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July 14, 2017

Neolys Develops Blood Test to Help Doctors Decide Radiotherapy Levels for Prostate Cancer

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Neolys Diagnostics has developed a blood test to measure patients’ sensitivity to radiation before they receive radiation therapy, a common prostate cancer treatment. The test helps doctors choose a radiation level that a patient’s ... Read more

March 9, 2017

Single High Dose of Brachytherapy Is Effective Against Prostate Cancer, Study Finds

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A single high-dose brachytherapy treatment is as effective against localized prostate cancer as many low doses over time, and is safe, according to a study. The research, “Favorable Preliminary Outcomes for Men ... Read more

March 6, 2017March 6, 2017

Mathematical Modeling Identifies Aggressive Prostate Cancer That Needs Treatment

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A new approach to mathematical modeling of prostate cancer has made it possible to spot potentially life-threatening tumors among the ones that are less threatening, allowing physicians to selectively offer ... Read more

February 23, 2017February 23, 2017

Shorter Course of Radiation Therapy Supported for Prostate Cancer by Oncologists in Editorial

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Shorter courses of radiation therapy to fight prostate cancer may be just as effective and safe as longer ones, but less costly and burdening to men with the disease, according to ... Read more

November 18, 2016November 18, 2016

Exercise and Healthy Diet During Treatment for Prostate Cancer of ‘Clear Benefit,’ Study Says

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Cancer and its treatment are often associated with a marked decline in patients’ physical abilities and quality of life. But researchers are reporting that exercise, both during and after treatment, that is ... Read more

September 19, 2016October 4, 2016

Prostate Cancer Study Finds Little Difference Between Active Monitoring and Agressive Treatment Over 10 Years

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Active monitoring of patients with localized prostate cancer is as effective as surgery and radiotherapy in terms of 10-year survival after diagnosis, according to findings from the largest prostate cancer ... Read more

May 31, 2016

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment After Prostate Cancer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_JoKP5Gl_U Whether as a temporary side effect or a permanent problem, some level of erectile dysfunction (ED) will likely be experienced by all men following treatment for prostate cancer, according to the Prostate ... Read more