conference reports
New research model of prostate cancer growth shows role of sex hormones
Monday, 5 July 2010- Progress toward understanding the role of sex hormones in the growth of prostate cancer has been hindered by the lack of a suitable laboratory research model. Now US researchers say they have developed the...
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Protein could heal erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer surgery
Tuesday, 15 June 2010- After men have surgery to remove a cancerous prostate gland, up to 80% of them will lose the ability to have an erection because of damage to a critical nerve that runs along the prostate.
New research...
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No significant survival gain in chemo plus bevacizumab in resistant PCa
Friday, 11 June 2010- Adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to chemotherapy in treating metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer fell short of providing a survival benefit to patients, according to US researchers.
Patients who...
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Radiotherapy benefits some men with advanced prostate cancer
Thursday, 10 June 2010- Men with advanced prostate cancer lived significantly longer when treated with radiation and hormonal therapy compared with hormonal therapy alone, according to data from a multinational clinical...
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Genetic markers could predict prostate cancer in younger men
Wednesday, 9 June 2010- Prostate cancer has become more common in younger men, and it's often more aggressive in these men. A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that a...
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BPH drugs may enhance prostate cancer detection
Tuesday, 8 June 2010- Prostate biopsies performed after treatment with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the rate of prostate cancer detection, researchers reported at the American Urological Association annual...
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PSA-based decision leads to multiple interventions, says Canadian study
Friday, 4 June 2010- An evaluation of commonly used prostate specific antigen (PSA) parameters showed the tests would have led to treatment recommendations for as many as 84% of low-risk patients, according to data from an...
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French study: detecting prostate cancer using specially trained dogs
Thursday, 3 June 2010- Dogs can be trained to detect prostate cancer by smelling urine samples and signalling the presence of certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by cancer cells, according to a French study.
Dr....
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External beam radiotherapy increased hip fracture risk
Thursday, 3 June 2010- Patients undergoing 3-D external beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer may be at an increased risk for hip fracture and may benefit from additional measures to improve bone health, according to new data...
Validation of PCA3 molecular urine test for predicting repeat prostate biopsy outcome
Friday, 28 May 2010- The PCA3 molecular urine test has demonstrated utility for predicting prostate biopsy outcome in multiple studies. A group of US researchers assessed PCA3 clinical performance in the placebo arm of the...
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