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Advocacy group seeks more funding for prostate cancer programs
Date: 2011-02-02 00:00:00

The Prostate Cancer Roundtable, a group of nonprofit advocacy groups, has released a new policy agenda that calls for increased funding of prostate cancer testing and research programs.... Full Story

Older men are more at risk for prostate cancer complications
Date: 2011-02-03 00:00:00

Older men may benefit the most from PSA testing for prostate cancer. According to new findings from Army researchers, individuals over 70 have far more risk factors for the condition, and generally experience poorer outcomes when they develop the disease.... Full Story

Experts affirm benefits of PSA testing
Date: 2011-02-04 00:00:00

Despite some recent controversy in the medical community over the efficacy of PSA testing, urological experts continue to affirm that the test is the most accurate warning sign of prostate cancer in men. Additionally, its ability to provide an early diagnosis makes it a valuable tool to fight the disease in its earliest stages, when it is easiest to eliminate.... Full Story

Experts recommend more PSA testing
Date: 2011-02-07 00:00:00

When treating men for urinary tract issues, doctors should always start with a PSA test, according to new guidelines for testing for, treating and preventing benign prostatic hyperplasia developed by the American Urologic Association, according to HealthDay News.... Full Story

Dutasteride not cost-effective for prevention of prostate cancer
Date: 2011-02-09 00:00:00

Some health experts have recommended that any man who receives a PSA test result that puts them in a high-risk category for prostate cancer begin taking dutasteride, a medication that has been shown to reduce the size of enlarged prostates. However, a new study published by the journal Cancer Prevention Research has found that this is not a cost-effective way to prevent the disease.... Full Story

Study cracks genetic code of prostate cancer
Date: 2011-02-10 00:00:00

Researchers from the Dana Farber Cancer institute have successfully sequenced the entire genome of prostate cancer cells. The findings could provide tremendous insights into the nature of the disease, which could improve doctors' ability to treat prostate cancer in men who have received positive PSA tests.... Full Story

Genetics help doctors know if cancer is deadly
Date: 2011-02-11 00:00:00

Following a positive PSA test of prostate cancer, men and their doctors may have several difficult choices. First and foremost among these is what type of treatment approach to take. They all have their own benefits and drawbacks, and choosing correctly is extremely important.... Full Story

Medical experts call for update to PSA testing guidelines
Date: 2011-02-14 00:00:00

Following the release of a recent study, which found that men over 70 are at much higher risk of developing prostate cancer, experts hope that PSA testing guidelines will soon be revised to reflect the growing understanding that risk increases with age.... Full Story

Early balding shown to indicate increased prostate cancer risk
Date: 2011-02-17 00:00:00

Men who began going bald at a young may benefit from seeking PSA testing to check for prostate cancer. A new study published in the journal The Annals of Oncology found that men who start losing their hair in their 20s are significantly more likely to develop the disease.... Full Story

Study shows pomegranate extract may slow prostate tumor growth
Date: 2011-02-21 00:00:00

Men who have received positive PSA test results for potential prostate cancer may benefit from getting more pomegranate into their diet. A new study from Johns Hopkins University researchers shows that an extract of the fruit may be able to slow prostate cancer growth, according to Renal and Urology News.... Full Story

Wrong men may receive prostate cancer testing, study finds
Date: 2011-02-22 00:00:00

Too few men who are at high risk of prostate cancer receive preventative measures, such as prostate cancer testing, according to a new study from the University of Chicago Medical Center.... Full Story

Men can limit prostate risk through lifestyle improvements
Date: 2011-02-28 00:00:00

Men who are concerned about receiving a positive PSA test for prostate cancer may not know that many of the risk factors for the disease are entirely within their control, and that making a few simple lifestyle changes can have a major benefit.... Full Story

Too many doctors fail to mention PSA testing to patients, survey finds
Date: 2011-03-03 00:00:00

Despite the fact that a few medical professionals doubt the usefulness of PSA testing, it remains the most effective way to diagnose prostate cancer, and most medical organizations recommend that men seek testing on a regular basis, particularly if their age or family history puts them in a high-risk group.... Full Story

Experts warn of association between prostate cancer and obesity
Date: 2011-03-09 00:00:00

Men who receive a positive PSA test for prostate cancer may benefit from exercising to lose excess pounds as part of their treatment, as experts say that men who are heavier may have worse outcomes than males of a healthy weight.... Full Story

Experts recommend frequent prostate cancer testing
Date: 2011-03-16 00:00:00

While recognizing that some men with high PSA test results are overtreated, officials from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network said that prostate cancer testing should remain a high priority in the coming years, according Medscape Medical News.... Full Story

Prostate cancer treatment may result in weight gain
Date: 2011-03-17 00:00:00

Following a positive PSA test, men face many treatment options, each of which come along with their own benefits and drawbacks. For example, a new study shows that the vast majority of men who are treated with androgen deprivation therapy experience significant weight gain in the first year of therapy.... Full Story

Doctor warns men about prostate cancer myths
Date: 2011-03-18 00:00:00

A lack of urinary symptoms does not mean that men should skip PSA tests, says one prostate cancer expert. They may still have the disease even in the absence of symptoms and frequent screening is instrumental in catching the disease in its early stages when it is most treatable.... Full Story

Overuse of costly new prostate cancer treatments drive up costs
Date: 2011-03-21 00:00:00

Some medical professionals have in recent years tried to pin rising prostate cancer treatment costs on heavy use of PSA testing. However, a new study suggests that the over use of new and costly therapies that are only marginally supported by clinical evidence may be the true culprit.... Full Story

PSA test needs vary among different men
Date: 2011-03-25 00:00:00

Prostate cancer is among the most common types of cancer in men, which is why experts recommend frequent PSA testing to help men understand their individual prostate cancer risk. However, the frequency of testing should depend on the man’s age.... Full Story

Older men are more likely than younger men to get PSA testing
Date: 2011-03-30 00:00:00

Many men who are at high risk for prostate cancer do not receive PSA tests, while too many older men who have little risk of the disease are being screened, according to a new study published in the Clinical Journal of Oncology.... Full Story

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