Vitamin c or e not associated with reduced risk of cancer
CHICAGO—In a major cancer prevention study, long-term supplementation with vitamin E or C did not reduce the risk of prostate…
prostate cancer
Combination therapy improves survival for prostate cancer patients
CHICAGO—Men with localized prostate cancer who were treated with male hormone suppression therapy and radiation treatment had longer survival, but…
Obesity associated with lower PSA levels in prostate cancer
CHICAGO—Higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with higher plasma volume, which may be related to lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA)…
Surgery increases prostate cancer survival
CHICAGO—A study from Switzerland suggests that men who have surgery for prostate cancer appear less likely to die of the…
Biopsy may determine prostate cancer risk
CHICAGO—Men with certain scores and patterns based on prostate cancer biopsy were found to be at higher risk of PSA-failure,…
Study identifies characteristics of clinicians ordering inappropriate prostate screenings
CHICAGO— Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests to screen for prostate cancer are frequently performed among patients for whom the PSA test…
Preventive health exams may provide opportunities for cancer screening
Health plan members who receive preventive health examinations, as opposed to going to a physician only when they are sick,…