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...
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...