Prostate cancer more lethal than previously thought
- Half of men with prostate cancer die from the disease itself, according to a new study published today, exploding the myth that it is usually not fatal.
- the old notion that 'most men die with it, not of it' is simply not true for men with advanced prostate cancer.
* This is an interesting article because it could impact how to treat PC once it is discovered, even in advanced cases.
Next-step da Vinci: Prostate, kidneys & beyond
- This is an excellent video and report that shows how "Da Vinci' robotic surgery is done on 90% of prostate procedures
- AND now it is being used for kidney operations and soon for kidney cancer.
- "Armed with cutting edge technology, surgeons can offer their patients less invasive options.
Putting them back on their feet in less time with less complications."
Toe fungus drug appears to tame prostate cancer
- 'A clinical trial at Johns Hopkins University suggests the oral antifungal medication itraconazole can slow the progress of advanced prostate cancer and delay the need for chemotherapy.'
- But... 'more research is needed because the drug has the potential to contribute to congestive heart failure and produce other side effects.'
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