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New Hormone Therapy Boosts Prostate Cancer Surgery Outcomes
Health & Wellness23h ago

New Hormone Therapy Boosts Prostate Cancer Surgery Outcomes

Men with high-risk prostate cancer now have a promising third treatment option that combines surgery with dual hormone therapy. A major clinical trial shows this approach works better than current surgical treatments, offering new hope to thousands of patients.

Google News - Business2 min read
New Hormone Treatment Boosts Prostate Cancer Surgery Results
Health & Wellness1d ago

New Hormone Treatment Boosts Prostate Cancer Surgery Results

Men with high-risk prostate cancer now have a promising third treatment option that could save more lives. A major clinical trial shows combining hormone therapy with surgery significantly improves outcomes for patients who prefer surgery over radiation.

STAT News2 min read
New Drug Target Could Stop Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Health & Wellness4d ago

New Drug Target Could Stop Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Columbia researchers discovered a gene that drives deadly prostate cancer and found an FDA-approved drug that could stop it. The breakthrough offers hope for men whose cancer stops responding to standard treatment.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Upper Michigan Gets Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatment
Health & Wellness5d ago

Upper Michigan Gets Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatment

Men with advanced prostate cancer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula no longer have to travel hundreds of miles for specialized treatment. Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital just became the region's only facility offering Pluvicto therapy, bringing life-extending care closer to home. #

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Georgia Family Makes Father's Day 5K a Prostate Cancer Mission
Acts of KindnessMay 20

Georgia Family Makes Father's Day 5K a Prostate Cancer Mission

Three generations of the Heslep family turn their Father's Day into a powerful tradition that honors their dad and educates thousands about a cancer that takes a man's life every 20 minutes. Their annual run supports ProstAware, a Georgia nonprofit bringing lifesaving awareness to families across the state.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Cancer Drug Now Made in 38 Minutes With Push of a Button
InnovationMay 18

Cancer Drug Now Made in 38 Minutes With Push of a Button

Scientists at the University of Missouri just turned a six-hour cancer drug production process into a 38-minute automated procedure. The breakthrough could speed up clinical trials for prostate cancer treatment and make life-saving therapies more accessible.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
New Drug Extends Hope for Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients
Health & WellnessMay 15

New Drug Extends Hope for Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients

Men with the most aggressive form of prostate cancer are seeing promising results from an experimental drug that helps existing treatments work longer. Researchers at MUSC and Emory University found the therapy could delay disease progression when standard options stop working.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
PSA Screening Now Proven to Reduce Prostate Cancer Deaths
Health & WellnessMay 15

PSA Screening Now Proven to Reduce Prostate Cancer Deaths

A major new review finds prostate cancer screening saves lives, reversing earlier doubts and offering hope for better early detection. The research shows two fewer deaths per 1,000 men screened when paired with good medical care.

STAT News3 min read
Wade Boggs Cancer-Free After Prostate Cancer Battle
Community HeroesMay 11

Wade Boggs Cancer-Free After Prostate Cancer Battle

Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced he's officially cancer-free, two years after his prostate cancer diagnosis. The 67-year-old legend is now encouraging men everywhere to get tested early.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Wade Boggs Cancer-Free After Early Prostate Detection
Health & WellnessMay 10

Wade Boggs Cancer-Free After Early Prostate Detection

Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs shared joyful news at Fenway Park: he's completely cancer-free two years after his prostate cancer diagnosis. The 67-year-old legend is now urging men everywhere to get tested early, crediting routine screening with saving his life.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Wade Boggs Cancer-Free 2 Years After Diagnosis
Community HeroesMay 10

Wade Boggs Cancer-Free 2 Years After Diagnosis

Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced he's completely cancer-free, two years after his 2024 prostate cancer diagnosis. The 67-year-old legend shared his victory at Boston's Fenway Park, encouraging men everywhere to get tested.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Baseball Legend Wade Boggs Beats Prostate Cancer at 67
Community HeroesMay 10

Baseball Legend Wade Boggs Beats Prostate Cancer at 67

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced he's cancer-free after a two-year battle with prostate cancer, crediting early detection for saving his life. The beloved Red Sox player shared his victory at Fenway Park while urging men to get tested.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Wade Boggs Cancer-Free After 2-Year Prostate Battle
Health & WellnessMay 9

Wade Boggs Cancer-Free After 2-Year Prostate Battle

Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced he's cancer-free after battling prostate cancer for two years, crediting early detection for saving his life. The 67-year-old legend is using his platform to encourage men to get tested.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
FDA Approves 30-Minute Steam Treatment for Prostate Cancer
VideosMay 9

FDA Approves 30-Minute Steam Treatment for Prostate Cancer

A Minnesota company just won FDA approval for a breakthrough prostate cancer treatment that uses steam instead of surgery. The 30-minute outpatient procedure could help 84% of newly diagnosed patients avoid invasive treatments.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Angola Doctor Performs First Robotic Cancer Surgery
InnovationMay 5

Angola Doctor Performs First Robotic Cancer Surgery

An Angolan surgeon just made medical history by performing the country's first robotic prostate cancer surgery. Three patients, all in their sixties, recovered successfully after the groundbreaking procedures.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
UBC Scientists Crack Code on "Undruggable" Cancer Proteins
InnovationApr 28

UBC Scientists Crack Code on "Undruggable" Cancer Proteins

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a breakthrough method to target proteins once thought impossible to treat, achieving binding strength up to a million times stronger than existing drugs. The discovery could revolutionize treatment for prostate cancer and dozens of other serious diseases.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Cancer Vaccine Passes First Human Trial With Zero Toxicity
Health & WellnessApr 24

Cancer Vaccine Passes First Human Trial With Zero Toxicity

A new cancer vaccine showed promising safety and immune response in 36 patients with advanced lung, ovarian, and prostate cancer. The treatment caused only minor injection-site reactions while triggering strong immune responses.

Google News - Vaccine Success2 min read
Survivor Saves Lives After Losing 3 Brothers to Cancer
Health & WellnessApr 18

Survivor Saves Lives After Losing 3 Brothers to Cancer

After losing all three brothers to prostate cancer, Simeon Greene discovered 54 relatives may have had the disease and is now on a mission to save lives through early testing. His powerful message is reaching Black men who face double the risk but often wait too long to get checked.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Wolverhampton Man Saves Lives After Losing 3 Brothers to Cancer
Health & WellnessApr 17

Wolverhampton Man Saves Lives After Losing 3 Brothers to Cancer

After discovering all three of his brothers had prostate cancer, Simeon Greene turned family tragedy into a mission that's helping black men catch the disease early. His story reveals why one simple conversation could save thousands of lives.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Florida Hospital Trials New Device for Prostate Patients
Health & WellnessApr 15

Florida Hospital Trials New Device for Prostate Patients

Tampa General Hospital is testing a dissolving scaffold that could help men recover bladder control faster after prostate surgery. The device supports healing for nine months, then safely disappears.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read

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