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Ironically prostate cancer will claim the lives of almost 40,000 men this year alone. Ironic because prostate cancer is one of the most detectable, and successfully treatable, forms of the disease, thanks to something known as PSA.

It was found that men who take multivitamins more than once per day were 32% more likely to develop advanced prostate cancer and 98% of them are more likely to die from the disease.

A recent study showed that men who take multivitamins for more than seven days a week have an increased chance of developing prostate cancer.

In the United States, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in men. Noscapine anti-cough medication undergoes clinical trial to treat prostate cancer. FDA reviews satraplatin treat prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer patients now have a new treatment option which involves a shorter period of time and has fewer side effects.

The PSA test can be deceiving in that it merely traces prostate activity and is not necessarily an indicator of prostate cancer.

The PSA test, used to detect prostate cancer, may not be an accurate predictor of cancer lethality.

Prostate cancer treatment options are of increasing interest as awareness of the disease increases. Several means of handling prostate cancer may be recommended by a doctor. This article addresses two common approaches.

Each year, thousands of men suffer from the life altering urological complications associated with prostate cancer.

For years, the medical community has been frustrated with imprecise ways of detecting prostate cancer. An intriguing new screening test, the EPCA-2, shows great promise and could be commercially available by 2008.

This article is about a local non-profit in Charlotte, North Carolina offering free prostate cancer screenings in honor of Prostate Cancer Month. This article gives insight and statistics on the fastest growing cancer in men.

Simple connections that can help lower the incidence of colon and prostate cancer. How much is genetic and how much can be directly connected to lifestyle choices?

Prostate cancer patients who have pre-existing medical conditions should discuss treatment options before their treatment begins. Researchers have found that treatments can worsen the outcome for certain medical conditions.

In a recent study conducted by researchers at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, drinking beer was shown to have potential promise in preventing prostate cancer and prostate enlargement.

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. today

A new experimental test for prostate cancer may eliminate the need for tens of thousands of biopsies and detect cancers previously missed by the test that is currently the most commonly used.

Prostate cancer happens in men and can be prevented.

There are many tests and other factors for your doctor to consider before they decide that prostate cancer radiation treatment is the best treatment for you.

In 1985 a new test was approved called a PSA (prostate specific antigen) which will detect a cancer presence with that substance is elevated in the blood. This now has become a revolutionary test in the early detection fight.

The words that a man hears from a doctor indicating that his tests are positive for prostate cancer can, of course, be devastating. There are some basic facts to know about your options that may help you or a loved one cope a bit more easily through this

It is estimated that more than 234,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. One in 20 men will die of prostate cancer. With those numbers, it is imperative to know what you can do to prevent becoming a statistic.

US Airways Identifies A Cancer Treatment Center That Helps Patients Enjoy The Beach At Affordable Prices While Undergoing Treatment

Green Tea helps slow down prostate cancer

This article describes our experiences while seeking treatment of prostate cancer and dwells upon the excellent treatment we found by doing research. The devastation we felt was soon taken off our shoulders.

Did you know that more men in America get prostate cancer every year (up to 230,000), than women get breast cancer?

Stay aware of the risks, symptoms, and tests surrounding Prostate Cancer

An overview of available cancer treatment options and the importance of discussing all options with your health care team. Part three in the Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Life Expectations series.

This story highlights the growing number of Americans without health insurance, working full-time. In this case, a fellow citizen's routine check-up became the catalyst that uncovered a cancer diagnosis and how the plight of a non-profit community clinic helped to save him.

This is an article about these tests one of which has eliminated unnecessary biopsies.

This is an overview of the health implications associated with men who exhibit an abnormally small prostate

A disproportionate amount of money is spent on breast cancer research versus prostate cancer research. Organizations such as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition are working to change that.

Prostate cancer often has no early warning signs or symptoms, but screening can detect the cancer in its earliest stages when it is most curable. The key is to know your numbers.

Every year some 23,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. A lot of this can be attributed to the Western diet which is high in meat and saturated fats....

