Prostate
Gene linked to aggressive prostate cancer
December 13, 2007U.S. and Swedish researchers have identified a gene variant associated with an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The researchers said they suspect the DAB2IP gene is involved in tumor suppression and that this protective mechanism goes...
Higher radiation doesn't affect sex
October 31, 2007Research by U.S. physicians indicates the new trend of treating prostate cancer with higher radiation doses does not lead to more sexual dysfunction. The study, presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and...
Walking avoids prostate cancer bone loss
October 30, 2007Prostate cancer patients are not routinely advised to exercise, but a U.S. study found walking prevents bone loss caused from prostate cancer treatment. Lead author Paula Chiplis of The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore said men with prostate cancer...