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New oral drug may help treat prostate cancer

In the search for better cancer treatments, doctors are always looking for ways to fight the disease more effectively while causing fewer side effects. A...

How a common diabetes drug could help stop spread of prostate cancer

Researchers at Columbia University have made a significant breakthrough in prostate cancer treatment with the diabetes drug metformin. Their study reveals that metformin could be...

Healthy habits could help prostate cancer survivors live longer, study finds

Men who survive prostate cancer can significantly improve their chances of living longer by following healthy lifestyle guidelines, according to new research from the...

New targeted therapy could delay prostate cancer progression, study finds

A new treatment that combines a specialized radioactive drug with focused radiation therapy has been shown to significantly slow the progression of recurrent prostate...

Common bladder infection may signal hidden cancers in middle age, study finds

A common bladder infection known as cystitis may be more than just an uncomfortable nuisance. New research suggests it could act as an early warning...

Simple urine test could detect prostate cancer early

A new international study suggests that a simple urine test could help doctors detect prostate cancer early. The research was led by scientists from Karolinska...

Active surveillance helps men avoid unnecessary surgery for prostate cancer

About one in eight men in the United States are diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. However, each man’s risk can vary based on...

New way to stop aggressive prostate cancer

Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have made an important discovery about aggressive prostate cancer. They found a possible reason why some...

A new way to fight aggressive prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is common, but in some cases, it can change into a much more dangerous form. Scientists at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer...

Do I have prostate cancer? Why a simple PSA blood test alone won’t give...

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over...