prostate cancer
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Prostate cancer can rely on immunotherapy for treatment: Study
Washington: The men who have tried all other ways to treat prostate cancer could now count on immunotherapy, claims a recent study. Researchers have found that a small proportion of men were…
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Tomato-rich diet, key to fight prostate cancer: Study
Washington: Men who eat over 10 portions of tomatoes a week have an 18 per cent lower risk of developing prostate cancer, suggests study. According to the study published in the journal,…
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Pfizer acquires Array Biopharma, valued at $11.4 billion
NEW YORK: US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on Monday announced the acquisition of Array BioPharma, a biotechnology firm that specializes in cancer drugs, the latest in a long list of biotech mergers in…
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Body fat distribution associated with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer: Study
Washington: Increased level of abdominal and thigh fats are related to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, a recent study has claimed. The findings of the study, published in ‘Cancer’ journal,…
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Men choose active surveillance for early age prostate cancer instead of treatment
Washington: A recent study highlighted that just 15 per cent of men with early age prostate cancer in North Carolina chose strict observation instead of treatment and followed the recommended monitoring guidelines.…
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New AI system may help detect prostate cancer
New York: Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to help radiologists improve their ability to diagnose prostate cancer. The system, called FocalNet, helps identify and predict the aggressiveness of…
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Hormonal treatment may trigger depression in men with prostate cancer: Study
Washington: According to a recent study, men who receive anti-hormonal treatment after having their prostate removed are 80% more likely to suffer from depression than men who don’t receive this treatment. The…
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Testosterone slows prostate cancer recurrence in low-risk patients
Washington: US researchers have found out that testosterone replacement slows the recurrence of prostate cancer in low-risk patients. One of the largest studies undertaken so far may call into question the general…
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Shorter duration of radiation safe in treating prostate cancer: Study
New York: Men with low or intermediate-risk prostate cancer can safely undergo higher doses of radiation over a significantly shorter period of time and still have the same, successful outcomes as from…
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Study identifies gene responsible for spreading prostate cancer
Washington: A new Rutgers study found that a specific gene in cancerous prostate tumours indicates when patients are at high-risk for the cancer to spread. The study suggests that targeting this gene…
