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Drug combo cuts death risk by 40% in recurrent prostate cancer

Men whose prostate cancer returns after surgery or radiation therapy may now have a new, life-extending treatment option. A new clinical trial has shown that...

New drug combo may effectively treat recurrent prostate cancer

Researchers from UCLA have found a promising new way to help men with recurring prostate cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. In a...

Diabetes drug metformin could help treat prostate cancer

Scientists at Columbia University have discovered that metformin, a common and inexpensive diabetes drug, may help treat certain types of prostate cancer. This breakthrough could...

New drug could stop prostate cancer’s growth

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a powerful new way to stop prostate cancer from growing—by targeting the genetic “switches” that fuel...

New drug combo can slow deadly prostate cancer

A new international study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that a new drug combination could help slow down a...

PSA prostate testing may do more harm than good, Oxford study warns

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, and many men turn to prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests in hopes of...

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...