A new study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago suggest that short-term androgen deprivation therapy (STADT) in combination with radiotherapy (RT) in men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer is associated with better outcomes compared with dose-escalated radiotherapy alone.
Read More1 out of every 8 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. The search for a cure has never been bigger. But, prostate cancer recurrence is also a major issue when it comes to this disease. But now researchers may have developed a vaccine.
Read MoreNew research has emerged these past few weeks on prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and its genetic root. There's a big debate in how prostate cancer should be treated in older verses younger men. Now, a new study is showing where the gaps are and in particular when we find aggressive prostate cancer, how it should be treated.
Read MoreFree PSA Screening event: Join Dr. David Samadi and his staff Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 9—11am. The Peter Latos Prostate Cancer Foundation will sponsor the first 200 men to register for the event. Sign up by calling 212.365.5000.
Read MoreMRI-Guided Biopsy is a huge step forward for prostate cancer detection. Both men and women need to understand this new method and ask your urologist if they're using it.
Read MoreA new report from an ongoing global research study was recently released finding strong evidence that obesity is linked to aggressive prostate cancer.
Read MoreFor men with prostate cancer, deciding whether to opt for radiation or surgical removal of the gland can be overwhelming. How does one decide with the risks such as the unpleasant side-effect of erectile dysfunction and incontinence?
Read MoreFish oil, which contains the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, has long been touted as beneficial for cardiovascular health, mental health (including depression and Alzheimer’s disease) and arthritis, just to name a few.
Read MoreRecently, the American Urological Association (AUA) announced new guidelines for prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing. These guidelines were designed to help urologists, and ultimately patients, reduce prostate cancer mortality by making informed screening decisions. Here is what you need to know:
Read MorePomegranate juice certainly has some health benefits, but according to the Federal Trade Commission, it does not "prevent or treat heart disease, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction."
This is why the FTC has asked the makers of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice to tone down its advertising claims.
Read MoreThis week, the FDA announced that a certain class of drugs used to treat prostate cancer are linked to higher rates of heart disease and diabetes.
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One would think that a large, extremely well designed trial that demonstrated a significant benefit for prostate cancer screening would be widely publicized, especially considering all the publicity that surrounded the announcement of early results from two similar trials earlier this year.
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