For older black men, a lifesaving push for more prostate cancer tests
African American men are more likely than white men to develop and die of prostate cancer, and there is an... Read More
Conquering cancer by attacking the disease’s genetic abnormalities
Comprehensive tumor profiling — in which individuals are matched with drugs that target specific genetic mutations or other abnormalities —... Read More
Watching but Not Treating Cancer Can be Hard. Sometimes It’s The Right Approach.
There is a good argument to be made for taking the watch-and-wait approach (sometimes called “active surveillance”) over treatments that... Read More
South African Musician Hugh Masekela Battles Prostate Cancer
South African musician Hugh Masekela says he is canceling commitments in the near future because he needs all his energy... Read More
Cancer Drug Prices Are So High That Doctors Will Test Cutting Doses
A group of prominent cancer doctors is planning a novel assault on high drug costs, using clinical trials to show... Read More
Drugs Score Big Wins Against Lung, Prostate, Breast Cancers
Drugs are scoring big wins against common cancers, setting new standards for how to treat many prostate, breast and lung... Read More
The Federal Panel That Opposed Prostate Cancer Screening Just Changed its Mind
An influential federal task force has dropped its controversial opposition to routine screening for prostate cancer and now says that... Read More
Long-Term Aspirin Use Associated with Reduced Risk of Dying From Cancer, Study Shows
Long-term use of aspirin is associated with lower risk of dying from various types of cancers, including colorectal, lung, breast and prostate... Read More
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may pose a risk for black men
According to a new study, black men treated with hormone therapy for prostate cancer may have a higher risk of... Read More