surgery had put them at risk for those problems, a new study finds.

January 6, 2016

For working-age cancer survivors, debt and bankruptcy are common

One third of working-age cancer survivors go into debt, and 3 percent file for bankruptcy, according to a new study.

January 5, 2016

Regular use of aspirin may lower risk of advanced prostate cancer

Add another disease to the list of ailments that may be thwarted by regular aspirin use—prostate cancer.

January 4, 2016

Better results offset costs of prostate surgery at specialty centers

Men who get prostate cancer surgery at hospitals that do a lot of these procedures may have better results, and those better outcomes might help offset the added cost of care at specialized facilities, a U.S. study suggests.

December 22, 2015

Patients with prostate cancer have better outcomes with surgery

There is a new major development within the realm of prostate cancer research and treatment.

December 21, 2015

Even with advanced cancer, many patients still want to work

- Many patients with advanced cancer may still want to work, but symptoms from their disease or related treatment prevent them from doing so, a U.S. study suggests.

December 20, 2015

Studies: Prostate cancer patients do better with surgery

Findings compared with radiation

December 8, 2015

Study warns of Alzheimer's risk in some prostate cancer drugs

Men taking testosterone-blocking drugs to treat prostate cancer have nearly twice the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease as those using other treatments, according to an analysis of electronic medical records published Monday.

December 4, 2015

Risk of death nearly doubled for Vietnam veterans with PTSD

Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study.

December 1, 2015

Cancer patients may benefit from mindfulness-based therapy

Mindfulness-based therapy may help ease anxiety and depression in some patients with cancer, a small research review suggests.