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Prostate Cancer July 6, 2017

10 foods that can help prevent prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among men and there will be more than 180,000 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed this year alone, the American Cancer Society estimates.

Prostate Cancer May 22, 2017

Research to cut unnecessary treatment for prostate cancer is ‘on fire’

Researchers are looking to reduce the 1 million US men a year who have prostate biopsies and reduce the thousands who get treatment they don’t need.

Prostate Cancer April 11, 2017

Prostate cancer tests are now OK with panel, with caveats

An influential U.S. government health panel is dropping its opposition to routine prostate cancer screening in favor of letting men decide for themselves after talking with their doctor.

Health Care March 24, 2017

Palliative care linked to fewer repeat hospitalizations

Comfort care for advanced cancer patients is associated with fewer repeat hospitalizations and more hospice referrals, according to a study highlighting how this approach may offer chronically sick or terminally ill people a better quality of life.

Prostate Cancer March 15, 2017

Northwestern fan who survived cancer with team's help pens inspiring note before NCAA tournament

When Northwestern University takes the court on Thursday in the school’s first NCAA tournament berth in history, longtime fan Frank Orlandino hopes his note tucked away in coach Chris Collin’s bag will help inspire the team like it did for him during a recent bout with cancer.

CANCER March 7, 2017

Exercise better than drugs for cancer fatigue

Cancer patients may ease fatigue more effectively with exercise and psychotherapy than with medication, a recent study suggests.

MEDICAL RESEARCH February 23, 2017

Many US cancer patients struggle to afford life-saving medications

As cancer drug costs rise, U.S. cancer patients are more likely than other medical patients to struggle with paying for prescription medications, according to a recent study.

Prostate Cancer January 27, 2017

Treat older prostate cancer patients according to fitness, not age: guidelines

Although many prostate cancer patients are elderly, new guidelines from the International Society of Geriatric Oncology say that the men's treatment should be based on their individual health status, not on their age.

MENTAL HEALTH January 23, 2017

Cancer patients with depression have resources

Reuters Health - Cancer patients who experience depression can use both therapy and lifestyle tools to help support their mental health, according to a new patient resource from the JAMA Oncology journal.

Men's Health January 20, 2017

Far fewer men being treated for prostate cancer

The number of older Americans treated for prostate cancer plummeted 42 percent since health officials began questioning the benefits of screening tests, a new study shows.

Prostate Cancer January 9, 2017

Does having a vasectomy increase the risk for prostate cancer?

Q&A with Dr. Manny: I've been thinking of getting a vasectomy, but a friend of mine told me it could increase my risk for prostate cancer. Is this true?