New study says testicular cancer may raise prostate cancer risk

New study says testicular cancer may raise prostate cancer risk

According to a new study at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, men who have had testicular cancer may have an increased risk for prostate cancer. While there have been previous studies that have shown an increased risk of prostate cancer in men who have previously had testicular cancer, this is the first one to observe the risk of getting intermediate or high-risk prostate cancer.

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Advanced Prostate Cancer Genome

Advanced Prostate Cancer Genome

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reported by the Stand Up To Cancer-Prostate Cancer Foundation Dream Team published a new study in the journal, Cell. The findings target a potential new drug therapy for treating prostate cancer. It's the first study of the genomic composition of prostate cancer.

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Bike Riding and Prostate Cancer

Bike Riding and Prostate Cancer

There has been much controversy as to whether or not cycling has an effect on PSA or the emergence of prostate cancer.  Although there have been many contradictory studies, overall it seems that riding your bike does not increase your risk for prostate cancer.

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Unemployment linked to rise in Prostate Cancer deaths

Unemployment linked to rise in Prostate Cancer deaths

Johnathan Watkins of King's College London published the first ever study analyzing the health effects of unemployment related to prostate cancer in the journal, eCancerMedicalScience — an open access journal from the European Institute of Oncology.

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Prostate Cancer and Depression: You are not alone.

Prostate Cancer and Depression: You are not alone.

Men diagnosed with both conditions have significantly reduced chances of survival. Emotions of pity, powerlessness, and other indications of depression are commonplace and reasonable in someone who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. 

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