Prostate Cancer
Early adverse effects from prostate cancer therapy predict long-term complications
Men who experience acute adverse effects after radiation therapy for prostate cancer may be at higher risk for more serious long-term urinary and bowel complications, according to results of a meta-analysis published in Lancet Oncology.
Urine test may detect aggressive prostate cancer, eliminate need for some biopsies
A home urine test demonstrated high sensitivity for detection of aggressive prostate cancer, according to study findings.
Trial examines whether targeted steam can destroy prostate cancer
Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC are part of a national, multisite clinical trial to evaluate a minimally invasive water vapor system that uses steam to treat prostate cancer.
Dietary changes may slow prostate cancer growth during active surveillance
A dietary change that included a decrease in dietary omega-6 and an increase in omega-3 fatty acids could reduce prostate cancer progression among men undergoing active surveillance, according to results of a randomized phase 2 trial.
‘Amazing’ evidence shows lower Alzheimer’s disease risk among people with cancer
Older adults with cancer had a lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias than cancer-free individuals of the same age, according to results of a longitudinal retrospective study.
Risk-stratified PSA screening needed to halt ‘rapid rise’ in distant-stage prostate cancer
An analysis of prostate cancer trends in California revealed an unexpected spike in distant-stage disease cases between 2011 and 2021.
VIDEO: Androgen receptor pathway inhibitors ‘have transformed’ prostate cancer management
In a video interview, William K. Oh, MD, director of precision medicine at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital discusses the latest breakthroughs in advanced prostate cancer treatment.
VIDEO: Upfront use of PARP, ARPI combination may offer greater survival benefit
In a video interview, William K. Oh, MD, director of precision medicine at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital discusses the latest breakthroughs in advanced prostate cancer treatment.
VIDEO: Immunotherapy may offer next big breakthrough in advanced prostate cancer
In a video interview, William K. Oh, MD, director of precision medicine at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital discusses the latest breakthroughs in advanced prostate cancer treatment.
VIDEO: New targets sought for advanced prostate cancer treatment
In a video interview, William K. Oh, MD, director of precision medicine at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital discusses the latest breakthroughs in advanced prostate cancer treatment.