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For some men with prostate cancer, avoiding treatment is the best option
Date: 2010-12-03 00:00:00

Men who have received a positive prostate cancer test have many treatment options at their disposal. However, a growing number of men are choosing to simply monitor their condition and not take steps to remove or kill the growth.... Full Story

Ultrasound imaging may soon offer a reliable option for prostate cancer testing
Date: 2010-12-09 00:00:00

Prostate cancer can be easily treated when it is discovered in its early stages. However, men often find the traditional rectal exam uncomfortable and sometimes avoid prostate cancer testing. A new study from European researchers has found that ultrasound testing may be a reliable, non-invasive way to diagnose the disease.... Full Story

FDA denies approval of prostate treatment
Date: 2010-12-13 00:00:00

Drugs that could potentially prevent the development of prostate cancer in men who have slightly elevated PSA test scores were recently struck down by the Food and Drug Administration over concerns that they may actually increase the risk of high-risk cancer.... Full Story

Common measure of prostate risk may be unreliable
Date: 2010-12-15 00:00:00

A team of University of California researchers has found that a common measure of prostate cancer risk may be inaccurate at projecting the risk of recurrence. The results underscore the importance for men who have survived prostate cancer to continue with PSA testing to make sure that the condition does not return.... Full Story

PSA test accurate in men taking prostate-shrinking medication
Date: 2010-12-20 00:00:00

PSA testing is widely considered to be one of the most useful measures of a man's prostate cancer risk. However, a new study has found that the measure may be even more effective in men who are taking drugs for enlarged prostates.... Full Story

Researchers identify compound that may slow prostate cancer growth
Date: 2010-12-21 00:00:00

A team of European researchers has discovered a compound that appears to be effective at preventing the growth and development of prostate cancer cells.... Full Story

DNA testing may identify men at risk for prostate cancer
Date: 2010-12-23 00:00:00

PSA testing is widely considered to be the most vital measure of a man's prostate cancer risk. However, what happens after the procedure is the topic of much debate. Some have suggested that too many men are subjected to unnecessary treatments following poor interpretation of PSA test results.... Full Story

Older men rarely get aggressive prostate cancer treatment
Date: 2010-12-28 00:00:00

Following PSA testing that reveals an elevated risk of prostate cancer, older men are less likely to be offered the most treatment options than younger men, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.... Full Story

Most men with prostate cancer opt for surgery
Date: 2010-12-29 00:00:00

Following a PSA test that indicates possible prostate cancer, men have many treatment options. Surgery and radiation therapies can be most effective at eradicating tumors, but they often come with side effects. Watchful waiting and hormone therapy are less invasive options, but they may increase the chances that a growth will develop into high-grade cancer.... Full Story