Biden is getting prostate cancer treatment, but that's not the best choice for all men
"Me encontraron càncer en la pròstata," my father told me. "They found cancer in my prostate."
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Biological Factors: News and Research on Biomarkers, Tumor
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More men with prostate cancer are avoiding unnecessary surgery
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death among men in the United States. Despite this, widespread adoption of prostate cancer screening has been controversial. Many primary care doctors worry that screening ...
May 1, 2025
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Urine test could reveal prostate cancer
A study involving researchers from Karolinska Institutet indicates that prostate cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage through a simple urine sample. With the aid of AI and extensive analyses of gene activity in tumors, ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Programmable microglia target and clear toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease
A new way to deliver disease-fighting proteins throughout the brain may improve the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders, according to University of California, Irvine scientists. By engineering ...
Apr 21, 2025
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Research reveals worse outcomes for men who avoid prostate cancer screening
Men who consistently avoid prostate cancer screening appointments face a disproportionately higher risk of dying from the disease, finds research identifying a new high-risk group.
Mar 21, 2025
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Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds
A common blood test may miss ovarian cancer in some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment, a new study finds. It's the latest example of medical tests that contribute to health care disparities.
Mar 20, 2025
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Checking PSA levels too soon after prostate cancer surgery can lead to overtreatment, study suggests
After surgical removal of the prostate to treat prostate cancer, clinicians monitor prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels. Persistently elevated PSA levels indicate residual cancer and are linked to worse outcomes.
Mar 13, 2025
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New technique to measure circulating tumor DNA in metastatic cancer may improve surveillance and outcomes
In metastatic cancer surveillance, monitoring the actual concentrations of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) may be critical. Researchers showed that absolute ctDNA concentration thresholds can be defined to rule out or predict ...
Feb 24, 2025
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MRI-first strategy for prostate cancer detection proves deemed safe and effective
There are several strategies for the early detection of prostate cancer. The first step is often a blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA). If PSA levels exceed a certain threshold, the next step typically involves ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Closing the gap of prostate cancer presentation disparities in Ireland
Recent findings from a study on prostate cancer in Ireland reveal diagnosis disparities, especially in urban areas and middle socioeconomic groups. Patients treated in public hospitals and urban patients were more often diagnosed ...
Nov 29, 2024
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