November 9, 2009

Obesity as a Factor in Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

By Douglas Scherr, M. D.

November 6, 2009

 

Minimally Invasive Radical Prostatectomy Shows Advantages, But Also Certain Complications

Shorter and Safer Hospital Stays But More Risk of Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction, Study Shows

JAMA Oct 14, 2009

Two Robots Better Than One for Prostate Surgery, Hopkins Urologists Say - Second Robot May Help Surgeon Preserve Erectile Nerves

April 26, 2009

Free Prostate Screening in Seattle November 20

November 6, 2009

CRI helps fund the "Drive Against Prostate Cancer" - a mobile screening unit reaching out to men all across the US

November 3, 2009

Low Cholesterol May Cut Risk for High-grade Prostate Cancer

Low "Good" (HDL) Cholesterol May Be a Sign of Undiagnosed Cancer

Free Prostate Screening in Seattle November 20 . . .

November 4, 2009

Hypofractionated radiation for higher-risk prostate cancer - it's convenient, fewer sessions. Is it safe and effective? Two study results from ASTRO annual meeting say it's promising:

Shorter Radiation Course Stops Cancer Growth in High-risk Prostate Cancer Patients (Italy)

Short Course High-Dose Radiation (IMRT) Looks Safe and Effective for Higher-Risk Prostate Cancer (USA)

Obama Orders Medical Marijuana Use Allowed Where State Law Makes it Legal

New guidelines order federal drug agents to stop arresting or charging patients, caregivers or suppliers who are dispensing, buying or using marijuana for medical purposes allowed by state law.

FDA Wants More Info From Amgen on Prolia™ (Denosumab) for Use Against Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis

Read Amgen company press release October 19, 2009

MRI Guided Biopsy to Find "Hidden" Prostate Tumors

October 9, 2009

The color of money

New Zealand Blogger/Nursing professor Barbara Docherty isn't so sure about pink week. Her views raise questions for us too.
October 8, 2009

Celebrex before Radical Prostate Surgery Not Effective, Study Finds

October 5, 2009

Tainted Meat and Veggies and the Food Industry. If Your Immune System is Vulnerable, Beware OCTOBER 4, 2009

Fish Diet Beats Vegetarianism for Cancer Prevention posted Oct 4, 2009

Gavin Rodden Update

Oct 10, 2009

Gavin Rodden, age 8, fights rare cancer,which began in his prostate

October 2 2009

Dendreon to seek Provenge approval in November

Reuters, Wall Street Journal, September 24 2009

Rick Ward: Pioneer Prostate Cancer Activist

September 23 2009

New Genetic Variants Linked with Risk of Prostate Cancer

21 September 2009

Heavy Drinking Raises Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer, CAncels Preventive Effects of Proscar

August 15, 2009

PSA Velocity May be Irrelevant in Detection of Prostate Cancer

"Although there is a statistical association between prostate-specific antigen (PSA) velocity and prostate cancer, PSA velocity does not help detect prostate cancer once PSA and age are taken into consideration" -- Peter Scardino M.D. anmd team. Posted September 12, 2009

Older Prostate Cancer Patients' Chances of Surviving on Non-Invasive Treatment Improved Since in 1990s, Study

15 September 2009

Controversies in Prostate Cancer Treatment

Combined Androgen Blockade For Metastatic Prostate Cancer

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Posted September 17, 2009.

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Teleconference: Estrogen Deficiency Side Effects Due to Androgen Deprivation Therapy

This free webinar/teleconference with speaker Samir Taneja MD will take place Wednesday, September 23, 2009 . . .

Where Cancer Progress Is Rare, the Man Who Says No
FDA's Dr. Richard Pazdur's role as gatekeeper for new drug approvals is facing challenges

BY GARDINER HARRIS NYT Sept 15 2009

Phil Masley's Florida Prostate Cancer Connection

16 September 2009

Prostate Test Going Ahead, Hopkins Scientist Says. Lawsuit "For Money"

September 10, 2009

Company Sues Cancer Scientist for Fraud, Says EPCA-2 Prostate Test Never Worked

September 10, 2009

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Virus Link Found to Some Prostate Cancers

September 7, 2009

Diesel Exhaust Linked to Cancer Via New Blood Vessel Growth

September 7, 2009

More Mixed Signals About "Lockerbie Bomber" Megrahi's Prostate Cancer

Lockerbie Bomber Megrahi Hospitalized for Prostate Cancer (Video)

September 1-3, 2009

More Blog Entries

Weight Gain Timing Affects Prostate Cancer Risk: Patterns Differ by Ethnic Group

September 1, 2009

Peventing Prostate Cancer

Two ZD4054 clinical trials for hormone refractory prostate cancer

August 28 2009

Hormone Therapy Riskier for Prostate Cancer Patients With Heart Conditions

August 26 2009

Increased Cancer Risks For Hispanics Who Move to USA

August 6 2009

Screening & Active Surveillance