New data define broad time window for pancreatic cancer development
Pancreatic cancer metastasizes in the later stages of tumor development, according to a study published in the journal Nature.
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Aspirin may improve prostate cancer outcomes
Patients with prostate cancer who use anticoagulants that include aspirin can reduce their disease-specific mortality by almost 60%, according to a study to be presented at the upcoming ASTRO meeting.
Doctors reluctant to use finasteride despite study’s positive findings
According to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (2010 Aug 10 [Epub ahead of print]), physicians have not increased their use of finasteride despite a study’s findings which showed a significant reduction in prostate cancer among those taking the drug.
Image analysis technique may help identify aggressive prostate cancers
Physicians may be able to assess the severity of prostate cancers using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), according to study results to be presented at the 2010 Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention Conference.
New model may help develop targeted therapies for prostate cancer
Basal cells found in benign prostate tissue could become human prostate cancer, according to a study conducted by researcher from UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Many low-risk prostate cancer patients receive aggressive treatment
Prostate cancer patients who are at low risk still undergo aggressive treatment, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine (2010;179(14):1256-1261).
High bone density linked to increased prostate cancer risk
Men who have denser bones may have a higher risk for prostate cancer, according to a study published in the journal British Journal of Urology International (2010 Jul;106(1):28-31).
Risk of death from prostate cancer can be predicted by initial PSA values
Baseline prostate-specific antigen (PSA) values may help doctors identify men at risk of death from prostate cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center.
Prostate cancer on the cusp of change
The author reflects on enrolling in a clinical trial comparing active surveillance with immediate intervention in men with favorable-risk prostate cancer.
Broccoli-rich diet may help prevent prostate cancer
Chemical properties of broccoli may help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, according to a study published in Molecular Cancer
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