Private MD News - Prostate

	PSA testing is a vital part of men's health, experts say Date: 2010-08-27 21:44:06 When it is found early, prostate cancer can be extremely treatable and relatively easy to cure. However, when the problem goes undiscovered and is allowed to develop, it can have deadly consequences.... Full Story
	Common herbicide linked to prostate health problems Date: 2010-08-25 20:02:09 PSA testing may benefit men who have been exposed to the herbicide Atrazine, as a new study has found that the weed killer may cause inflammation that leads to prostate health problems.... Full Story
	Groups advocate for PSA testing Date: 2010-08-23 20:28:17 PSA testing has recently come under fire from some critics who claim that it leads to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatment. However, most health experts believe that the test is a vital diagnostic for detecting prostate cancer that saves many men's lives.... Full Story
	Groups offer free PSA testing Date: 2010-08-20 21:18:43 Despite the fact that studies have linked regular PSA testing to lower levels of prostate cancer, some experts feel that too few men are seeking the procedure. Several obstacles stand in the way of getting more men tested, including education, access and interest in prostate health.... Full Story
	Groups offer free PSA testing Date: 2010-08-03 20:35:44 In an effort to get more men to seek PSA testing, many community health groups offer the procedure for free, a move which experts say may reduce the instance of death from the disease.... Full Story
	Advocates say PSA testing is effective Date: 2010-07-28 19:59:18 Despite recent controversy in which opponents of PSA testing claimed that the screening method leads to over-diagnosis and overtreatment, most health experts still say that the test is the most effective means for detecting prostate cancer in its early stages while it is treatable. ... Full Story
	Public service messages may hinder PSA testing campaigns Date: 2010-07-27 21:07:41 Many men who avoid PSA testing do so because they feel few other men are receiving screening for prostate cancer, and feel that it is not necessary, according to a new study from German researchers. ... Full Story
	Androgen levels key to PSA testing Date: 2010-07-21 20:14:50 PSA testing is a vital tool for detecting prostate cancer in men. The test measures the amount of the hormone androgen produced by prostate growths. High levels of this hormone have been linked to advanced stage prostate cancer. ... Full Story
	Health departments offer free PSA tests Date: 2010-07-20 19:29:35 In an effort to make PSA testing more available to low-income individuals who may not be able to afford the procedure on their own, public health departments across the country are offering free prostate cancer screening. ... Full Story
	High-fat diets increase chances of prostate cancer Date: 2010-07-16 20:49:13 Individuals who regularly consume fatty foods may benefit from PSA testing, as a new study has found that unhealthy diets may increase the risk of prostate cancer.... Full Story
	Government health group recommends PSA testing Date: 2010-07-15 18:37:36 In a reversal of its previous position - which states that PSA testing may lead to the overdiagnosis and overtreatment of prostate cancer - the National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently acknowledged new evidence showing that cancer test helps prevent deaths. ... Full Story
	Men with prostate cancer are more likely to have healthy bones Date: 2010-07-13 22:03:48 PSA testing may predict more than a man's risk for developing prostate cancer. A new study has found that men who are free of the cancer are more likely to develop low bone mineral content (BMC), which many contribute to fragile bones, fractures and osteoporosis. ... Full Story
	New York hospitals offer free PSA testing Date: 2010-07-12 21:06:46 The debate over whether PSA testing is the most efficient tool for detecting prostate cancer continues to rage. However, recent research has shown that the test is able to detect harmful growths at an earlier stage than other methods.... Full Story
	PSA testing predicts risk of death Date: 2010-07-09 20:54:36 PSA testing may be an effective tool in predicting how likely a man is to die from prostate cancer, according to new research from the Duke University Medical Center. ... Full Story
	PSA testing shown to cut prostate cancer deaths Date: 2010-07-01 22:14:04 Despite recent controversy over the necessity of screening all men for prostate cancer using PSA testing, a new study has found that using the screening tool can cut deaths from prostate cancer in half. ... Full Story
	Statins may lower the risk of prostate cancer recurrence Date: 2010-06-29 21:30:23 Men who have had a prostatectomy to remove cancer are less likely to see a recurrence of tumors as shown by PSA testing if they are also taking statins to control their cholesterol, a new study has found.... Full Story
	Exposure to pesticides tied to prostate cancer Date: 2010-06-22 21:32:03 A new study has found that men who have been exposed to certain pesticides may benefit from PSA testing, as the chemicals have been linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer.... Full Story
	Genetic markers could bolster PSA testing reliability Date: 2010-06-08 20:29:56 PSA testing is one of the most effective methods for detecting prostate cancer. However, the test has had limited success in diagnosing some younger men with particularly aggressive forms of the disease.... Full Story
	PSA testing is safe and effective, experts say Date: 2010-05-25 18:40:39 The PSA test, a common measurement of a man's risk for developing prostate cancer, has recently been at the center of controversy. Some argue that the test is too expensive and leads to many over-diagnoses. ... Full Story
