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New guidance from oncology experts recommends tailored exercise prescriptions

New guidance from exercise oncology experts recommend systematic use of an "exercise prescription" by health care workers and fitness professionals in designing and delivering exercise programs that aim to lower the risk of developing certain cancers and best meet the needs, preferences and abilities of people with cancer.

17 Oct 2019

New recommendations outline specific 'exercise prescriptions' for cancer survivors

A recent review of research, conducted by an international group of experts led by the University of British Columbia, has resulted in the development of new exercise guidelines for cancer survivors.

16 Oct 2019

Researchers outline new exercise recommendations for people living with and beyond cancer

It's well known that exercise is good for preventing and treating many forms of heart disease, but less commonly known are the benefits of physical activity for people living with and beyond cancer.

16 Oct 2019

Low-risk thyroid cancer and stringent follow-up: who decides?

In the case of low-risk treated thyroid cancer, some patients may be insisting on unduly intensive surveillance in the form of diagnostic scans to detect recurrence, without clear evidence for any benefit from the same, says a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

15 Oct 2019

New guidance recommends systematic use of 'exercise prescription' for cancer patients

A global panel of exercise oncology experts today published new guidance recommending the systematic use of an “exercise prescription” to help cancer patients cope with treatment side effects and lower the risk of developing certain cancers.

15 Oct 2019

Combination of two drugs disrupts cancer cells' ability to survive DNA damage, study finds

In continuing efforts to find novel ways to kill cancer cells, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have identified a new pathway that leads to the destruction of cancer cells.

14 Oct 2019

New microfluidic test can detect Lyme disease within 15 minutes

Some 300,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year. Caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted by the bite of infected Ixodes ticks, the disease if left untreated can cause serious neurologic, cardiac, and/or rheumatologic complications.

11 Oct 2019

More sensitive electrophysiology tools needed to study cancer cell populations

Bioelectricity of Cancer, a special issue of the peer-reviewed journal Bioelectricity, has just been published. Two promising discoveries are well delineated: an ultra-sensitive tool to detect cancer and a new therapeutic target for cancer immunotherapy.

9 Oct 2019

Lab-grown, testosterone-producing cells could help treat hypogonadism

Researchers have managed to grow human, testosterone-producing cells, which could lead to improved treatment options for low testosterone levels.

9 Oct 2019

Statin use linked with lower risk of developing prostate cancer

In a study of cancer-free men followed for a median of seven years, statin use was associated with a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.

9 Oct 2019

Study shows association between mushroom consumption and lower risk of prostate cancer

Results from the first long-term cohort study of more than 36,000 Japanese men over decades suggest an association between eating mushrooms and a lower risk of prostate cancer.

7 Oct 2019

Osaka University Hospital begins clinical research for prostate cancer diagnosis using PET imaging

Osaka University Hospital began Japan's first clinical research for diagnosis of prostate cancer using PET (positron emission tomography) scan results in September 2019.

7 Oct 2019

Research provides new insights into tumorigenesis of meningioma

The identification of oncogenic mutations has provided further insights into the tumorigenesis of meningioma and the possibility of targeted therapy.

5 Oct 2019

New anticancer molecule shows therapeutic activity in preclinical models of various cancer types

A novel anticancer molecule created by researchers at The Wistar Institute showed therapeutic activity in preclinical models of various cancer types.

3 Oct 2019

Unique biomarker in urine may offer non-invasive means of detecting prostate cancer

A research study published in the journal Neoplasia and led by principal investigator Nallasivam Palanisamy, Ph.D., associate scientist in the Vattikuti Urology Institute at Henry Ford Health System, has identified a novel prostate cancer gene fusion involving the KLK4 protein coding gene and KLKP1 pseudogene.

3 Oct 2019

Prostate Cancer News and Research

Latest Prostate Cancer News and Research

New guidance from oncology experts recommends tailored exercise prescriptions

New recommendations outline specific 'exercise prescriptions' for cancer survivors

Researchers outline new exercise recommendations for people living with and beyond cancer

Low-risk thyroid cancer and stringent follow-up: who decides?

New guidance recommends systematic use of 'exercise prescription' for cancer patients

Combination of two drugs disrupts cancer cells' ability to survive DNA damage, study finds

New microfluidic test can detect Lyme disease within 15 minutes

More sensitive electrophysiology tools needed to study cancer cell populations

Lab-grown, testosterone-producing cells could help treat hypogonadism

Statin use linked with lower risk of developing prostate cancer

Study shows association between mushroom consumption and lower risk of prostate cancer

Osaka University Hospital begins clinical research for prostate cancer diagnosis using PET imaging

Research provides new insights into tumorigenesis of meningioma

New anticancer molecule shows therapeutic activity in preclinical models of various cancer types

Unique biomarker in urine may offer non-invasive means of detecting prostate cancer

Targeted therapy slows disease progression and improves survival for prostate cancer

Modern chemo more effective than second targeted hormone therapy against resistant prostate cancer

Breast, ovarian cancer drug more effective than targeted hormone therapy in some men with prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer can be spared postoperative radiotherapy

High-dose radiation effective for men whose prostate cancer has spread, trial shows

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