Tag Archive for 'Prostate Cancer'

FDA Says Vyotrin not a Likely Cause of Cancer

The FDA completed reviewing data that appeared to indicate an increase in cancer rates and cancer deaths stemming from the use of Zetia and Vyotrin.  The FDA concluded that it was unlikely that either of these drugs boost cancer rates.  The FDA also left the door open for future study by stating that the links [...]

Prostate Cancer Risk in both Blacks and Whites Increased By Obesity

New research studies conducted on a large cross section of prostate cancer patients has revealed that when it comes to the chances of recurrence after surgery, both blacks and whites are equally susceptible. In conclusion, being overweight is equally harmful to both blacks and whites.  Read more about Commercial Insight: Antihormonal Cancer Therapies

Prostate Cancer Testing More Harmful Than Beneficial

The fear of prostate cancer is something that most men have to contend with. Men are also constantly advised to have regular screenings for prostate cancer as this is critical to their health as well as their lives. But recently, researchers have come up with 2 large randomized trials that indicate that the benefits of [...]

Prostate Cancer Preventable by Fish Oil Omega-3s

Scientists have come up with research that proves that by increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, you may be reducing the chances of your developing prostate cancer, even if you are genetically predisposed to prostate cancer. These findings demonstrated the strong connection, in terms of protection of health, between the [...]

Prostate Cancer Treatment

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer (excluding skin cancer) of American men. The ACS estimates that 232,090 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year in the United States, and 30,350 men will die of this disease. One man in five will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. But only [...]

Finding Support Groups for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that arises in the prostate gland. As with any cancer, if it is advanced or left untreated in early stages, it can eventually spread through the blood and lymph fluid to other organs. Fortunately, prostate cancer tends to be slow growing compared to other cancers. As many as 90% [...]

Protein Chip Technology

While technological innovations have enabled the analysis of genetic material in miniaturized test formats, the more delicate nature of protein structures has hindered the development of such devices for the analysis of proteins.

Prostate Cancer & Diet

Prostate cancer prevention is a “hot” area of medical research – the focus of several large-scale, long-term studies. This research holds exciting possibilities for the future and suggests some prostate cancer prevention strategies for you to use now.

Impotency in Prostate Cancer Patients

Prostate cancer, a malignant growth in the outer zone of the prostate gland, is the most common form of cancer among men. This disease is most common in older men, with 80% of cases of prostate cancer occurring in men over age 65. African American men, men with a family history of prostate cancer or [...]

Basic Information about Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a disease in which cancer develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Cancer occurs when cells of the prostate mutate and begin to multiply out of control. These cells may spread (metastasize) from the prostate to other parts of the body, especially the bones and lymph nodes. Prostate [...]