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PSA Test Might Overdiagnose Prostate Cancers in Black Men
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – A new British study suggests that the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, long used to spot prostate cancers, might lead to overdiagnosis in Black men. Researchers now...
Disparities in Transgender Prostate Screening Uptake Driven by Clinicians
FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2024 – Clinician recommendations are the most significant factor in driving prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening in transgender women, according to a study published online...
Plant-Based Food Intake Linked to Better QoL in Prostate Cancer
TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 – Among patients with prostate cancer, greater consumption of plant-based foods is associated with higher scores in quality-of-life domains, according to a study published...
Avoiding Meat Can Help Men Cope With Prostate Cancer Treatments
TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 – The red meat diet associated with masculinity could be the worst thing for men dealing with prostate cancer, a new study says. Prostate cancer patients who limit meat and...
Doctor 'Alert' Warnings Helped One Health System Reduce Unnecessary Tests
MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2024 – The doctor tapped at his computer, ordering a routine prostate exam for an 80-year-old man, when a dramatic yellow alert popped up on the patient’s electronic health record. “...
Defense Secretary Returns to Hospital With Bladder Issues
MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2024 (Healthday News) – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, who spent time in intensive care last month for complications related to prostate cancer surgery performed in December,...
Change in Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Prostate Cancer Incidence
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 2024 – Change in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is inversely associated with the risk for prostate cancer incidence, but not mortality, according to a study published online...
Just a Small Boost in Fitness Cuts Men's Prostate Cancer Risk
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 2024 – Even small increases in a man’s cardio fitness can significantly reduce his risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers report. An annual increase in aerobic fitness o...
Treatment Adverse Events Vary With Favorable, Unfavorable Prognosis in Prostate Cancer
MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2024 – For patients with localized prostate cancer, the rates of adverse outcomes associated with specific treatments vary for favorable- and unfavorable-prognosis disease,...
Defense Secretary Has 'Excellent' Prognosis After Prostate Cancer Treatment, Docs Say
MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2024 – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will not need any more treatment for his prostate cancer and his prognosis is "excellent," his doctors say. The news came after a follow-up...
Digital Rectal Exam Has Low Diagnostic Value for Prostate Cancer
FRIDAY, Jan. 26, 2024 – Digital rectal examination (DRE) exhibits low diagnostic value as an independent test and supplementary measure to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) for detection of prostate...
Multi-Drug Combo May Be Best Against Prostate Cancer
THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 – Combining two or three testosterone-blocking drugs prevents the spread of prostate cancer better than just a single medication, a new clinical trial has found. Men who...
Decade-Long Study Offers Guidance on Treatments for Prostate Cancer
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24, 2024 – A new study may provide help to men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer who are faced with a daunting array of treatment options. The study tracked 10-year outcomes and...
Most Men Choose Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 – More than half of newly diagnosed patients with low-risk prostate cancer (LRPC) chose active surveillance (AS), with recommendation from a urologist being the strongest...
Defense Secretary Austin Leaves Hospital After Prostate Cancer Surgery Complications
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2024 – Following two weeks of hospital care for complications from prostate cancer surgery, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from Walter Reed National Military...
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