"A new research to be published in the journal Cancer Research has found the polyphenols presein green tea help prevent the spread of prostate cancer."

September 23, 2004

"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

"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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August 26, 2004

"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

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

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

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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