added 2007 Mon May 21 3:02:40 by bubba2
Veterans exposed to Agent Orange have a 48% increased risk of prostate cancer recurrence following surgery than their unexposed peers - when the disease recurs, it seems more aggressive. Agent Orange contains the carcinogen, dioxin, which can be stored in body fat and is believed to make its way into the cell nucleus and work as a tumor promoter.
Veterans exposed to Agent Orange have a 48% increased risk of prostate cancer recurrence following surgery than their unexposed peers - when the disease recurs, it seems more aggressive. Agent Orange contains the carcinogen, dioxin, which can be stored in body fat and is believed to make its way into the cell nucleus and work as a tumor promoter.
added 2007 Sun Apr 1 21:42:46 by STONERS
Scientists have identified several genetic risk factors for prostate cancer, shedding new light on the cause of a leading worldwide cancer killer among men that hits U.S. blacks especially hard.
Scientists have identified several genetic risk factors for prostate cancer, shedding new light on the cause of a leading worldwide cancer killer among men that hits U.S. blacks especially hard.
added 2007 Sat Jan 20 4:11:23 by jeremytoday
Scientists have developed a vitamin D pill to treat advanced prostate cancer.
Scientists have developed a vitamin D pill to treat advanced prostate cancer.
added 2007 Sun Jan 14 5:30:46 by PaganGodess
The spread of prostate cancer can be halted with a drug which "strangles" tumour cells by cutting off their blood supply, a study has suggested.
The spread of prostate cancer can be halted with a drug which "strangles" tumour cells by cutting off their blood supply, a study has suggested.
added 2007 Fri Jan 12 3:41:01 by ninjaboy
Prostate cancer treatment may shorten penis. Men who receive combination treatment with hormone therapy plus radiation for local or locally advanced prostate cancer may experience a significant reduction in penile length.
Prostate cancer treatment may shorten penis. Men who receive combination treatment with hormone therapy plus radiation for local or locally advanced prostate cancer may experience a significant reduction in penile length.
