Category Archives: Latest Developments
A Delicate Operation: The Prostate Cancer Surgeon’s Story of Surviving Prostate Cancer
By Simon Garfield The scenery was truly breathtaking. In March 2012, 47 cyclists had negotiated a 27km climb to the Puyehue Pass on the border of Chile and Argentina, passing forests and mountains, hot springs and glacial melt-water. At the … Continue reading
The Movember Global Action Plan
Ever wondered where funds raised from annual Movember activities end up? Movember may be a light-hearted way to bring awareness to the serious issue of prostate cancer, but at its heart is an innovative, collaborative effort that aims to accelerate … Continue reading
New discovery could change advanced prostate cancer treatment
Cancer Research UK Press Release The first-ever comprehensive study of prostate cancer tissue has revealed a completely new gene network driving the disease in patients who have stopped responding to standard hormone treatment, according to Cancer Research UK research published … Continue reading
New research suggests prostate cancer death rates will drop
Advancements and Awareness Reduce Deaths Cancer Research UK has released the results of new research which suggests that the rate of cancer deaths will drop markedly in the next 20 years. The research, led by Professor Peter Sasieni from the … Continue reading
Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy may reduce incontinence risk
A new study undertaken in Turin, Italy has shown that robot assisted radical prostatectomy provides better results where continence and potency are concerned. Francesco Porpiglia, MD, of San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital-Orbassano, University of Turin and his colleagues studied 120 patients … Continue reading
Pan-fried meat may increase risk of prostate cancer
A new study in America has found that pan-fried meat may increase risk of prostate cancer by as much as 40%, providing further evidence of a link between red meat and prostate cancer. Conducted by the Keck School of Medicine … Continue reading
Soy and your health: can it decrease cancer risk?
“Cow’s milk, for example, is linked to Type 1 diabetes and anemia in children and increases the risk of prostate cancer in men. Hamburgers are linked to heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer. Soy-based milks and burgers help you skip … Continue reading
Controversial blood test ‘cuts prostate cancer deaths’
“Critics say the test is too unreliable to be used for routine screening, which is why there is no automatic PSA testing in the UK. Instead, it is used on a case by case basis with men who exhibit symptoms. … Continue reading
Study links tea to higher risk of prostate cancer
A new study conducted by scientists at the University of Glasgow has found that there is a link between tea consumption and the development of prostate cancer. The study, which ran for 37 years, showed that men who are ‘heavy’ … Continue reading
New research shows better survival rates with robotic surgery
Dr. David B. Samadi, leading robotic surgeon, discusses a comparison of patient survival rates for robotic prostate removal surgery and prostate cancer radiation. Better Survival Rates With Robotic Prostate Surgery (via PR Newswire) NEW YORK, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — In … Continue reading
