Category: Prostate Cancer

Dayton to spend 1 more day at Mayo after prostate surgery

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton will spend one more day at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. Spokesman Linden Zakula on Saturday said that the governor’s surgery was a success and the surgeon found no sign that the cancer had spread beyond the prostate.

Ask A Doc: Men’s Health Matters

Dear Doc: I often read about woman cancer issues in the media, but what about us men? I am a 52-year-old male and I’m wondering what cancer screenings should I undergo? Dear Reader: Cancer is a significant health concern for both men and woman. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US .

Act on cancer signs, urges award-winning East Lancashire GP

AN award-winning cancer GP from East Lancashire is urging men to get themselves more clued-up on prostate cancer – as the condition is set to become the most common in the UK. Dr Neil Smith is leading the fight to raise awareness of the cancer for clinical commissioners in Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire as part of an awareness month in March.

The ‘Informed’ Series, Hosted by Rob Lowe, Will Cover Lung…

The popular actor from numerous film and television roles has applied his talents to the world of public television as he hosts a show titled “Informed” with Rob Lowe. The public television series seeks to shine a light on some of the most important issues that face modern society today in an effort to educate the viewing audience.

Advaxis to Host Research Reception at Society of Gynecologic Oncology …

Advaxis, Inc. , a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing cancer immunotherapies, will host a Research Reception during the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. The reception will be held from 5:30-7:00 p.m. ET on Monday, March 13, in National Harbor Room 15 at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.

Study highlights potential tolerability of single fraction of HDR…

Results from a new prospective clinical trial indicate that high-dose-rate brachytherapy administered in a single, 19 Gray treatment may be a safe and effective alternative to longer courses of HDR treatment for men with localized prostate cancer. The study is available online in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics , the flagship journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology .

Professor’s selfies pile up to 11,000

Now approaching 11,000 photos, the changes in Karl Baden’s appearance over time don’t appear dramatic. But in 2001, the 64-year-old Boston College professor underwent chemotherapy to treat prostate cancer and became noticeably thinner.

Diamondbacks announce interim bench coach: Reno Aces manager Jerry Narron

When the announcement that bench coach Ron Gardenhire would be undergoing surgery to treat prostate cancer, the first question was who would replace him? That question now has an answer as the Diamondbacks announced an interim replacement while Gardenhire recovers from the surgery. Torey Lovullo announces Jerry Narron will step in as interim bench coach when Ron Gardenhire takes his leave of absence.

Metastatic Hormone Refractory (Castration Resistant,…

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Myriad’s Prolaris Test Significantly Improves the Risk…

Myriad Genetics, Inc. , a global leader in personalized medicine, today announced new data demonstrating the utility of the ProlarisA test to more accurately classify mortality risk and guide the management of newly diagnosed men with prostate cancer. The data are being presented at the 2017 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium meeting in Orlando, Fla.

Man drops 70 pounds after cancer diagnosis

… doing the surgery,” said Bariatric Physician Assistant Lauren White, “Because it’s an increased risk to your health if we do the surgery now.” The 350-pound Stone has lost 70 pounds with the New Direction program at the hospital. His was a rapid …

The Truth about PSA and Prostate Cancer

… cancer with a PSA test. Instead, it recommends that men have a chance to make an informed decision with their health care provider about whether to be screened. The decision should be made after getting information about the uncertainties, risks, …

Radiotherapy Market Research Insights, Intended Audience, Regional…

Synopsis of Radiotherapy Market Market Segmentation: Global Radiotherapy Market has been segmented as follows: -On the basis of Types which comprises of external beam radiation therapy, internal radiation therapy, systemic radiation therapy and others and others -On the basis of End Users which consists of hospitals, clinics, research facilities and others.

Breast cancer treatment to start within weeks

Radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer patients at the North West Cancer Centre will begin within weeks, it has been confirmed. Andrew Reilly, Head of Physics at the North West Cancer Services, said that the treatment of head and neck, bladder and rectum cancers and a range of palliative therapies are also expected to be fully operational by mid-summer.

Scientists identify structure of androgenic receptor essential to fight against prostate cancer

A team led by researchers of the Institute of Biomedicine of the University of Barcelona and the Research Institute of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau shows for the first time, the three-dimensional structure of the homodimeric androgen receptor ligand-binding domain, a structure that eluded researchers for years. This new structure of the nuclear receptor allows explaining more than forty mutations related to prostate cancer, one of the most common worldwide and especially in Catalonia, as well as known developing disorders such as the androgen insensitivity syndromes.

Chichester cancer nurse to cycle from London to Paris for Myeloma UK

The drugs and treatment options available now were not available then, and new advances in the treatment of Myeloma are being made all the time. Rusty said: “”As a cancer nurse working at the Fernhurst Centre at St Richards Hospital, I see patients with this blood disease receiving drugs that can offer a better quality of life and much longer remission times than a few years ago.

World Cancer Day marked with city events

The global initiative which takes place today aims to give people a better understanding of what cancer is and how it is fought. In Oxford, the Town Hall is open for a gathering of guest speakers from Macmillan, Sue Ryder, Oxfordshire Prostate Cancer Support Group, the Cochrane Centre and Oxfordshire County Council .

Radiation with or without Antiandrogen Therapy in Recurrent Prostate Cancer

To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document. With a median follow-up of 13 years, a randomized comparison of radiotherapy with or without antiandrogen therapy in patients with a rising PSA level after prostatectomy showed that 2 years of antiandrogen therapy resulted in a significantly higher overall survival rate.

The Latest: White House still assessing Israeli settlements

The White House says new Israeli settlements or the expansion of existing ones beyond their current borders may not help achieve peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. Spokesman Sean Spicer says President Donald Trump’s administration doesn’t believe the existence of settlements is an impediment to peace, although it has yet to take an official position on settlement construction.

Trump’s Hair Growth Medicine: What Is Finasteride?

Donald Trump’s personal doctor recently revealed that the president takes a handful of medications, including a daily aspirin to lower heart attack risk, an antibiotic to treat the skin condition rosacea, a statin to lower cholesterol – and a hair-loss drug called finasteride. The physician, Dr. Harold Bornstein, credited finasteride with helping maintain Trump’s head of hair, as well as his own long locks.

Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2017

… of the greatest minds from around the world to maintain the high quality of our biomedical research enterprise and health care services,” they wrote. “Limiting the exchange of ideas, practices, and data across cultures has the potential to …

HHS Nominee Tom Price Targeted Panel That Urged Fewer Cancer Screenings

If the last few years are any guide, one group that may find itself in the crosshairs of Rep. Tom Price, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is an influential panel of medical experts. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, a group of mostly physician and academics from top universities, reviews medical practices to see whether they are supported by research and evidence.