A new study published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that excessive multivitamin supplementation in men may lead to an increased risk of prostate cancer

How do you know if you are at risk? Well, all men are at some risk, but hereditary, age, and sometimes diet can affect your factor. You tend to be at greater risk for getting prostate cancer if you are over 50, African American, living in the USA, (cont.)

Doctors use various techniques to detect prostate cancer. Some newer discovery methods involve 3D mapping, a biopsy method in which a grid is placed over the prostate to establish how much cancer there is and its exact location.

The month of September is dedicated to raising awareness of several different cancers, including prostate cancer. Prostate cancer affects more men in the United States than any other cancer excluding skin cancer.

Prostate cancer is an extremely common cancer in men. Unfortunately, it can be a silent disease with few symptoms. It's important that you be aware of the symptoms that do occur.

Prostate cancer is one of the top killers of men in the U.S. and abroad. But there are things you can do, naturally, to keep your prostate health at its very best.

Researchers have found that men who drink an average of four to seven glasses of red wine per week are 52% less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer as those who do not drink red wine.

Researchers at Wake Forest University say they have now identified 5 genetic variants in screening tests of the blood or saliva.

Dogs are now able to detect breast, lung, prostate, and skin cancer all by using their keen sense of smell. Studies have shown that dogs can do this with anywhere between 54 and 98 percent accuracy.

The most common and life threatening cancer in men is treatable and survivable...if men will respond

Beating cancer starts with being informed. This article has what you need to know about different types of cancer and reducing your risk.

If you're a man then learning about your prostate health is very important in your overall lifestyle! Keeping a regular mental list of everything that you might have to be worried about is important, and remember: Early Detection is Key!

Each year, thousands of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. For many, the complications of prostate cancer lead to permanent impotence.

Prostate cancer has no symptoms, so how will you know if you have it? The risk of prostate cancer grows with age, find out if you're at risk.

Men now typically live to 73.8 years of age, but during that time can be aversely affected by a plethora of health problems. Men still die an average of 7 years younger than women. Use these herbs to keep yourself looking and feeling good.

Information about prostate cancer support groups.

Fight prostate cancer with these alternative treatments.

Studies of the trace mineral selenium have shown significant success at protecting men from prostate cancer.

Swedish Cancer Institute of Seattle, Washington announced it is the first cancer-care program in the world to provide prostate cancer patients commercial access to the Calypso(R) 4D Localization System GPS for precision-guided radiation therapy delivery to the prostate.

Seattle biotech company Dendreon today faces its next-to-last hurdle after spending 10 years and $400 million to develop and test its prostate cancer drug.

Obese and overweight men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer by biopsy are more likely than non-overweight men to receive inadequate treatment that is not aggressive enough to fight the disease.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Hormone therapy for prostate cancer is one of the methods used to treat this condition. This type of therapy focuses on reducing male hormones that help grow the cancer. This article will...

The latest research from the National Cancer Institute (NCI)shows that an extract that is made from the skin of muscadine grapes has the ability to slow down the growth of prostate cancer cells

Governor Granholm and the Michigan Department of Community Health have recognized September as Prostate Cancer Awareness month.

According to a September 14th press release of the Prostate Cancer Education Council, General Colin Powell actively participates in prostate cancer education for men.

The University of Georgia, in conjunction with the VA Research Medical Center, in August, released findings earlier this month that demonstrate pectin causes prostate cancer cells to self destruct.

According to a study conducted by the University of Georgia, pectin kills prostate cancer cells. Pectin is a form of fiber that is commonly found in vegetables and fruits.

Spouses whose husbands have prostate cancer also need cancer support, says a new study from the University of Michigan. These spouses are often overlooked, and often feel inadequate to provide the care that their spouses need.

A recent study indicates that Asians in general may have a lower mortality rate than Caucasians from prostate cancer.

A new drug, ZD4054, made by Astra-Zeneca, seem to be promising in prostate cancer patients

To get an accurate diagnosis of whether or not a man has prostate cancer may be more difficult than thought. New research shows that the part of the prostate that is biopsied is more important than the number of tissue samples that are sent for a biopsy.

