Prostate Cancer News

What is Prostate cancer?

The prostate gland is found only in males. It is just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The tube that carries urine (the urethra) runs through the center of the prostate. The prostate contains cells that make some of the fluid (semen) that protects and nourishes the sperm.

There are several types of cells in the prostate, but nearly all prostate cancers start in the gland cells. This kind of cancer is known as adenocarcinoma.

Some prostate cancers can grow and spread quickly, but most of the time, prostate cancer grows slowly. Autopsy studies show that many older men (and even some younger men) who died of other causes also had prostate cancer that never caused them problems. In many cases neither they nor their doctors even knew they had it.

Hormonal Dietary Supplements Might Promote Prostate Cancer Progression
Jan 15 08


 

Fatherhood linked to prostate cancer risk
Jan 07 08


 

Gene Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Dec 11 07


 

Growth factor receptor affects prostate cancer progression
Dec 10 07


 

Genetic and Behavioral Differences Add to Prostate Cancer Disparities
Nov 29 07


 

Many prostate cancer patients receive improper or ‘mismatched’ therapies
Nov 26 07


 

‘Mismatched’ prostate cancer treatment more common than expected
Nov 26 07


 

Obesity-linked High Blood Volumes Render PSA Prostate Cancer Test Less Effective
Nov 21 07


 

Should the UK lower the age for prostate cancer detection?
Nov 16 07


 

A low-carb diet may stunt prostate tumor growth
Nov 13 07


 

Family counseling improves lives of patients and spouses coping with prostate cancer
Nov 12 07


 

Scientists discover genetic variant associated with prostate cancer in African Americans
Nov 01 07


 

Men, Don’t Skip Your Prostate Cancer Treatment Appointments!
Oct 31 07


 

Higher doses of radiation for prostate cancer do not decrease sexual function
Oct 29 07


 

Prostate cancer increases hip fracture risk by eight times in 50 to 65 year-olds
Oct 11 07


 

Prostate cancer therapy linked to increased risk of heart disease death
Oct 10 07


 

Standard Treatment for Prostate Cancer May Encourage Spread of Disease
Oct 01 07


 

Excessive Multivitamin Use May Raise Risk for Prostate Cancer
Sep 28 07


 

Accurate Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Depends on Biopsy Location
Sep 28 07


 

Diet and medications may assist prevention of prostate cancer
Sep 24 07


 

Radiation therapy technique reduces length of prostate cancer treatment
Sep 20 07


 

Generic Prostate Drug Helps Find High-risk Cancers Early
Sep 12 07


 

Link Uncovered Between Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, NSAIDs
Sep 06 07


 

Why African-American Men Are at Higher Risk for Prostate Cancer
Sep 04 07


 

Red Wine Compound Shown To Prevent Prostate Cancer
Aug 31 07


 

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