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Overtreatment Common for Older Men With Prostate Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2024
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Overtreatment of prostate cancer is increasing in the United States among men with limited life expectancy, a new study reports.
Procedures like radiation therapy and prostate surger...
Complications From Prostate Cancer Therapy Can Be Serious and Long-Term
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2024
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Men who undergo prostate cancer treatment face a greatly increased risk of life-altering, long-term complications, a new study finds.
Surgery for prostate cancers increases a man&rsq...
22 Pesticides Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 5, 2024
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Exposure to any one of 22 pesticides may bring heightened odds of developing prostate cancer, a new analysis suggests.
The study was conducted over decades because prostate cancer is known to grow very slowly, noted a team led by
How AI Might Help Men Fighting Prostate Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 29, 2024
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Artificial intelligence might be able to help doctors detect the prostate cancers most likely to be life-threatening to men, a new study suggests.
An AI program ...
Healthy Eating May Keep 'Low Grade' Prostate Cancers in Check
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2024
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A healthy diet can help keep prostate cancer in check, a new study finds.
The better a man eats, the less likely his low-grade prostate cancer will progress to a more dangerous state...
Family, Friends Crucial to Whether You Get Screened for Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2024
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Having close family and friends who care about their health makes women more likely to get regularly screened for cancer, a new study has found.
Women are more likely to undergo regular cancer screening if they have a tighter web of social and emotional connections, rese...
Blood Test Can Help Predict Survival From Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2024
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A simple blood test may help doctors decide the best way to treat a man with advanced prostate cancer.
A phase 3 clinical trial has shown that circulating tumor cell (CTC) counts can predict which men are likely to respond to standard treatment and live longest and which...
Men Often Confused About Prostate Cancer Screening, Survey Shows
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2024
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A new survey finds the majority of American men believe the first step in prostate cancer screening is an invasive rectal exam by their doctor.
That's not true, but mistaken beliefs...
Men's Cancer Deaths to Rise 93% Globally by 2050
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- August 13, 2024
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Men, take note: Cancer cases and deaths among males will jump globally by 84% and 93%, respectively, by 2050, new research predicts.
Published Monday in the journal Cancer, the stud...
Could More Men With Early Prostate Cancers Keep Their Lymph Nodes?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 12, 2024
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For years, the treatment of early-stage prostate cancers that haven't spread beyond the organ have often included the removal of nearby lymph nodes in the pelvis. It's done as a precaution and as a means of "staging" the disease.
Now, a major expert review on the topic s...
Why Are Cancer Rates Rising Among Gen X, Millennials?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 1, 2024
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Cancer rates are rising among Gen Xers and millennials, a new study reports.
Successively younger generations are more frequently being diagnosed half of the 34 known
Could Living in Poor Neighborhoods Fuel Prostate Cancer in Black Men? Study Says It Might
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 16, 2024
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The stress of living in a poor neighborhood might contribute to higher rates of aggressive prostate cancer in Black men, a new study warns.
Black men are more th...
Survey Shows Men Need to Do More to Prevent Cancer
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2024
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American men are blowing their best chance to head off cancer or spot it early, when it's easiest to treat, a new survey warns.
More than 6 in 10 (65%) men in the nationwide survey said they are behind on at least one routine cancer screening, while nearly 1 in 5 admitte...
Current Screening Might Miss Prostate Cancer in Transgender Women
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2024
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Current screening standards could miss early-stage prostate cancer in transgender women, a new study warns.
Prostate cancer tests look for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein produced by the small gland. Blood levels of PSA tend to be elevated in people with prost...
Certain Prostate Meds Might Help Prevent Dementia
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2024
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Prostate medications might help reduce the risk of a specific type of dementia, a new study suggests.
People were less likely to develop Lewy body dementia when taking drugs designed to tr...
Glowing Dye Helps Surgeons Track & Destroy Prostate Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 11, 2024
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British retiree David Butler was surprised to find that he had prostate cancer, and that it had spread to the lymph nodes and other places near the prostate.
"I ...
Study Confirms Effectiveness of 'Watch-and-Wait' Approach to Prostate Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2024
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For a large percentage of men with prostate cancer, the tumor may be so slow-growing that doctors advise a "watch-and-wait" approach instead of active treatment.
Now, a study of almost 2,200 patients followed for up to a decade finds that, for most, that decision may be ...
