Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds
March 11, 2023 GMTResearchers have found long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer is a safe alternative to immediate surgery or radiation.
The results, released Saturday, are encouraging for men who want to avoid treatment-related sexual and incontinence problems, said Dr.
Ardern, rival turn her hot-mic vulgarity into charity’s win
December 22, 2022 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — When New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on a hot mic using a vulgarity against a rival politician last week, it seemed the nation's political discourse could be taking an ugly turn heading into an election year.
Doctors suggest new names for low-grade prostate cancer
April 18, 2022 GMTA cancer diagnosis is scary. Some doctors say it’s time to rename low-grade prostate cancer to eliminate the alarming C-word.
Cancer cells develop in nearly all prostates as men age, and most prostate cancers are harmless.
Netherlands coach Van Gaal says he has prostate cancer
April 4, 2022 GMTTHE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Netherlands national soccer team coach Louis van Gaal has revealed that he is being treated for an aggressive form of prostate cancer but still plans to lead the team at the World Cup in Qatar in November.
Tiger King Joe Exotic delaying treatment for resentencing
December 16, 2021 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The former Oklahoma zookeeper known as “Tiger King” Joe Exotic is delaying prostate cancer treatments until after his resentencing on convictions for a murder-for-hire plot and violating federal wildlife laws, according to a motion filed in federal court.
‘Next big wave’: Radiation drugs track and kill cancer cells
June 3, 2021 GMTDoctors are reporting improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug that delivers radiation directly to tumor cells.
Few such drugs are approved now, but the approach may become a new way to treat patients with other hard-to-reach or inoperable cancers.
Al Roker to take time off work to battle prostate cancer
November 6, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Weatherman and morning TV co-host Al Roker has revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will be undergoing surgery to have his prostate removed...
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Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment
July 5, 2019 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prostate cancer patients given hormone-blocking treatment, a large, U...
Drugs make headway against lung, breast, prostate cancers
June 3, 2019 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with hard-to-treat forms of lung, breast and prostate cancer, doctors reported at the world's largest cancer conference...
Dr. Keith Roach: Lower-leg swelling may be due to venous insufficiency
January 24, 2019 GMTDEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old man in reasonably good health. I have taken blood pressure medicine for about 30 years. For the past six months, I have been taking trospium tablets to treat frequent urination.
US cancer death rate hits milestone: 25 years of decline
January 8, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. cancer death rate has hit a milestone: It's been falling for at least 25 years, according to a new report...
OLBH to Host Prostate Cancer support group Dec. 11
December 7, 2018 GMTASHLAND — Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) is hosting a prostate cancer support group meeting at the hospital Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 5:30 p.m. on the fifth floor of Bellefonte Centre (1000 Ashland Drive.) The guest speaker for the meeting will be radiation oncologist Anshu Jain, M.D.
Blacks fare surprisingly well in prostate cancer research
June 1, 2018 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Black men with advanced prostate cancer fared surprisingly well in two new studies that challenge current thinking about racial disparities in the disease.
Blacks are more likely to get prostate cancer and to die from it than whites, but the new research suggests getting access to the same treatment may help balance the odds — even if it doesn't greatly extend life after cancer has spread.
US panel leaves prostate screening up to men, their doctors
May 8, 2018 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Whether to get screened for prostate cancer is a question that men aged 55 to 69 should decide themselves in consultation with their doctors, according to finalized guidance issued Tuesday by an influential panel of health care experts...
For prostate cancer, older men should consider test
April 16, 2018 GMTOn Feb. 15, I joined about 165,000 other men in the country who are diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Thankfully, my family physician had ordered a PSA test this year as part of my annual physical examination, and my urologist followed up with a biopsy.
Doc: Pros, cons of finasteride for enlarged prostate
November 9, 2017 GMTDear Dr. Roach: I have an enlarged prostate but no diagnosed prostate cancer, having had a prostate MRI.
My most recent exam showed an enlarged prostate. My PSA is still below 4, and I've been taking two tamsulosin pills daily, but from time to time I get up more than several times during the night.
Prostate Cancer and African Ancestry
August 30, 2017 GMTBarney Morris was only 41 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer during a routine annual physical in 2004. He had no symptoms; just an elevated PSA test – the number was 4.2. He had a biopsy; cancer was found, and then he had surgery to remove his prostate.
Mayo: Discovery may improve treatment for prostate cancer
August 17, 2017 GMTMayo Clinic researchers believe they've discovered a way to improve precision therapy for prostate cancer after identifying a new cause of treatment resistance.
In a report published this week in "Nature Medicine," Mayo researchers detailed how the role of mutation on certain genes impacts resistance to one class of drugs.
Prostate cancer screening should be based on individual circumstances
August 1, 2017 GMTDEAR MAYO CLINIC: At what age should I be screened for prostate cancer? I have read different things about the best time to first have it done.
There are no hard and fast rules for when men should be screened for prostate cancer.
Rev. Charles W. Quann: Giving God thanks every day
July 15, 2017 GMTI am grateful to God for this day, for “This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it”. (Psalm 118:24.) I have been reluctant to tell everyone about my treatments for prostate cancer, but I now want to be transparent.
Drugs score big wins against lung, prostate, breast cancers
June 5, 2017 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Drugs are scoring big wins against common cancers, setting new standards for how to treat many prostate, breast and lung tumors...
Prostate cancer support group to hold meeting at library
April 29, 2017 GMTProstate cancer tests are now OK with US panel, with caveats
April 11, 2017 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — An influential U.S. government advisory panel is dropping its opposition to routine prostate cancer screening in favor of letting men decide for themselves after talking with their doctor...
Prostate cancer support group to meet Tuesday at Durango library
March 5, 2017 GMTProstate cancer & dementia: Do hormone blockers boost risks?
October 13, 2016 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Hormone-blocking drugs for prostate cancer may increase men's chances for developing dementia, a large study suggests, but researchers say the results aren't conclusive enough to recommend avoiding a treatment that can improve survival...