What isn’t as big a deal as we might think? According to The New York Times this morning, the US Preventive Services Task Force’s new recommendations about prostate cancer screening. … READ MORE …
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We now have data from an eighth randomized clinical trial of hypofractionated radiation therapy. There are no surprises: … READ MORE …
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Recent media releases have provided initial information about new tests for “advanced”, BRCA mutation-associated and for “aggressive” forms of prostate cancer that need immediate intervention. … READ MORE …
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Readers with a strong interest in the relationships between exercise and risk for cancer recurrence may want to download and read the full text of a recent article by Friedenreich et al. … READ MORE …
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An article in Oncology Nurse Advisor notes that “Black and white men prioritize certain treatment-related factors differently when considering prostate cancer treatment options.” … READ MORE …
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A team of researchers at the University of Calgary in Canada is seeking men with a history of prostate cancer willing to complete a survey related to men’s sexuality. … READ MORE …
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