Late Stage Prostate Cancer Therapy
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Hormone therapies are a popular approach in the treatment of prostate cancer. Their goal is to either reduce or stop androgens in the body from affecting prostate cells.
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PROSTATE HEALTH
Urine Test for Prostate Cancer
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Truth be told, testing for prostate cancer is not the most exact of sciences. There is, in fact, an uncomfortably high number of missed cancers or false positives.
Read MoreProstate Cancer Semen Test
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Despite all the advancements being made – and despite prostate cancer being one of the most common cancers in men – diagnosis of the disease remains a tricky proposition.
Read MoreGenetic Testing an Option for Prostate Cancer
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Genetic testing in men with advanced prostate cancer could pick up a significant proportion whose disease may be caused by inherited mutations in genes involved.
Read MoreThe Link Between PSA Velocity and Aggressive Prostate Cancer
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A recent study has found that rapidly increasing PSA levels, or PSA velocity, are not an effective method for determining whether a patient has an aggressive life-threatening form of prostate cancer or a slower developing form of the disease.
Read MoreThe Pros And Cons of PSA Screening
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Dr. Samadi weighs the positives and negatives of screening for your PSA.The controversial decision of the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) to recommend against screening men for prostate cancer has prompted a healthy debate regarding the utility of the early detection of this cancer.
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