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SpaceOAR is an innovation in prostate cancer treatment
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men and the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. More than 164,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2018 and more than 29,000 men will die from the disease.
How Technology Is Helping Revolutionize Cancer Treatment
Given the rapid developments of research tools and pre-clinical applications in the I/O field, we are excited to see how these disease monitoring technologies will continue to evolve.
How 'gut bugs’ can fuel prostate cancer growth
Scientists believe some patients could benefit from strategies to manipulate their gut bacteria, reports Eleanor Sly
An App to Predict Prostate Cancer Relapse?
A team of mathematicians are designing an app that could help predict the likelihood of prostate cancer relapse.
IBD increases prostate cancer risk by fivefold
According to a new study, inflammatory bowel disease increases the risk of developing prostate cancer. This finding opens up a challenging clinical debate.
Dogs help detect prostate cancer with surprising talent
Dogs may help in the fight against prostate cancer because of their unique abilities to detect it. A study presented at the American Urological Association reveals that dogs can find the cancer through smell, and they have a high accuracy rating. The researchers believe the animals can be trained to quickly identify the cancer in men<br>Sniffing out prostate cancer<br>The dogs used in the study had an accuracy rating of 98 percent, and they were cheaper and faster than some of the…
Prostate cancer: Scientists find 63 'new genetic markers'
Research locates new genetic markers that may show an elevated risk of developing prostate cancer. This will help to identify men who need early screening.
Studies find declines in screening and early detection of prostate cancer
The declines in both screening and incidence "could have significant public health implications," the authors of one of the studies wrote, but they added that it was too soon to tell whether the changes would affect death rates from the disease. The task force, an independent panel of experts picked by the government, found that risks outweighed the benefits of routine blood tests for prostate-specific antigen…
What's New in Colorectal Cancer Treatment and Research?
Colon and rectal cancers, which usually arise in the form of growths called polyps, affect the gastrointestinal tract.
How martial arts training helped me through colorectal cancer treatment
Marty Reeder thought occasional blood in his stool was due to occasional alcohol use. But it turned out to be a symptom of colorectal cancer, which he faced with the same discipline he demonstrates with his martial arts students.
How precision medicine will support population health management
The ability to personalize treatment will enable providers use treatments that are targeted to meet the genetic profiles of patients.
Colorectal cancer: Symptoms, treatment, risk factors, and causes
Colorectal cancer affects the colon and the rectum. It is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Screening is the most effective way to prevent it.
Colon Cancer: Facts, Types, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Are you having serious issues with your digestive system? Mate, its time to be wary because it is the major symptom of colon cancer! Get all the facts on colon cancer, its causes, treatments, prevention and more.
Symptoms of Colon Cancer: 6 Silent Signs
Rectal bleeding is the most obvious symptom of colon cancer, but it's important to be aware of these other colon cancer signs.
How 'digitizing you and me' could upend medical practice
There's a whole lot of hype around precision medicine. Can it really revolutionize treatments? Dr. Eric Topol is a true believer.
Stem-Cell Treatments Become More Available, and Face More Scrutiny
Stem-Cell Treatments Become More Available, Face More Scrutiny
Tips for Keeping a Healthy Prostate
Many men don’t want to talk about it. The topic — and the testing — can be very personal. But when it comes to prostate cancer, that talk or test could save your life<br>1. Maintain a Balanced Diet<br>They’re probably not your favorite part of any meal, but green, leafy vegetables are a good first step toward a healthy prostate. These vegetables are full of important vitamins and antioxidants that keep you — and specifically, your prostate — healthy.<br>So look for…
How Is An Enlarged Prostate Diagnosed?
The prostate is a small, muscular gland that is part of the male reproductive system. It slowly swells as a man gets older, squeezing the urethra and limiting the flow of urine. An enlarged prostate is known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH. Accompanying symptoms can be mild to severe and usually get worse over time. Diagnosis helps to rule out other more serious conditions and can help to manage the symptoms and treat the condition. Initial Tests For BPH Dr. Siddiq will…
People Can Choose Their Colon Cancer Screening Method, Panel Days
U.S. adults should choose the type of colon cancer screening they feel most comfortable with, experts said.
How studying the rarest of diseases could save millions of lives
A rare disease is one that affects fewer than five in 10,000 people. You might wonder why anyone would dedicate their life to studying a disease when only a handful of people would benefit from a cure. Why not study one of the big killers, such as cancer, tuberculosis or malaria?
Preventable Factors Cause Majority of US Deaths
Almost two-thirds of all deaths in the US account for heart disease, lung disease, cancer, and stroke, but did you know that these could have been prevented?