The results of the latest study shows that prostate cancer patients who are undergoing hormone therapy and walked around 5 times a week, for 30 minutes each time at a moderate, not fast and tiring, pace, were able to maintain and in some cases increase, their bone density.

Prostate Cancer keeps killing men; Atheletes for a Cure raises the game of runners

Attention all prostate cancer patients! Research finds that missing even 2 of your radiation treatments can be bad for your health.

Offering an overview of FDA approved injection, Abarelix. Used to treat prostate cancer in men

African american men are more likely to get prostate cancer according to this study

The research team was able to identify the potential problem, with treatments that suppress testosterone, after they discovered that the gene that codes for the protein nestin was active in human prostate cancer cells that they had grown in the lab.

Prostate Cancer is a disease caused by the mutation of cells in the prostate that begin to multiply at increasing rates. This article outlines the signs, symptoms, and treatment options of this cancer.

Many men with prostate cancer benefit from hormonal therapy. Yet, hormonal therapy can accelerate heart attacks. How then can men be safely treated with hormonal therapy?

An overview of the common misunderstood secondary complications associated with prostate cancer; neurological complications

When malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the prostate, you have prostate cancer. This disease usually affects elderly men. If you are affected by this disease, you will experience various prostate cancer symptoms.

Researchers at the University of Michigan have announced that they have discovered a family of what is called "on switches" that cause prostate cancer.

There are two types of drugs taken during hormone therapy for prostate cancer. One kind blocks production of testosterone while the other kind keeps the testosterone from reaching the cancer cells. Each type has a variety of side effects. This article will discuss the...

Doctors found that pairing an oral dose of Xeloda with an intravenous dose of Docatxel significantly improves remission and survival outcomes in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society's website (www.cancer.org), "there is a set of common variations in human DNA that signal a higher risk for prostate cancer in men who carry them".

Although many different types of cancers affect men and women, blacks and whites, children and elderly, one type is certain to affect only males: prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men. There are many risk factors and causes of prostate cancer that you should be aware of. They include age, genetics, diet, and race. This article will tell you...

Humans aren't the only ones that can get prostate cancer. Your dog is also susceptible to this disease, especially if it's an older dog. This type of cancer is very lethal. This article will tell you...

BRCA2, a gene most often associated with breast cancer, may lead to a very agressive form of prostate cancer as well.

A recent study discovered that compounds of a common fungus have the ability to slow down the progression of prostate cancer. This could aid in the development of new cancer drugs.

Prostate cancer is common but treatable. Prostate cancer affects 1 in 6 men. Do you know everything you need to know to keep yourself safe?

Offering an overview of a lymph node biopsy recovery and the impact on diagnosing and treating prostate cancer.

The secret health concern men don't talk about publicly but should -- their prostate, prostatitis and taking care of one self.

A new drug, named agent VN/14-1, has been effective in shrinking cancer prostate tumors

A new study just released by Duke Prostate Center researchers shows that following a low carbohydrate diet, might he helpful in slowing down the progression of prostate tumors.

The study, conducted by Duke University, indicated that flaxseed slows the growth of prostate tumors in men.

For men, finding alternative food options can be crucial in improving overall health. Tofu makes for a great meat alternative.

If you or someone you know suffers from prostrate cancer, it is important to have the facts when it comes to cancer treatment.

Men over 50 years and especially those who come from a family with history of prostrate cancer are at a higher risk of developing this type of dreaded cancer. But with proper diet and body care, no need to panic because solution is always lycopene.

While this new drug is being called a vaccine by many, it is in fact a treatment for existing patients whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body and are no longer responded to hormone therapy.

We hear much about the many benefits of green tea, but green tea actually comes from the same tea plant as black tea does which we in the United States have consumed for years.

Jesus performed miracles in his day and cured many physical diseases such as lepresy and blindness. Miracle cures are rare today, but the peace of God can heal us from the mental disease that is an unavoidable side affect of any physical disease.

This is an overview of the FDA approved drug

An overview of the defect on chromosome 5 that may lead to the development of cancer, including colorectal cancer