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September 23, 2004

Red Wine Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer, Arnold Palmer Speaks on Prostate Cancer

"Drinking four or more glasses of red wine a week chops the risk of prostate cancer in half, according to a new study from researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center."

"Arnold Palmer encourages patients to take a "TEAM Approach" to
prostate cancer management during National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month."

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September 16, 2004

Gene Deletion Tied to Prostate Cancer Onset, Problems After Prostate Cancer Therapy

"Loss of a tumor suppresser gene called Rb may be the first step in the development of prostate cancer, according to findings from experiments in mice."

"Urinary, bowel, and sexual problems arising from surgery or external radiation treatment for localized prostate cancer persist for at least five years, a new study from the National Cancer Institute shows."

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