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August 3, 2010

Potential Prostate Cancer Marker May Be Starting Point For Less Invasive Testing

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Studies by a Purdue University-led team have revealed a potential marker for prostate cancer that could be the starting point for less invasive testing and improved diagnosis of the disease...

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October 7, 2009

Prostate Cancer Gives A New Outlook On Life

Men who have prostate cancer often feel quite healthy, but the diagnosis still gives them a whole new outlook on life. Once they have learned to live with their cancer, they choose to focus on valuable relationships and appreciate the little things in life, shows a dissertation thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy.

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September 27, 2009

Anxiety And Distress During Active Surveillance For Early Prostate Cancer

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UroToday.com - Men with low-risk prostate cancer (CaP) who are candidates for active surveillance (AS) often choose definitive therapy due to anxiety over their untreated cancer. In the September 1, 2009 issue of Cancer, a group of researchers from the Netherlands assessed anxiety and distress during AS for CaP.

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August 19, 2009

Fatigue Related To Radiotherapy May Be Caused By Inflammation

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Patients who experience fatigue during radiotherapy for breast or prostate cancer may be reacting to activation of the proinflammatory cytokine network, a known inflammatory pathway, according to new research.

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