Mobile 'Man Van' spots prostate cancer more quickly and cheaply than via GPs
Mobile testing "Man Van" can diagnose prostate cancer in at-risk groups earlier and more affordably than GPs, according to new research.
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Using AI to measure prostate cancer lesions could aid diagnosis and treatment
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, and almost 300,000 individuals are diagnosed with it each year in the U.S. To develop a consistent method of estimating prostate cancer size, which can help clinicians ...
Oct 29, 2024
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Early blood test can predict survival in men newly diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, clinical trial finds
A blood test, performed when metastatic prostate cancer is first diagnosed, can predict which patients are likely to respond to treatment and survive the longest. It can help providers decide which patients should receive ...
Oct 7, 2024
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AI 'liquid biopsies' using cell-free DNA, protein biomarkers, could aid early detection of ovarian cancer
A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers could help screen women for early signs of ovarian cancer, according to a study by researchers at the Johns ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Omitting biopsy with negative MRI reduces detection of clinically insignificant prostate cancer: Study
Omitting biopsy in patients with negative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results is associated with a significantly reduced relative risk for detecting clinically insignificant prostate cancer, according to a study published ...
Sep 27, 2024
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What you should know about prostate cancer screening
The prostate is a small gland in males that aids in reproduction. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, and when it's detected early, often by a simple blood test, it has the best chance for successful ...
Sep 19, 2024
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Targeted radioactive infusion for late-stage prostate cancer shown to improve outcomes for patients in earlier stages
A targeted radioactive infusion that is a game-changer in late-stage prostate cancer can also dramatically improve outcomes for patients in earlier stages of this disease, a Peter Mac-led study has shown.
Sep 16, 2024
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Men often confused about prostate cancer screening, survey shows
A new survey finds the majority of American men believe the first step in prostate cancer screening is an invasive rectal exam by their doctor.
Sep 9, 2024
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New insights into biomarkers and probes for prostate cancer
In a recent comprehensive review published in Cyborg Bionic Systems, researchers detail significant advances in the identification and application of biomarkers for prostate cancer (PCa). This critical insight is pivotal ...
Aug 23, 2024
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Ovarian cancer is hard to detect—focusing on these four symptoms can help with diagnosis
Ovarian cancers are often found when they are already advanced and hard to treat.
Aug 18, 2024
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