Younger Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer Have A Shorter Lifespan
Advanced prostate cancer poses a deadly paradox for younger men (aged 35 to 44 years). Younger men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer will have a shorter remaining life span than older men who develop the [...]
On the Horizon – Estrogen Receptor Modulator Reduces Bone Complications from Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
A multi-center Phase III study was discussed at the 2009 meeting of the American Urological Association.[1] The perliminar results of this study has demonstrated that the risk for incurring bone fractures in men on androgen [...]
Are Men or Woman “Crushed” By Our Health Care System?
I want to discuss Michelle Obama’s recent statements in support of the president’s attempts to change the health care system in the United Sates. You do not have to worry; I am not going to [...]
Cancer Survivors and Stress
I have often hypothesized that stress can escalate the rate of prostate cancer progression, leading to earlier deaths. I work actively to find ways to eliminate stress from my immediate environment and from my life. [...]
PET/CT Scans May Help Detect Recurring Prostate Cancer Earlier
The September issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine published a study that shows that positron emission tomography (PET)/computer tomography (CT) scans using the imaging agent choline could detect recurring prostate cancer sooner than conventional [...]
Patient Care Costs in Clinical Trials – A Problem
Clinical trials are the lifeblood of new drug and treatment development. Trials allow us to learn what developing drugs and treatment are both safe and effective. Many drug developers complain about their inability to attract [...]