Pattern of finger lengths may be a simple marker of prostate cancer risk, with length of 2D greater than 4D suggestive of lower risk.
Nottingham Urology with Duncan Harriss: Continuity of Care & Individual Attention Matter
Movember – Raising Awareness of Prostate Cancer
Every year in the month of November, men all over the world are sponsored to grow moustaches to raise funds for various prostate cancer charities. Over 35,000 men each year in the UK are diagnosed with the disease.
Viagra as a Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Researchers have shown that Viagra, in combination with a powerful anti-cancer drug, can effectively treat prostate cancer
A TargetScan Prostate Biopsy & Treatment System
One of the hardest tasks in the treatment of prostate cancer is to accurately diagnose the exact location ofthe cancer within the prostate.
It is known that there is a 30% and upwards failure rate in the accuracy of diagnosis of prostate cancer with current methods. The TargetScan systems shows clear 3D images of the prostate. [...]
New Experimental Prostate Cancer Test
there is a new prostate cancer test being developed. It is a blood test which uses a cluster of specific proteins and can detect prostate cancer more accurately and much earlier
Prostate Medication Available Without Prescription In UK
From the beginning of April 2010, a drug previously only available on prescription has been available to purchase over the counter for the first time.
The prostate medication, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride, is available as Flomax Relief and will cost 16.99 for a month’s supply. This is the first time in the world that this medication is available [...]
After Radical Prostatectomy: What Are The Long Term Outcomes?
Each year, 1 in 12 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer of which a small group opt to have a radical prostatectomy. This operation has been performed as a curative procedure. Evidence spanning 30 years now concludes that after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, prostate cancer-specific and metastasis – free survival are [...]
PCA3 Prostate Test: How Can It Be Used?
The use of the PCA3 prostate test (Prostate CAncer gene 3) as a prostate cancer screening tool is becoming more widespread. Five areas of use can be considered.
The first use is for men who have had a raised PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level and one or more negative biopsies. When used in conjunction with the PSA test, [...]
Do Walnuts Help Prevent Prostate Cancer?
This very interesting article appeared in the Telepgraph recently:
Experiments showed that eating a diet rich in walnuts reduced the size and growth rate of prostate cancer in mice. Scientists believe that the secret lies in walnuts’ ability to reduce levels of endothelin, a substance that increases inflammation of blood vessels.
Researchers from the University of California [...]
Prostate Cancer Screening Needed!
Today in the Telegraph was the following article:
NHS Patients should be screened for Prostate Cancer says Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The composer was diagnosed with the disease last October and is still recovering from his treatment.
However, he said often the cancer is discovered too late because the symptoms are considered embarrassing and the authorities are reluctant to [...]
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