Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) led to complication rates, readmission rates, and rates of additional cancer therapy similar to those of conventional surgical prostatectomy, a review of almost 6,000 cases showed. Read the article.
This site has a number of videos on early detection of metastatic prostate cancer. View them here.
Based on new research, men with localized prostate cancer but at high risk for metastasis, have better outcomes if they are treated with radiation combined with androgen deprivation therapy which decreases testosterone, thus reducing chance for tumor spread and growth. Read the article.
This is actually a more general article about diet and supplements. Read the article. (You’ll need a free account for Renal and Urology News.)
Awareness: The PCCN-Toronto and Side by Side Prostate Cancer Support Groups Newsletter. In this Issue: Happy Birthday to us – it’s our 20th year Dr. Sharon Sharir – January 2014 Awareness Night Denis Farbstein – newest member of the board Dr. Tony Finelli – March 2014 Awareness Night Ray St-Sauveur – in memory Harry Lockwood – in memory Dr. Mark Moyad – coming to our September Awareness Night The Father’s Day ‘Do It For Dads’ Walk/Run Jerry and Linda Gershon – meet our members Read it by clicking the link below to open the pdf file: April_2014_Newsletter
This issue of the Digital Examiner from PCCN-Calgary discusses the role of exercise in prostate cancer. Read it here.