Plant-Based Diets Lower Risk of Heart Trouble, Cancer and Death
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2024
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Following a vegetarian or vegan diet might just buy you a longer, healthier life, a new review finds.
Staying away from meat was tied to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and early death, researchers reported in a study published Wednesday in the journal
Urine Test Might Help Men Skip Prostate Biopsies
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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When prostate cancer strikes, one question is paramount: Is it aggressive and requiring immediate treatment, or slow-growing and worthy of monitoring only?
Right now, an invasive biopsy is the only way to answer that query, but researchers say they've developed a urine t...
New Federal Rule Means Hospitals Need Written Consent for Pelvic, Prostate Exams
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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In a letter sent to teaching hospitals and medical schools across the country, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Monday that written consent must be obtained from patients before performing sensitive procedures such as pelvis and prostate exams.
The a...
Helping Poorer Patients Pay for Prostate Cancer Meds Keeps Them on Treatment
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2024
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Men with prostate cancer treated at hospitals participating in a special drug-pricing program were more likely to stick to their therapy than patients elsewhere, new research reveals.
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PSA Test Might Overdiagnose Prostate Cancers in Black Men
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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A new British study suggests that the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, long used to spot prostate cancers, might lead to overdiagnosis in Black men.
Researchers now theorize that Black men may have naturally higher levels of the antigen in their blood than white men...
Avoiding Meat Can Help Men Cope With Prostate Cancer Treatments
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2024
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The red meat diet associated with masculinity could be the worst thing for men dealing with prostate cancer, a new study says.
Prostate cancer patients who limit meat and dairy but eat lots of plant-based foods tend to suffer less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinen...
Defense Secretary Returns to Hospital With Bladder Issues
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2024
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MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2024 (Healthday News) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, who spent time in intensive care last month for complications related to prostate cancer surgery performed in December, has returned to the hospital with bladder issues, the Pentagon announced Sunday...
Just a Small Boost in Fitness Cuts Men's Prostate Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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Even small increases in a man's cardio fitness can significantly reduce his risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers report.
An annual increase in aerobic fitness of 3% or more is linked to a 35% lower risk of prostate cancer, according to a report published Jan. ...
King Charles, Princess of Wales Discharged From Hospital After Surgeries
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2024
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Britain's King Charles III returned home on Monday after a planned prostate surgery, the same day his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was also discharged following an undisclosed abdominal surgery.
Both had been treated at the London Clinic private...
Defense Secretary Has 'Excellent' Prognosis After Prostate Cancer Treatment, Docs Say
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2024
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will not need any more treatment for his prostate cancer and his prognosis is "excellent," his doctors say.
The news came after a follow-up appointment Austin had at Walter Reed National Military Center on Friday.
"Beyond planned phys...
Multi-Drug Combo May Be Best Against Prostate Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2024
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Combining two or three testosterone-blocking drugs prevents the spread of prostate cancer better than just a single medication, a new clinical trial has found.
Men who received two or three hormone blockers remained cancer-free with lower PSA levels for longer than those...
Decade-Long Study Offers Guidance on Treatments for Prostate Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2024
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A new study may provide help to men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer who are faced with a daunting array of treatment options.
The study tracked 10-year outcomes and treatment side effects for nearly 2,500 men first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011 and 2012.
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Are Falling, But News Isn't All Good
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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Cancer deaths continue to decline in the United States, with more than 4 million deaths prevented since 1991, a new report shows.
But more people are developing cancers than ever, making the dreaded disease a continued threat to human health, according to the
Defense Secretary Austin Leaves Hospital After Prostate Cancer Surgery Complications
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2024
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Following two weeks of hospital care for complications from prostate cancer surgery, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from Walter Reed National Military M...
Despite Complications After Prostate Cancer Surgery, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Should Fully Recover
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin remains hospitalized while recovering from complications related to a December surgery to treat prostate cancer, the Pentagon
Black Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer Lack Access to Best Treatments
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2023
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Black men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer are significantly less likely to be prescribed hormone therapy that could extend their lives, compared to other racial and ethnic groups, a new study shows.
Studies have shown that hormone therapy can effectively control ...
At Same PSA Levels, Black Men Still More Likely to Get Prostate Cancer Than Whites
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2023
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Even with the same prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, Black men are more likely to have prostate cancer than white men, new research shows.
The findings point to the need for earlier and more frequent screening, the researchers noted.
It's already known that B...
