PROSTATE CANCER

Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Prostate Cancer: What Men Over 50 in Oshana Need to Know

Prostate cancer is a big deal in Africa. It's the third most common cancer in men and the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women. This is a serious issue that needs attention, especially in the Oshana region of Namibia. Men over 50 are at a higher risk. This is a critical age

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Weapon Against Toxic Mercury: How a Simple Chemical Reaction Can Save Lives

Let's talk about mercury(II), a nasty material that's super dangerous. Getting rid of it isn't easy but detecting it quickly and accurately is very important. A recent breakthrough uses a special chemical reaction to show mercury in water. This discovery uses something called diselenide containing r

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

New Way to Spot Prostate Cancer Early

Early detection is key when it comes to treating prostate cancer effectively. Yet, overdiagnosing and overtreating clinically insignificant cancers is a common issue. This highlights the importance of having better tools to predict a patient's risk accurately. Recently, scientists focused on a test

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Rutin's Kids: Can They Fight Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is a big deal for men across the globe. It's actually one of the most common cancers, and a lot of things can cause it, like genes, age, and lifestyle choices. Today, we're focusing on some special pathways in the body that help prostate cancer grow. Think of them like highways for c

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Targeting Lipid Uptake and Synthesis for Better Prostate Cancer Treatment

Prostate cancer (PCa) often becomes resistant to treatment, making it hard to cure. This type of cancer is linked to unusual lipid metabolism, which makes it tough to treat. Scientists have come up with a clever way to tackle this problem. They designed a tiny nanomachine called HA@CD36i-TR@siSCD1.

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Robotic Prostate Surgery: Does Prostate Size Matter?

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, often referred to as RARP, is a common surgical method used to treat prostate cancer in the United States. Many studies suggest that the size of the prostate can affect the outcomes of this surgery. However, most of these studies involve a small number of pati

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

Patients' Views on Early Detection of Colorectal and Prostate Cancers Over 12 Years

Imagine walking into your doctor's office for a routine check-up. You might not give much thought to the early detection methods for serious diseases like colorectal cancer (CRC) and prostate cancer (PCa). But what if we told you that a study has been keeping an eye on what patients think and do abo

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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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