July 12, 2016 Cancer hospital advertising triples since 2005 Between 2005 and 2014, U.S. cancer centers upped their spending on ads targeting the general public, with 890 centers spending $173 million on ads by 2014, according to a new analysis.
July 12, 2016 Bionic butt could lead to better prostate exams Let's face it, the medical standard for diagnosing the second most common cancer in men is rather, well, unrefined: a doctor inserts his or her index finger into the anus and feels around for any hard masses on the prostate gland.
July 7, 2016 Test aids prostate cancer treatment Genomic Health Inc. has struck a deal to commercialize a new blood test that can help advanced prostate cancer patients decide whether to try costly new-generation drugs or rely on much cheaper traditional chemotherapy to improve their chances for survival.
July 5, 2016 Testosterone gel boosts sexual desire and activity in older men Older men with low testosterone levels and scant desire for sex report more interest and more sexual activity after testosterone therapy, according to a new study.
June 30, 2016 Following prevention guidelines linked to lowered risk for cancer Keeping active and eating healthy really does seem to reduce the odds of getting certain cancers and dying from them, according to a new review of past research.
June 30, 2016 More physical activity linked to less risk for cancer Higher levels of leisure-time activity may boost protection against a wide range of cancers, according to a new analysis of research from the U.S. and Europe.
June 30, 2016 Avoid biopsies with more accurate prostate cancer screening Although prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men, treatment has resulted in a 99 percent average five-year survival rate for diagnosed individuals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
June 27, 2016 Racially biased cancer doctors spend less time with black patients Racial bias on the part of a doctor can lead to poor communication and medical treatment for black cancer patients, a U.S. study suggests.
June 19, 2016 Ken Griffey Sr., Jr., take a crack at prostate cancer MLB’s famous father-son duo Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. have long-been household names due to their remarkable careers on the baseball field.