When Health Care Access Is Equal, Race Gap in Prostate Cancer Survival Vanishes
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2023
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Men of all races and ethnic groups who have prostate cancer fare equally well when access to care is identical, a new study finds.
The disparity in outcomes from prostate cancer between Black, Hispanic and white men disappears when treatment and care are the same, as it...
An Expert Answers Your Questions About Prostate Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2023
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It's important for men to be familiar with the warning signs of prostate cancer and get screened because it's the second-leading cause of cancer death in men, an expert says.
While there will be more than 288,000 diagnoses and nearly 35,000 deaths this year, there are a...
Most Cancer Screens Won't Extend Lives, But Reasons to Keep Screening Remain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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While new research suggests cancer screenings are not extending lives for the most part, the study's authors stressed that there are still good reasons why people should continue with screenings.
Their review of clinical trials looked at six kinds of common cancer tests ...
Imaging Technology May Make Radiation Safer for Prostate Cancer Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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A technique that uses imaging technology as a guide can make radiation therapy safer for patients undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, a new research review finds.
The technology enables clinicians to accurately aim the radiation beams at the prostate, while avoidin...
Black Patients More Likely to Trust Medical Videos When Black Doctor, Patient Is in It
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2023
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The need to increase racial diversity among U.S. health care providers is important for many reasons. Among them, Black patients are more likely to believe Black physicians or patients than sources who are white, new research finds.
The race of the presenter in videos ab...
New Type of Treatment Tackles Tough-to-Treat Prostate Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2023
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A preclinical study offers a potential new therapy for treatment-resistant prostate cancer, offering new hope for men with the disease.
The study used the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, administered orally, to disrupt the metabolism of prostate cancer cells and bring the m...
Staying Fit Lowers a Man's Cancer Risk, Study Confirms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2023
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A man's cardio fitness might influence whether he'll develop -- or survive -- three of the most common cancers in males, a new Swedish study reports.
Higher levels of cardio fitness are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing colon and lung cancers, rese...
Prostate Cancer: The Basics Every Man Needs to Know
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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No man wants to hear that he has prostate cancer, but if he is diagnosed he will need to learn about the disease and how it is treated.
Scientists Get Closer to a Better PSA Test
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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The most common screening test for prostate cancer so often returns a false positive result that it's no longer recommended for men older than 70, and it's offered as a personal choice for younger men.
But researchers think they've found a way to make the blood test for ...
Need a Prostate Exam? Here's What to Expect
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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You're due for a prostate exam, but you don't know what to expect.
So, what is this exam like?
Regular check-ups are essential for maintaining your health, and a prostate exam is crucial to preventive care for men. Not only is it a screening test f...
Differences in Treatment, Not Genes, Keep Black Mens' Prostate Cancer Death Rates High
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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Black men die from prostate cancer more frequently than other men. They also shoulder the greatest burden of advanced prostate disease around the world.
Now, new research shows genetics are not to blame.
Rather, the culprit is treatment disparities, researchers re...
Extra Pounds in Youth Could Raise a Man's Odds for Fatal Prostate Cancer Decades Later
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2023
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When young men pack on excess weight during their teens and 20s, they may inadvertently drive up their risk for prostate cancer later on.
The concern stems from new research that examined several decades' worth of weight fluctuations and prostate cancer rates among nearl...
An Overlooked Issue: Prostate Cancer in Transgender Women
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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Transgender women have a risk of prostate cancer, even after gender-affirming surgeries, yet aren't "on the radar"for screening by clinicians, new research finds.
"The entire medical literature on prostate cancer in transgender women, prior to this study, consisted of 10...
Most Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Now Forgo Immediate Surgery
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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Over the last decade, more and more Americans with early-stage prostate cancer have put off radiation and surgery, the standard treatment options, new research indicates.
Instead, many U.S. men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer have embraced "active sur...
Medication Shortage Means Many With Advanced Prostate Cancer Are Missing Treatments
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2023
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An ongoing shortage of a drug for men with advanced prostate cancer is causing some patients to miss months of potentially life-extending treatment.
The drug's maker, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., has said it can't keep up with demand for the medication, known as Pluv...
Long-Term Study Supports 'Watch and Wait' for Most Prostate Cancers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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A man with prostate cancer who takes the "watch-and-wait"approach has the same long-term survival odds as those who undergo radiation therapy or surgery, according to a new large-scale study.
Patients had the same 97% survival rate after a decade and a half whether docto...