PROSTATE CANCER

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Prostate Cancer Treatment: When Less is More

Ever wondered how long a man with prostate cancer should live to choose less aggressive treatment? That’s what researchers are trying to figure out. They’re looking into how patients feel about the balance between risk of cancer death and nasty side effects from treatment. The goal? To find out at w

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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

A New Way to Zap Cancer: MRgRT After Surgery

Imagine getting targeted radiation therapy for prostate cancer, guided by a powerful magnet. That's exactly what researchers are exploring with magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) for men who've had their prostate removed. This study dived into the feasibility, safety, and early results o

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Dec 03 2024CELEBRITIES

James Van Der Beek Strips for Cancer Awareness Post-Diagnosis

James Van Der Beek, known for his role in "Dawson’s Creek, " is joining a special TV event called "The Real Full Monty. " This two-hour show aims to raise awareness about prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer screenings. James was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023 and he’s feeling stron

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Prostate Cancer's Rise in Asia: A New Perspective

You might think prostate cancer is only a big deal in the West, but guess what? It's on the rise in Asia too. Researchers are diving into the numbers to figure out why, especially when it comes to advanced cases. They want to know how the disease spreads, how it's treated, and what it does to people

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Nov 29 2024SCIENCE

Detecting Prostate Cancer through Color: The Sarcosine Sensor

The world of medical diagnosis is always on the lookout for better ways to spot diseases early. One such approach involves detecting special molecules called biomarkers. In the case of prostate cancer, a molecule called Sarcosine can be found in urine. This study introduces a clever way to spot Sarc

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Targeting Prostate Cancer Locally: A 7-Year Study on HIFU Therapy

Imagine you're diagnosed with prostate cancer, but it's still contained within the prostate. A treatment called focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is gaining attention. This method targets only the cancerous tissue, leaving the rest of the prostate untouched. In a multi-cen

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

The Link Between Neighborhood Wealth and Prostate Cancer

Imagine you live in a poorer neighborhood. Would that affect your chances of getting prostate cancer? And if you did, would you be more likely to die from it? Scientists looked into this by studying a group of people in North America. They checked two things: how wealthy or poor an area was, and wha

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Prostate Cancer Patient's Recovery During COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus disease, first identified in Wuhan, China, was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. Older adults and those with underlying health issues, like cancer patients, were considered at higher risk for severe illness and death. Immunodeficiency caused by cancer and i

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Lighting Up the Fight Against Prostate Cancer

Did you know that prostate cancer surgery can be likened to a game of 'guess the lymph node'? Surgeons often struggle to determine which lymph nodes to remove and which to leave alone. Enter the superhero: multispectral fluorescence imaging. This tech gem can light up the pathways of lymph nodes lik

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Understanding Prostate Cancer: What Men in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Know and Think

Prostate cancer, commonly known as PCa, is a major health concern worldwide. It’s the second most common cancer in men and causes a significant number of deaths each year. However, there’s a gap in research when it comes to understanding how men in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the Jazan region, thi

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