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Recent research published in BJU International has found that prostate cancer patients who smoke have an increased risk of suffering from treatment side effects, developing future cancer recurrences or ultimately ... Read more

January 29, 2015January 29, 2015

Link Between Metabolic Syndrome and Benign Prostatic Enlargement Focus of Recent Sutudy

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In a recent study titled “Metabolic syndrome and benign prostatic enlargement: a systematic review and meta-analysis”, published in BJU International, a team of researchers from the University of Florence, Italy, ... Read more

January 28, 2015January 28, 2015

Prostate Cancer Foundation Reveals Six New Challenge Awards

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The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) has announced its six Challenge Awards winners. These awards are focus on improving the treatment of lethal prostate cancer by financially supporting multi-disciplinary teams of researchers. ... Read more

January 27, 2015January 27, 2015

Researchers Demonstrate Role Of Specific Protein in Prostate Cancer Progression

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A recent study by Louisiana State University researchers has found that Rab7, a protein regulating lysosomal traffic, has tumor suppressive properties that can lower the invasion and metastatic potential of ... Read more

January 26, 2015January 26, 2015

No Race Disparities in Prostate Cancer Outcomes Within VA Healthcare System

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In a recent study titled “VA Study Reveals No Race Disparities in Prostate Cancer Outcomes”, published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, researchers found that among prostate cancer patients who ... Read more

January 21, 2015January 21, 2015

High-Dose Robotic SBRT in the Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer

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In a recent study titled “High-Dose Robotic Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Patients With Prostate Cancer, Preliminary Results in 26 Patients”, published in the Technology in Cancer Research ... Read more

January 20, 2015

Potential Prostate Cancer Biomarker Identified

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A team of researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has published their latest results in Nature Genetics, whereby they reveal an extensive genetic analysis of long non-coding ... Read more

January 19, 2015

New Genes Involved In Prostate Cancer Resistance Identified

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Roswell Park Cancer Institute researchers have identified a novel approach to control aggressive and resistant forms of prostate cancer. The team, led by Leigh Ellis, PhD, preformed RNA-sequencing using tumors ... Read more

January 16, 2015January 16, 2015

Natural Element Present in Broccoli Can Be Used In Prostate Cancer Therapy

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Crucial cancer-fighting mechanisms behind sulforaphane’s action have been found, suggesting this phytochemical, naturally present in food such as broccoli, could be developed into an advanced prostate cancer therapeutic drug. Sulforaphane ... Read more

January 14, 2015January 14, 2015

Testosterone Therapy Can Benefit Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients

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A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers has found that testosterone can suppress some types of advanced forms of prostate cancer, while ... Read more