One of the most frustrating situations for men who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer is worrying the disease will return. A new test developed by scientists at Imperial College London and the University of Vigo may help alleviate some of that worry, as the test may detect prostate cancer recurrence early by identifying ultra-low levels…
One goal of prostate cancer research is to develop tests that allow early detection of the disease and a means to determine if and when the disease may spread. Currently, the main test for prostate cancer screening, the PSA test, detects any abnormality in the prostate and is not specific for prostate cancer. However, there is the…
It appears we may be able to help starve prostate cancer with food. Researchers have discovered that a combination of apple peels and turmeric, or more specifically, several natural compounds found in these foods, may be a recipe for fighting prostate cancer. At the University of Texas at Austin, an investigative team tested 142 natural…
Results of a retrospective review show that men with low testosterone who chose testosterone replacement therapy after prostatectomy were not at increased risk of prostate cancer recurrence. This study was presented at the 2012 American Urological Association annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Use of testosterone replacement therapy in men with prostate cancer has been controversial because…
Pile up the spinach and other leafy greens, and while you’re at it, add some carrots and tomatoes, too. A new study from the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) reports that men whose diets are high in leafy green vegetables and vegetables high in carotenoids have a reduced risk of aggressive prostate cancer….
The typical radiation therapy for treatment of prostate cancer involves nearly 40 sessions. Now researchers are working on a new approach called stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for prostate cancer that reduces that number down to only 5. Receiving only five radiation treatments for prostate cancer could be life-changing for men with the disease. Currently, men who…
It’s a question that haunts men who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer: will the cancer come back? A team of radiation oncologists at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) Cancer Program have discovered a way to help answer that question and report that oxygen is a clue to prostate cancer recurrence in men with intermediate-risk…
While androgen deprivation therapy is the mainstay of prostate cancer treatment today, targeted therapy offers additional treatment options when men develop castration resistant prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is considered a progressive disease with initial treatments targeting androgens, the predominate male hormones (such as testosterone) that allow prostate cancer to grow and spread. As a result,…
Multiparametric MRI – What is it? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a scanning method that uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and special computer software to show detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. Unlike X-rays and CT (computed tomography) scans, MRI has no radiation. It is safe and noninvasive. MRI scans…
Provenge compared to Xtandi is just one exercise in decision-making facing men who have been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has not responded to hormone therapy. Xtandi (enzalutamide) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on August 31, 2012. Whenever a new drug hits the market, one of the first questions to ask is,…
Researchers with the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new test that could be used along with the standard PSA screenings to detect early prostate cancer and aid physicians in making treatment decisions. The Michigan Center for Translational Pathology is working with Gen-Probe Inc in hopes of offering the test to patients within…
If you’re a man or have a man in your life, the controversy over whether men should bypass regular prostate cancer testing using the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, as recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force, has likely been on your radar recently. Although the debate has been contentious, you could say it’s been…
Compared with white men, African-American men are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer in their early 50s and twice as likely to die of the disease. (American Cancer Society) They are also more likely to be in an advanced stage of the disease when diagnosed. (Winterich 2009). Recent findings released at the American Urological…
As coffee lovers know, there are many ways to prepare a cup of coffee, and in central Italy, the three ingredients–in addition to the coffee beans–are high pressure, high temperature, and no filters. The resulting beverage will not only wake you up, it also apparently has other benefits as well. A new study from Italy…
If you are wondering how to choose a prostate cancer treatment, there are several things you should know. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer that afflict American men, second only to skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about one in six men will be diagnosed with the disease….
In case you haven’t seen earlier studies, a new Phase III trial provides evidence concerning whether selenium supplements help prevent prostate cancer, and the answer is no. This latest study was done to determine if selenium benefits might protect men who have high-grade PIN prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN) against developing prostate cancer. Men with HGPIN…
New research suggests fried foods cause prostate cancer among men who eat these foods at least once a week. This finding highlights the importance of diet and nutrition in prostate cancer risk. The new study is also the first one to point out that deep fried foods may present a significant risk for prostate cancer….
Men with prostate cancer who are considering hormone therapy or who are already on hormone therapy may be encouraged by the results of a new study appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The meta-analysis found that hormone therapy did not increase the risk of cardiovascular deaths, plus it showed a lower risk…
The most basic treatment for prostate cancer is active surveillance, or watchful waiting, which, unlike other treatments for prostate cancer you may read about, does not involve taking any type of substance or undergoing a medical procedure. Active surveillance means you keep an eye on your situation, typically by returning to your doctor regularly for…
To reduce your risk for developing prostate diseases, including prostate cancer, you should include nutrients and supplements in your lifestyle that have been shown in clinical studies to help protect against them. Here are six natural cancer killers to make a part of your diet as much as possible: 1. Cayenne (capsaicin) Scientists have found…
