Rising Prostate Cancer in Asians Correlates with Western Diet
The incidence and death rates of certain cancers have typically been much lower among Asian populations when compared with those in North America, Europe, and … Read more
Prostate Cancer
Does Dutasteride (Avodart) Increase Prostate Cancer Risk?
Results of a four-year study show that men who took dutasteride (Avodart), a drug commonly prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), were less likely to … Read more
Facts About Immunotherapy Every Patient Should Know
Provenge information gathering can be challenging since this immunotherapy treatment for prostate cancer has been getting a lot of press lately. It can be difficult … Read more
Does Obesity Increase Prostate Cancer Risk After Hormone Therapy?
Results of a new study show that among men with prostate cancer who were treated with hormone therapy, those who were overweight or obese had … Read more
Provenge Compared To Zytiga
Provenge compared to Zytiga for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer has shown that both of these relatively new treatments can extend overall survival. This has … Read more
Exercise Helps Prostate Cancer Treatment
A study presented in 2014 at the AACR-Prostate Cancer Foundation Conference on Advances in Prostate Cancer Research reported a surprising relationship between vigorous exercise and … Read more
How Long Do Men Taking Provenge Live?
Provenge life expectancy is something you will want to know about following treatment with Provenge just as you would with any medical treatment for prostate cancer. In 2011 … Read more
What is External Beam Radiation for Prostate Cancer?
For men who have localized or locally advanced prostate cancer, one of the main treatment options is external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). (Removal of the … Read more
How to Prepare for Treatment with Provenge
Preparing for treatment with Provenge requires more steps than do other prostate cancer treatments. Let’s assume you, along with your healthcare team and your loved … Read more