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WASHINGTON -- Federal regulators have approved the first new drug to treat prostate cancer in four years. The injectable treatment from privately held Ferring Pharmaceuticals fights the cancer by lowering levels of testosterone, which promotes the growth of tumors in the prostate. Food and Drug Administration officials said older drugs in the same class can actually increase testosterone Read more...

The number of prostate cancer deaths in the United States has declined in recent years, but this cancer remains one of the most common malignancies in U.S. men, with approximately 186,000 new cases and 29,000 deaths (the second leading cause of cancer death) estimated for 2008. The good news is that early detection is associated with drastically improved five-year survival rates. The bad news is Read more...

NEW YORK - August 6, 2008 - New advice that men over 75 should not be screened for prostate cancer won't quell the long-standing controversy over the usefulness of the blood test for the disease, cancer experts said Tuesday. "It stokes the debate, I think," said Dr. Charles Ryan, a prostate cancer specialist at the University of California, San Francisco. And several experts are Read more...

NEW YORK -- Doctors should stop routine prostate cancer screening of men over 75 because there is more evidence of harm than benefit, a federal task force advised in a new blow to a much scrutinized medical test. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which made the recommendation, reported finding evidence that the benefits of treatment based on routine screening of this age group Read more...

(Monoclonal Antibody Scan) by Krisha McCoy, MSDefinition A ProstaScint scan is a test that uses an injection of low-level radioactive material to test for the spread of prostate cancer . Prostate Cancer© 2008 Nucleus Medical Art, Inc.Parts of the Body InvolvedVein in your armEntire body (for the scan)Reasons for ProcedureA ProstaScint scan is given to men who have prostate cancer to see if it Read more...

by Diane Stresing Putting butter on a burn is a popular folk remedy that has probably been around about as long as the term “old wives tale”—which, in fact, is exactly what it is. Putting butter on a burn quite likely does more harm than good, and the same can be said for applying most any lotion (except those with significant amounts of Aloe vera juice) to a burn. Interestingly, while Read more...

by Urmila Parlikar, MSDefinitionThis is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. PSA is a protein made by the prostate (a male sex gland that makes most of the seminal fluid found in ejaculate). An elevated PSA level may be an indication of prostate cancer . Anatomy of the Prostate© 2008 Nucleus Medical Art, Inc.Parts of the Body InvolvedArm (for Read more...

by Skye Schulte, MS, MPH Here it comes, the beginning of that dull throbbing pain in your temple. You search your desk for an aspirin and come up empty handed. Now you’ll have to suffer the rest of the workday with your head in your hands, right? Not so! We’ve got some tips on easing a headache the natural way. Below are some drug-free headache relievers that might help the next time your Read more...

by Laurie LaRusso, MS, ELS All pain relievers are not equal. It sounds like the opening line of a commercial for a particular brand of pain reliever, but it’s true. Among nonprescription pain relievers, some are best for relieving menstrual cramps, while others do a better job with sprains and strains, and still others reduce fevers.Your local drugstore probably has an entire aisle (or at Read more...

Adapted from American Geriatrics Society by EBSCO Publishing Editorial Staff Although many people experience more pain with age, it is not a normal part of life. Here are some tips for identifying your pain and working with your doctor to manage it. The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) released guidelines on explaining and managing persistent pain. This term refers to pain or discomfort that Read more...

by Karen Schroeder, MS, RD Throbbing pain, nausea, and intense sensitivity to light and sound that can last for 24 hours or more: people who suffer from migraine headaches are all too familiar with these symptoms. In 2002, Frova (frovatriptan succinate) was approved for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without "aura" in adults. Endo Pahrmaceuticals has also submitted a Read more...

by Monica Zangwill, MD, MPHMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Prostate Cancer | Resource GuideAmerican Cancer Society (ACS)Phone:1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)Email Form:http://www.cancer.org/asp/contactUs/cus_global.aspInternet Address:http://www.cancer.orgDescription of Services Provided:This Read more...

by Monica Zangwill, MD, MPHMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Prostate Cancer | Resource Guide The treatment and management of prostate cancer most often involves surgery (either of the primary tumor or removal of the testes to help treat advanced disease), hormonal therapy, and/or radiation therapy. Read more...

by Monica Zangwill, MD, MPHMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Prostate Cancer | Resource GuideYou have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with prostate cancer. By talking openly and Read more...

by Monica Zangwill, MD, MPHMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Prostate Cancer | Resource GuideThere are no obvious signs or symptoms of prostate cancer in its beginning stages. Many early stage prostate cancers are detected only through a digital rectal exam and PSA testing. When the tumor becomes Read more...

by Monica Zangwill, MD, MPHMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Prostate Cancer | Resource GuideThe purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.Since Read more...

by Monica Zangwill, MD, MPHMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Prostate Cancer | Resource GuideThere are a few things you can do to reduce your risk of prostate cancer:Get Screened Regularly Because prostate cancer rarely produces symptoms in its early stages, the best way to detect it is through Read more...

by Monica Zangwill, MD, MPHMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Prostate Cancer | Resource GuideA risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.It is possible to develop prostate cancer with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk Read more...

by Monica Zangwill, MD, MPHMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Prostate Cancer | Resource Guide The diagnosis of prostate cancer usually begins in your doctor’s office during a routine rectal exam followed by a blood test to measure prostate specific antigen (PSA). If your rectal exam shows abnormal Read more...

by Ricker Polsdorfer, MDMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With BPH | Resource GuideIn mild cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia, no treatment is necessary. In many cases, men with BPH eventually request medical intervention. The goals of treatment are to allow urine to pass easily, to prevent urine Read more...