	PSA test helps men survive prostate cancer Date: 2010-05-17 18:38:30 Doctors are nearly unanimous when it comes whether or not men should have their prostate tested as they age. Many believe that testing can find problems at earlier stages when cancers are more treatable, which can help save men's lives.... Full Story
	Prostate Cancer Foundation funds new studies Date: 2010-05-12 18:42:02 In an effort to increase the availability of prostate testing and get more researchers investigating new treatments, the Prostate Cancer Foundation recently announced it would fund 12 new studies with a combined $3.6 million. ... Full Story
	PSA testing is the most effective tool for detecting prostate cancer, experts say Date: 2010-05-10 19:11:08 It is widely accepted that PSA tests can play an important role in detecting prostate problems early and saving lives, but some in the medical community have recently warned that too much testing can lead to overdiagnosis and increased medical costs. ... Full Story
	Prostate testing can save men's lives, experts say Date: 2010-05-05 22:29:57 Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but many experts say that prostate cancer testing can be the most effective way for men to prevent the disease from developing. ... Full Story
	Researchers find a link between prostate problems and gum disease Date: 2010-04-30 21:44:43 Men at high risk for developing prostate problems may want to pay more attention to their dental hygiene, as a recent study suggests there may be a link between gum disease and poor prostate health. ... Full Story
	Study shows prostate cancer may run in families Date: 2010-04-29 13:53:04 Men who have a history of prostate cancer in their families should consider getting tested, as a new study has found that the disease may be genetically linked.... Full Story
	Prostate drug lowers risk of cancer Date: 2010-04-27 22:39:05 A new study has found that men at risk for prostate cancer may be able to lower their risk by taking a drug already on the market.... Full Story
	Blood test may show severity of prostate growths Date: 2010-04-27 16:05:07 A new study has found that a simple blood test may be all that's needed to determine which men with potentially non-lethal prostate growths will be better off simply monitoring the condition, and which men will need more aggressive treatment.... Full Story
	PSA testing is best option for detecting cancer, experts say Date: 2010-04-23 19:00:31 Despite a recent controversy about the benefits of PSA tests, a growing number of doctors in the men's health community are saying the test is not only safe, but essential for detecting a potentially life threatening disease. ... Full Story
	Study finds northerners at higher risk of prostate cancer Date: 2010-04-22 19:42:04 Northerners who are already sick of dealing with the cold may have a new reason to head off to sunnier, southern locales, as a new study found a link between cold, dry weather and prostate cancer. ... Full Story
	Strides in prostate cancer treatment may encourage testing Date: 2009-11-03 21:49:27 Proton beam therapy, an experimental treatment for men with prostate cancer, can be safely administered with a minimum of side effects, new research suggests.... Full Story
	John McEnroe promotes PSA test for 40-year-old men Date: 2009-08-31 20:00:04 A former out-spoken tennis star is using his infamous boisterous voice to promote a health initiative aimed at making sure men of a certain age get a PSA test.... Full Story
	Ex-NFL player urges men to get prostate test Date: 2009-08-27 12:56:08 A former quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs is urging more men to get a regular prostate test as a way to stay in optimal health.... Full Story
	PSA testing important for high-risk patients Date: 2009-08-17 22:48:16 In an effort to address the findings of a recent trial, a national organization has released an updated set of guidelines regarding PSA testing for those who may be at a higher risk for prostate cancer.... Full Story
	New methods improve ability to predict return of prostate cancer Date: 2009-07-02 21:23:49 A three-way combination of measurements may help improve doctors' ability to accurately predict when prostate cancer might return or metastasize, according to new research from Johns Hopkins.... Full Story
	Possible new therapy for prostate cancer discovered Date: 2009-06-26 20:28:39 A new study by researchers from Switzerland shows that an alpha-particle emitting radiopeptide - radioactive material bound to a synthetic peptide - is effective for treating prostate cancer in mice.... Full Story
	American Urological Association recommends PSA tests at age 40 Date: 2009-05-22 22:28:30 The American Urological Association (AUA) has issued new guidelines on prostate cancer screening, recommending that well-informed men aged 40 years or older who have a life expectancy of at least 10 years should be offered the PSA test.... Full Story
	Using statins may reduce risk for prostate cancer Date: 2009-05-15 21:46:18 Using statins, long known for their ability to reduce cholesterol in patients, may also help reduce prostate cancer, according to a study presented at the American Urologic Association Annual Meeting in Chicago.... Full Story
	Statin may mask risk in cancer patients Date: 2009-05-08 18:03:30 Besides their use in lowering cholesterol, statins have been shown to lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in healthy men, and possibly reduce their risk for developing prostate cancer. However, a new study by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital found that statins lower PSA levels even if the patient already has cancer, which could mask the disease from detection by the PSA test.... Full Story
	New prostate cancer vaccine may increase survival rate Date: 2009-04-14 17:21:30 Provenge, a prostate cancer drug developed by Dendreon Corporation, reportedly increased the survival rate of men with late-stage prostate cancer. ... Full Story

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