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New cancer therapy shows promise in mouse models, slows or reverses tumor growth

A new cancer therapy developed by Purdue University researchers attacks tumors by tricking cancer cells into absorbing a snippet of RNA that naturally blocks cell division.

4 Sep 2023

Men with sneaky testosterone physiology have worse prostate cancer outcomes, study finds

First-of-its-kind study on 266 men found 20% have higher levels of the hormone in the vessels surrounding the prostate.

4 Sep 2023

Amgen to discuss application for LUMAKRAS® (sotorasib) for the treatment of KRAS G12C-positive NSCLC at FDA advisory committee meeting

Amgen today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) will review data supporting the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for the full approval of LUMAKRAS® (sotorasib) for adults with previously treated locally advanced or metastatic KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at a meeting on Oct. 5, 2023.

From AMGEN 1 Sep 2023

KFF Health News' 'What The Health?': 3 health policy experts you should know

In this special episode, host Julie Rovner, KFF Health News' chief Washington correspondent, interviews three noted health policy experts.

31 Aug 2023

The Clinical Importance of Circulating Tumor DNA

Cancer remains a leading killer among medical causes of death worldwide.

31 Aug 2023

Researchers unearth secrets of zinc transporter protein

A group of researchers has unearthed the secrets behind a tiny but crucial protein that shuttles zinc ions (Zn2+) within our bodies. The discovery offers a deeper understanding of how our cells maintain optimal health.

31 Aug 2023

Exercise may help improve sexual function in prostate cancer patients

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world, but not only does it put the lives of those diagnosed at risk, but can also severely impact patient quality of life due to side-effects of treatment.

30 Aug 2023

Study challenges the use of biochemical recurrence as prostate cancer predictor

A UCLA-led study found treatments that reduce the risk of being diagnosed with a cancer recurrence based on rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels after radiotherapy, commonly referred to as biochemical recurrence, do not necessarily improve a patient's long-term overall survival.

28 Aug 2023

Study finds that MRI is more sensitive than PSA test for detecting prostate cancer

The recent BMJ Oncology study finds that using MRI screenings based on age can effectively identify prostate cancer risks independent of traditional PSA levels. The findings suggest that an MRI-based approach could be a more accurate alternative for prostate cancer screening, particularly for men with PSA levels lower than 3.0 ng/mL.

27 Aug 2023

Funding from Breast Cancer Now supports research into new drugs for secondary breast cancer in the bone

Researchers are testing new combinations of drugs to treat breast cancer that’s spread to the bone, thanks to funding from Breast Cancer Now.

25 Aug 2023

Study shows how cancer can selfishly hijack a helpful immune pathway to spread

A study led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and Weill Cornell Medicine discovered a new relationship between cancer cells and the immune system, and shows how cancer can selfishly hijack a normally helpful immune pathway.

23 Aug 2023

NCCN publishes new resource on options, benefits of care approaches for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children.

22 Aug 2023

Non-traditional gene fusions in luminal breast cancer: A new target for therapy

A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on June 12, 2023, entitled, "Are cis-spliced fusion proteins pathological in more aggressive luminal breast cancer?"

21 Aug 2023

Insurance coverage for implantable penile prostheses varies by type of insurance

Implantable penile prostheses (IPPs) are an established treatment option for erectile dysfunction (ED), and are covered by insurance in about 80% of cases, reports a paper in the September issue of Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

21 Aug 2023

Prostate Cancer News and Research

Latest Prostate Cancer News and Research

New cancer therapy shows promise in mouse models, slows or reverses tumor growth

Men with sneaky testosterone physiology have worse prostate cancer outcomes, study finds

Amgen to discuss application for LUMAKRAS® (sotorasib) for the treatment of KRAS G12C-positive NSCLC at FDA advisory committee meeting

KFF Health News' 'What The Health?': 3 health policy experts you should know

The Clinical Importance of Circulating Tumor DNA

Researchers unearth secrets of zinc transporter protein

Exercise may help improve sexual function in prostate cancer patients

Study challenges the use of biochemical recurrence as prostate cancer predictor

Study finds that MRI is more sensitive than PSA test for detecting prostate cancer

Funding from Breast Cancer Now supports research into new drugs for secondary breast cancer in the bone

Study shows how cancer can selfishly hijack a helpful immune pathway to spread

NCCN publishes new resource on options, benefits of care approaches for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

Non-traditional gene fusions in luminal breast cancer: A new target for therapy

Insurance coverage for implantable penile prostheses varies by type of insurance

Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness in young men and the incidence of site-specific cancer

Proxalutamide shows promise as potential COVID-19 treatment

Long DNA molecules reveal new scar types in HR-deficient cancers

High aerobic fitness at age 18 linked to lower risk of several types of cancer

Androgen deprivation therapy increases the risk of depression, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease

Copy number profiling provides insight as to why prostate cancer may become lethal

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Prostate Cancer News and Research

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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