Treatment with abiraterone significantly improves survival in advanced prostate cancer
In December, researchers reported findings from a study showing that the drug abiraterone halves the risk of prostate cancer death among... Read More
Popular drugs used for treating enlarged prostates associated with high-grade prostate cancer
If a man has an enlarged prostate, there’s a good chance he’ll be treated with a type of drug called... Read More
In search of better ways to find and treat prostate cancer
More and better biomarkers are needed for many medical conditions but especially for prostate cancer. For men who do have prostate... Read More
African American men respond better to treatments for advanced prostate cancer in clinical trials
Racial differences have long been evident in prostate cancer statistics. In particular, African American men are diagnosed with prostate cancer... Read More
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