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At Monash University, a groundbreaking all-female research team is leading the charge against prostate cancer, proving that smashing gender barriers doesn't just empower women—it saves lives. Four generations of women scientists are now working together to find better treatments for the most common cancer in men.
Scientists at NYU Langone Health discovered small plastic fragments in most prostate cancer tumors they examined, with cancerous tissue containing twice as much plastic as healthy tissue. While the finding doesn't prove microplastics cause cancer, it highlights a potential health concern and the need for more research.
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute discovered why half of prostate cancers resist treatment and identified a potential solution already approved by the FDA. The breakthrough could transform care for 700,000 men diagnosed with this cancer type annually.
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.
A leukemia survivor and a researcher who beat cancer are driving groundbreaking pediatric cancer research at Purdue University, inspired by beloved student Tyler Trent. Their work focuses on making treatments safer and more effective for kids fighting cancer.
Prostate cancer patients can now join a groundbreaking trial testing three simple strategies to protect their hearts while receiving lifesaving hormone therapy. City of Hope researchers are comparing intermittent fasting, GLP-1 medication, and heart-healthy lifestyle guidelines to keep patients healthier through treatment.
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.
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.
A breakthrough imaging test causes aggressive prostate cancer cells to light up like bright spots, helping doctors identify which men actually need invasive biopsies. Australian researchers found the scan safely reduced biopsies by 50% without missing a single harmful cancer.
Cancer survivors rang bells and shared stories as Marco Island's Imagination Ball combined timeless elegance with lifesaving purpose. The American Cancer Society fundraiser brought the community together to support research that could one day end cancer diagnoses.
The American Cancer Society's Game Changer Gala takes place this Saturday in Las Vegas, bringing together survivors and supporters to fund critical cancer research. Colon cancer survivor Tori Lyons will share her story at the event.
A dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors just launched their biggest fundraiser yet, pledging $150,000 for local cancer research while bringing patients, doctors, and researchers together. They're proving that the fight against cancer doesn't end with survival.
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.
Men fighting advanced prostate cancer now have clearer guidance on which treatment works best when their disease returns. A major study found that sticking with a proven therapy can add precious months to survival.
A groundbreaking immunotherapy drug halted or shrank tumors in nearly half of men with advanced prostate cancer who had run out of treatment options. The therapy works differently than previous treatments and caused only mild side effects in 88% of patients.
A Pennsylvania mom whose son beat kidney cancer six years ago is hosting her sixth annual fundraiser, which has already raised nearly $50,000 for pediatric cancer research. The event brings together cookies, superheroes, and a community determined to fund better treatments for kids.
A new combination therapy for aggressive prostate cancer just got FDA approval, along with two tests that help doctors match the right patients to this targeted treatment. This breakthrough could help up to 30% of men with advanced prostate cancer find a treatment plan designed specifically for their genes.
A new drug combination could help prostate cancer patients earlier in their fight, reducing the risk of tumor growth by more than expected in a major clinical trial. The treatment targets a specific genetic mutation found in 1 in 4 metastatic prostate cancer cases.
Cancer survivors and grieving parents are urging Iowa lawmakers to fund pediatric cancer research for the first time. The $3 million bill would help develop treatments designed for children, not just smaller doses of adult therapies.
After 25 years at NBC News, Kristen Dahlgren left her dream job to solve a problem she discovered during her own breast cancer treatment: life-saving vaccine research wasn't reaching patients fast enough. Now she's partnering with one of America's top cancer research institutes to change that.
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