Aggressive Treatment for Prostate Cancer Is the Norm

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Aggressive Treatment for Prostate Cancer Is the Norm

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More than 75% of men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer undergo aggressive treatment -- either complete removal of the prostate or radiation therapy, according to a new study.

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Tags: Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Prostate, Men's Health

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Prostate cancer treatment mismatched with clinical benefit - ONA

oncologynurseadvisor.com — “Therapy has become more aggressive for men with a low likelihood of clinical benefit, but not for men with a high likelihood of clinical benefit.View full resource at oncologynurseadvisor.com

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Arch Intern Med -- The Relationship Between Clinical Benefit and Receipt of Curative Therapy for Prostate Cancer, February 27, 2012, Raldow et al. 172 (4): 362

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AIM: Prostate cancer therapy trends moving in wrong direction

healthimaging.com — “Men with localized prostate cancer may not be receiving curative therapy (CTx) in accordance with potential clinical benefit, as patients with a low likelihood to benefit have received increasingly aggressive treatment in recent years while patients in groups that are likely to benefit from CTx have not seen comparable increases in treatment, according to a research letter published in the Feb. 27 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.View full resource at healthimaging.com

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Drug May Slow Early Prostate Cancer: Study

health.yahoo.net — “TUESDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that Avodart, a drug used to treat an enlarged prostate gland, may help slow the progression of early stage prostate cancer, reducing the need for aggressive treatment in some men.View full resource at health.yahoo.net

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Drug May Slow Early Prostate Cancer: Study: TUESDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that Avod... http://t.co/jUM5eixT

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Drug May Slow Early Prostate Cancer: Study - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “From Yahoo! News: TUESDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that Avodart, a drug used to treat an enlarged prostate gland, may help slow the progression of early stage prostate cancer, reducing the need for aggressive treatment in some men.View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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LCA calls for more aggressive integration of imaging advances and biomedical research

news-medical.net — “As the War on Cancer enters its fifth decade and the number of people being diagnosed with cancer continues to rise, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) called for more aggressive integration of advanced imaging technology and biomedical research to improve prevention, earlier detection and treatment of cancer.View full resource at news-medical.net

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Panel: 'Watchful Wait' OK For Many Prostate Cancers | WBUR & NPR

wbur.org — “A government-sponsored expert panel says most cases of early prostate cancer shouldn't be called cancer at all, because the disease progresses very slowly, if at all. The group says men with these low-risk cancers — the great majority — should be offered the choice of deferring treatment, maybe permanently, in favor of being monitored for signs that their tumor has become more aggressive.View full resource at wbur.org

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"Watchful Waiting" is ok for many prostate cancers says panel via @WBUR http://t.co/gvwhBvWk #watchfulwaiting #sdm

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A Watch-and-Wait Treatment for Prostate Cancer - NYTimes.com

nytimes.com — “A doctor has proposed the least invasive approach for most men with early-stage cancers that are not particularly aggressive.View full resource at nytimes.com

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A Watch-and-Wait Treatment for Prostate Cancer - NYTimes.com

nytimes.com — “A doctor has proposed the least invasive approach for most men with early-stage cancers that are not particularly aggressive.View full resource at nytimes.com

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Food choices and supplement use - vitamin D & anti-inflammatory herbs - may help reduce risk of prostate cancer. http://t.co/Xf3KffEF

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Fox Chase study on prostate cancer treatment - National Cancer Institute

cancer.gov — “Men with a family history of prostate cancer should expect equally good outcomes following radiotherapy for prostate cancer as patients without a family history, reports a new Fox Chase Cancer Center study.View full resource at cancer.gov

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Study by @FoxChaseCancer finds more aggressive treatment not necessary for men with a family history of prostate cancer http://j.mp/pj8WRH

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Lethal form of prostate cancer linked to five gene variants discovered by doctors

nydailynews.com — “International researchers have found five gene variants strongly linked to aggressive prostate cancer, a discovery that could lead to new tests and treatments, a study said Tuesday.View full resource at nydailynews.com

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Researchers discover 5 inherited genetic variants linked to the most lethal prostate cancers

labspaces.net — “An international team of researchers led by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has identified five inherited genetic variants that are strongly associated with aggressive, lethal prostate cancer. The discovery ultimately could lead to the development of a simple blood test that could be given upon diagnosis to determine which men should receive aggressive treatment versus a more consView full resource at labspaces.net

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Five genes may be linked to lethal prostate cancer - USATODAY.com

yourlife.usatoday.com — “Identifying men with aggressive disease can help customize treatment, researchers sayView full resource at yourlife.usatoday.com

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Five inherited genetic variants linked to the most lethal prostate cancers

sciencedaily.com — “Researchers have identified five inherited genetic variants that are strongly associated with aggressive, lethal prostate cancer. The discovery ultimately could lead to the development of a simple blood test that could be given upon diagnosis to determine which men should receive aggressive treatment versus a more conservative "watchful waiting" approach.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Genes linked to prostate cancer discovered

zeenews.india.com — “Researchers in Seattle and Sweden have identified five inherited genetic markers associated with aggressive, lethal prostate cancer. The finding that could lead to the development of a simple blood test that could help determine who should receive aggressive treatment and who could opt for more conservative approaches.View full resource at zeenews.india.com

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