Prostate Cancer News

A new study that followed men with larger and more aggressive prostate cancer than is usually diagnosed today found that those who had surgery instead of “watchful waiting” lived a few years longer.

Compared to non-drinkers, men who reported having at least one alcoholic drink a day between ages 15 and 19 had more than triple the odds of developing aggressive prostate cancer in adulthood, the researchers said.

Overall, cancer diagnoses and cancer deaths continue to decline in the United States, said lead author Kathleen Cronin, a researcher with the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

New report says prostate cancer screening may make sense for some men between the ages of 55 and 69, including those at higher than average risk because of a family history of prostate or related cancers or because they are African American

Half of the men took part in a 12-week exercise and nutrition program, while the other half received only basic education about their diagnosis and about exercise.

While the impact of prostate cancer and its treatment on men has been widely studied, there has been little examination of how patients' partners are affected, the association noted.

Two cancer drugs can stall the progression of a particularly hard-to-treat form of prostate cancer, a pair of new trials shows.

Analysis of 2 major trials on the prostate cancer screen shows it cuts men's risk of dying from the disease

Hormone-suppressing regimen may raise odds for heart failure, but it brings benefits, too, researchers say

20-year study found little difference in death rates, more complications with surgery

Findings could 'change clinical practice overnight,' leading oncologist says

New study suggests the disease progresses faster for them

Study suggests the ancient practice might ease side effects of therapy

Men aged 55 to 69 should discuss PSA blood screen with their doctor, expert panel recommends

Even 'active surveillance' may have risks, such as anxiety

Prostate Cancer Treatment Called ‘Transformative’

The more men drank, the stronger the association, study found

Most choose treatment they originally planned to follow, study finds

In Sweden, 90 percent with very low risk disease choose this option instead of immediate treatment, researchers report

Safety of snus use called into question

Study found chances doubled, but did not prove androgen deprivation caused damage to brain

For this type of patient, cardiac risks linked to the treatment may outweigh any benefit, study suggests

Large study challenges previous research linking the procedure to slightly higher chance of disease

Survival rates are all high, but watchful waiting is linked to some cancer spread, British study reports

Decline follows recommendation against routine screening, but experts not sure if trend is good or bad