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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Spotting the Sneaky Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is tricky. It can hide, especially the most dangerous type, Grade Group 5 (GG5). Doctors often miss it during biopsies. That's why finding better ways to detect it is important. One tool that might help is the Cell Cycle Progression (CCP) score. It could point out hidden GG5 cancer.

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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Vancouver Braces for Heavy Rain and Possible Flooding

Vancouver and its surrounding areas are preparing for a significant weather event. An atmospheric river is expected to bring a lot of rain, possibly up to 80 mm, to the region. This heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in areas like the Fraser Valley. The rain is expected to start on Tuesda

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Nov 24 2025HEALTH

A Former Leader's Fight Against Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a serious issue. It affects many men. Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is one of them. He recently shared his story. He hopes it will help others. Cameron is 59 years old. He found out he had prostate cancer. His wife encouraged him to get tested. He took a PSA test. This t

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

How Food and Habits After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Help

Prostate cancer survivors often wonder if changing what they eat and how they live can make a difference in their health. A recent study dug into this question. It looked at whether diet and lifestyle changes after a prostate cancer diagnosis can affect how the disease progresses. The study reviewe

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Nov 02 2025HEALTH

Making Prostate Cancer Care Affordable in Nigeria: A Closer Look at Doctor's Views

Prostate cancer hits harder in poorer countries. Two drugs, abiraterone and enzalutamide, can help, but they're expensive. Many patients in Nigeria can't afford them. A recent survey asked doctors about this problem and possible solutions. The survey asked 104 doctors in Nigeria about prostate canc

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

How Heart and Metabolic Health Might Affect Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a big deal. It's the most common cancer in men, both in the U. S. and worldwide. And it's getting more common, especially the serious kind. But what makes some cases more aggressive than others? That's a tough question. Some research suggests that heart and metabolic health might

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

Copper's Role in Fighting Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a serious health issue. Scientists are always looking for new ways to detect and treat it. One promising approach is using PSMA, a protein found on prostate cancer cells. This protein can be targeted with special tracers to help doctors see and treat the cancer. Current tracers h

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Oct 21 2025HEALTH

Speeding Up Prostate Cancer Treatment: A New Approach

Prostate cancer treatment is getting a makeover. A new trial called PROSEVEN is testing a faster way to deliver radiotherapy. Normally, this treatment takes a while. But now, doctors are trying to do it in just seven days. The idea is to use a special kind of radiotherapy called stereotactic body r

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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Matching Up: AI Helps Align Prostate Cancer Images

Prostate cancer is a big deal. Doctors need to match up images from MRI scans and tissue samples to figure out the best way to treat it. But doing this by hand takes a lot of time and isn't always accurate. That's where AI comes in. A new AI model called SE-ResNet-TPS is designed to do this matchin

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Sep 26 2025HEALTH

Living Longer with Prostate Cancer: Simple Steps to Better Health

Prostate cancer is a serious issue for men. It can lead to death from cancer or heart problems. The American Cancer Society (ACS) has some advice for men with prostate cancer. They say to stay at a healthy weight, eat well, and move more. But does following all these steps really help? Research sho

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