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• Prostate drug, finasteride, does not cause sexual dysfunction, says study

  Published: July 28, 2007, 5:03 am

  Tags: Finasteride, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexualdysfunction

  Filed under: Prostate CancerMen taking finasteride, a drug used to prevent prostate cancer, need not worry about sexual dysfunction side effects, according to a study from the Southwest Oncology Group. Physicians usually warn patients that sexual dysfunction is a possible side effect when discussing finasteride.This study came out of the Prostate

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• 'Macho Men' may have increased bowel cancer chances

  Published: July 30, 2007, 12:28 pm

  Tags: Bowel Cancer, Bowelcancer, Macho Men, Machomen, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer, Rectal Cancer, Rectalcancer

  Filed under: Prostate Cancer, PreventionIf you're a man and into the phrase "don't fix it until it's broken," you could be putting yourself at harm by not seeking regular checkups and preventative measures, according to research from the UK.Researchers there say that "macho men" attitudes preclude many men from checking in with their doctors at

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• Broccoli's the best defense against prostate cancer

  Published: August 3, 2007, 7:37 pm

  Tags: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer, Veggies

  Filed under: Prostate Cancer, Diets, Cancer prevention foodsHey guys, here's a great reason to put your distaste for broccoli aside and scarf some down at dinner tonight -- eating it regularly can significantly reduce your risk of prostate cancer. In fact, it's more effective against the cancer than any other food out there. In a study, The US

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• Prognosis is not good for Merv Griffin after recurrence of cancer

  Published: August 10, 2007, 5:31 pm

  Tags: Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Cedars Sinaimedicalcenter, Jeopardy, Merv Griffin, Mervgriffin, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer, The Merv Griffin Show, Themervgriffinshow, Wheel Of Fortune, Wheeloffortune

  Filed under: Celebrities, Retro Squad, Talk ShowThe news is not good for 82-year-old talkshow host and game show producer Merv Griffin. It is being reported that the TV legend is in grave condition after a return of prostate cancer. Griffin was admitted to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center back in July for a recurrence of the cancer,

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• George Mitchell Has Prostate Cancer

  Published: August 11, 2007, 10:32 am

  Tags: Barry Bonds, Barrybonds, Bud Selig, Budselig, George Mitchell, Georgemitchell, Hank Aaron, Hankaaron, Hgh, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer, Steroids

  Filed under: MLB GossipWe should all be ashamed of ourselves. Think of all the grief we gave Bud Selig for leaving San Francisco with Barry Bonds on the cusp of Hank's record to go talk to George Mitchell. Maybe Bud was just leaving to go console his friend, whom it turns out has prostate cancer. (Nah, probably not.)Former Senate Majority Leader

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• No evidence that statins protect against prostate cancer

  Published: August 15, 2007, 4:16 am

  Tags: Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer, Statins

  Filed under: Prostate CancerA large study from the New England Research Institutes found that men using statins had lower blood levels of androgens such as testoterone, however, it was more likely due to poor health than the use of the statins. This finding refutes previous findings that statins might cut prostate cancer risk by reducing the

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• Differences in survival between white and Asian men with prostate cancer

  Published: August 20, 2007, 3:18 am

  Tags: Asian Populations, Asianpopulations, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer

  Filed under: Prostate CancerA new study in Cancer analyzed prognostic factors and survival from prostate cancer among whites and 6 Asian subgroups: Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, South Asian and Vietnamese.Japanese men had significantly better survival than whites when analyzed separately. Chinese, Filipino, Korean and Vietnamese men had

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• Discovery of immune molecule B7-H3 may help customize treatment for prostate cancer

  Published: August 22, 2007, 3:27 am

  Tags: B7 H3, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer

  Filed under: Prostate CancerResearchers at the Mayo Clinic have identified the first immune molecule that appears to play a role in prostate cancer, B7-H3. This research was led by Timothy Roth, M.D. According to the researchers, B7-H3 plays a role in predicting prostate cancer recurrence and progression after surgery. The researchers believe

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• Cranberries may improve chemotherapy's effectiveness for ovarian cancer

  Published: August 23, 2007, 12:20 pm

  Tags: Cranberries, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer

  Filed under: Prostate CancerCompounds in cranberries may improve the effectiveness of platinum-based chemotherapy drugs that are used to fight ovarian cancer, according to a study led by Ajay P. Singh, Ph.D., and Nicholi Vorsa, Ph.D from Rutgers University. The scientists showed that human ovarian cancer cells in cell culture studies were up to 6

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• Obesity predicts prostate cancer recurrence

  Published: August 24, 2007, 9:19 am

  Tags: Obesity, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer

  Filed under: Prostate CancerObese men have an increased risk of prostate cancer recurrence and death after radiation therapy, according to a study led by Dr. David Palma at the British Columbia Cancer Agency. Obesity had already been known to predict cancer progression in men who underwent complete removal of the prostate gland. The researchers

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• Pectin kills prostate cancer cells

  Published: August 26, 2007, 5:26 am

  Tags: Pectin, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer

  Filed under: Prostate CancerA new study finds that pectin, a type of fiber in fruits and vegetables which is used to make jams, kills prostate cancer cells. The study found that exposing prostate cancer cells to pectin in the lab reduced the number of cells by up to 40 percent, according to the researchers at the University of Georgia led by Debra

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• Dual therapy for high-risk prostate cancer

  Published: August 31, 2007, 10:53 am

  Tags: Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer

  Filed under: Prostate CancerAccording to research carried out by Dr. Michael Dattoli, of the Dattoli Cancer Center, Sarasota, Florida, high rates of tumor control are possible over the long term in high-risk prostate cancer patients with combination treatment consisting of external beam radiation followed by brachytherapy. This research was

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• New sling helps prostate cancer survivors who suffer from incontinence

  Published: September 3, 2007, 12:44 pm

  Tags: Advance Sling, Advancesling, Incontinence, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer

  Filed under: Prostate CancerMany prostate cancer survivors develop incontinence after undergoing surgery due to damage to the urinary sphincter. This damage is often unavoidable.A new type of sling, called the AdVance sling, involves a thin strip of mesh, between incisions on the inner thigh, which is then passed beneath the bottom of the urethra

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• Prostate cancer survival linked to season of diagnosis

  Published: September 3, 2007, 8:53 am

  Tags: Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer, Vitamin D, Vitamind

  Filed under: Prostate CancerA recent study published in The Prostate by Dr. Lagunova and colleagues suggests that the season of prostate cancer diagnosis may be linked with survival. The study showed that men diagnosed with prostate cancer in the summer and autumn have better survival.Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to higher prostate cancer

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• Broccoli and cauliflower may halve aggressive prostate cancer risk

  Published: September 5, 2007, 3:51 am

  Tags: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Prostate Cancer, Prostatecancer

  Filed under: Prostate CancerAccording to a new NCI study led by Dr. Richard B. Hayes, men may be able to cut their risk of aggressive prostate cancer in half by adding broccoli and cauliflower to their diets. Hayes and his team found that men who ate more than a serving of either vegetable each week had half the risk of advanced prostate cancer

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