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PSA Level Patterns are Foretelling
There's been a lot of controversy about what rising PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels actually mean. A new study answers some of these concerns. Men whose PSA levels continue to be elevated over a period of years are more likely to develop prostate cancer.
Advancing the Accuracy of Prostate Cancer Testing
The standard test for prostate cancer has been around for 30 years. A new test is being developed that screens for more than PSA to pinpoint the cancer more reliably.
One Brisk Step at a Time
Brisk walking is a good aerobic activity for anyone. It's now known to be particularly healthful for newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients.
New Hope for HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients
New research may offer new hope for treating HER2 positive breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of this cancer, affecting 20-30 percent of patients. Researchers have found out how the standard drug therapy - Herceptin - works.
Simple Way to Predict Outcome
Up until now, knowing the outlook or prognosis for kidney cancer patients has been difficult to determine. Scientists have found that a routine blood test can predict the course of the disease and help make better treatment decisions.
Drinking and Cancer
Drinking too much alcohol has been linked to a number of diseases - ranging from gout to fatty liver. A new study expands the number of health conditions on the list.
New Tool for Predicting Breast Cancer Recurrence
Breast cancer patients may currently have genetic testing that predicts the possibility of the disease returning. These tests examine the genes in the tumor itself. Now there's a new way to look into the future.
Indian Spice Spices Up Cancer Treatment
Survival rates for head and neck cancer have not improved in the last 30 years. Most doctors believe the reason for this lack of improvement is cancer cells become resistant to chemotherapy drugs, such as cisplatin.
New Drugs Could Treat Half of Prostate Cancers
A new class of cancer fighting drugs that seems to hold promise in treating breast cancer may also work with certain types of prostate cancer. Those are the findings of a new University of Michigan (U-M) study.
Time Out for Dry Mouth
During the throes of a cancer battle, preserving healthy saliva glands may be on the back burner for most cancer patients, but the long-lasting effects of dry mouth can create problems with sleeping, eating and socializing for patients in remission.