Hormonal therapy for aggressive prostate cancer: How long is enough?
Men weighing treatment options for intermediate- or high-risk cancer that is still localized to the prostate can face a tricky... Read More
Long-term vigorous exercise may lower risk of advanced and fatal prostate cancers
Prostate cancer is among the most common forms of cancer affecting men today. In 2018, more than 1.2 million new cases will... Read More
New Blood Test May Someday Help Guide the Best Treatment for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Analyzing circulating tumor cells (CTCs) isn’t part of routine care yet for patients with metastatic prostate cancer, in part because... Read More
Yoga Lessens Treatment-Related Symptoms in Men with Prostate Cancer
Decades of research show that yoga can reduce the emotional and physical fatigue brought on by cancer treatment. In 2017,... Read More
Combination Hormonal Therapy Boosts Survival in Men with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
A standard approach for treating aggressive prostate cancer is to give therapies that block testosterone, a tumor-stimulating hormone. Should initial... Read More
New Approach Identifies Returning Prostate Cancer
For the first time, researchers have mapped patterns of prostate cancer recurrence following surgery, which may help doctors choose the... Read More
Shortened Radiation Therapy May Help With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
A new study found that patients with low-risk prostate cancer may be able to undergo a shortened course of radiation... Read More
Immediate Radiation when PSA Levels Spike After Prostate Cancer Surgery Helps Reduce Risk of Recurrence
In October, researchers reported that giving salvage radiation as soon as PSA is detected could substantially reduce the risk of... Read More