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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.
A breakthrough blood test detects dangerous prostate cancer far better than current screenings, potentially saving thousands of lives through earlier treatment. The Stockholm3 test found 90% of aggressive cases compared to just 74% with standard PSA testing.
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.
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.
After 25 years of military service, Henry H. Washington III learned he had prostate cancer during his retirement physical. Now over a decade cancer-free, he's dedicating his life to helping other men face the disease with courage and community.
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.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is transforming prostate cancer treatment with personalized approaches that are saving more lives while reducing side effects. The 10-year survival rate has reached 98% thanks to advances in screening, targeted therapies, and knowing when careful monitoring works better than immediate treatment.
A new ornament designed to celebrate breast cancer survivors in Louisville is raising funds for cancer screening programs across Kentucky. Every purchase supports life-saving early detection efforts through the University of Louisville's Kentucky Cancer Program.
Two-time cancer survivor Luis Abramson organized a free screening event that provided six types of potentially life-saving health checks to his Orange County community. The Annual Sweetheart Screening gave hundreds of residents access to cancer detection services, many without insurance.
Getting screened for colon cancer just got simpler with new blood tests you can take at your doctor's office. The American Cancer Society added these convenient options to help more people catch this highly treatable disease early.
For the first time, the American Cancer Society recommends a simple blood test as a screening option for colon cancer, giving hope to millions who avoid traditional testing. This breakthrough could save thousands of lives by making screening more accessible.
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.
A Colorado veteran's "bad acid reflux" turned out to be early-stage esophageal cancer, but a quick screening test caught it in time. His story shows how newer, non-invasive screenings are saving lives from one of the deadliest cancers.
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.
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.
A colorectal cancer survivor created a program that flips the script: kids remind parents to get screened. One presentation by two sons caught early stage cancer in their friend's mother.
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 new radiation treatment for advanced prostate cancer is helping patients skip harsh chemotherapy while getting better results. Texas Oncology in Longview is now offering Pluvicto, which delivers radiation directly to cancer cells.
A simple blood test has joined the list of approved colorectal cancer screening options, offering hope for millions who avoid traditional testing. This breakthrough could help catch more cancers early when they're most treatable.
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