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Genetic variations may increase risk of prostate cancer
Date: 2010-10-05 00:00:00

Recent findings of genetic variations that lead to certain types of tumor growth may lead to more effective prostate cancer testing in the future, according to researchers from the National Institutes of Health.... Full Story

Groups call for more prostate cancer awareness campaigns
Date: 2010-10-08 00:00:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, however, some groups are taking advantage of the opportunity to raise awareness of another condition that kills nearly as many men as breast cancer kills women.... Full Story

PSA levels at age 60 may predict prostate risk
Date: 2010-10-12 00:00:00

Most doctors recommend that men over age 50 receive a PSA test to determine their risk for developing prostate cancer. A new study has found that the procedure may be particularly important for men over age 60, as PSA levels at this age are closely associated with the risk of developing dangerous, life-threatening prostate cancer.... Full Story

Prostate cancer groups work to raise awareness of the importance of PSA testing
Date: 2010-10-15 00:00:00

In recent weeks, NFL teams across the country donned pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While the move is sure to raise public consciousness of the problem, some prostate cancer advocacy groups are calling on the league to give similar treatment to their cause.... Full Story

Study finds public health benefits from free PSA testing
Date: 2010-10-18 00:00:00

Offering free PSA testing may be a useful and cost-effective way to reduce mortality rates associated with prostate cancer, according to a recent study published in Renal and Urology News.... Full Story

Prostate cancer may increase the risk of colon cancer
Date: 2010-10-21 00:00:00

Men who are being treated for prostate cancer should consider seeking colon cancer testing. According to the findings of a new study, these men are at significantly higher risk for developing pre-cancerous colon polyps than the general population.... Full Story

Regular PSA testing may result in improved quality of life for men who develop prostate cancer
Date: 2010-10-26 00:00:00

Improvements in prostate cancer treatments have resulted in significantly better survival rates for the disease. However, the findings of a new study suggest that men affected by prostate who received regular PSA testing earlier in lives had a better quality of life following treatment.... Full Story

Aspirin may benefit men being treated for prostate cancer
Date: 2010-10-28 00:00:00

Men who have received a positive PSA test have many treatment options for dealing with their condition. However, the findings of a new study indicate that they are less likely to die from their condition regardless of whether they opt for radiation therapy or surgery if they take aspirin along with their treatment.... Full Story