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August 26, 2004
Impotence Risk for Cyclists, Hormone Therapy Plus Radiation for Prostate Cancer
"Saddle pressure can cause temporary erection difficulties for men who take part in long distance cycling events, but bike adjustments may decrease the risk, a study suggests."
Hormone therapy used prior to radiation therapy, during radiation therapy, and following radiation therapy improves survival in patients with early prostate cancer.
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August 21, 2004
Prostate Cancer and Lycopene, Scott Hamilton to Be Honored
Lycopene, an antioxidant, could lower the risk of prostate cancer.
California Speedway announced Olympic figure skating champion Scott Hamilton, a survivor of testicular cancer, as the Honorary Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Busch Series Target House 300 on September 4th.
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August 09, 2004
Prostate Cancer Gene
Researchers have found a gene that appears to suppress the development of prostate cancer, and it may give patients new treatment options in the future.
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August 06, 2004
Prostate News, Testicular Cancer, Impotence Drug
There is a potential new therapy for prostate cancer aimed at stopping the effects of the spreading disease.
"If necessary, the prostate can be removed after six months of prostate cancer treatment with implanted radioactive seeds, or brachytherapy, a French group reports."
Dean Gardner, a singer and sportsman who has survived testicular cancer is warning men not to ignore danger signs.
"A study shows that the use of sildenafil, the impotence drug, has gone up three times among younger men since it first came onto the market."
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