Can we prevent prostate cancer?

25 July 2011

Recent studies on finasteride and dutasteride have had mixed results.

Genetic profiling

11 July 2011

A team from the Institute of Cancer Research report on their work on gene patterns and prostate cancer risk.

Systematic review of screening

23 June 2011

Still no benefits from screening for prostate cancer.

Radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer

23 June 2011

An updated review finds that we still lack good quality evidence of the benefits.

Vaccines for prostate cancer

20 June 2011

Overview of media reports of research into immunotherapy to treat prostate cancer.

Abiraterone in advanced disease

30 May 2011

A new study finds benefits in treating hormone-refractory prostate cancer.

Does walking reduce progression?

30 May 2011

More observational research from Harvard claims that vigorous walking reduced the risk of prostate cancer progression.

New systematic reviews

20 May 2011

New systematic reviews on preventing infection after biopsy, treating advanced prostate cancer and treating bone pain.

Coffee intake

18 May 2011

A new study has reported an association between high intake of coffee and lower risk of prostate cancer.

Radical prostatectomy vs Watchful waiting

16 May 2011

Further follow-up of the Swedish study shows clear benefits for prostatectomy

Page last edited: 02 October 2011