Science Daily — Mayo Clinic researchers have identified the first immune molecule that appears to play a role in prostate cancer development and in predicting cancer recurrence and progression after surgery. The report on the B7-H3 molecule by Mayo Clinic Cancer Center appears in Cancer Research. "This discovery will allow physicians to individualize treatment and [...]
If you want to do something for prostate cancer awareness below are two examples of things that can be done. Be creative. Use your own personal skills. Let me know of the unique ideas that you do. ***** A LONE drummer raised eyebrows throughout Perthshire when his 1000-mile crusade to raise awareness on behalf of [...]
I have been attempting to find out if there is a relationship between prostate cancer deaths and either access to insurance or to income. Since statistics was not my favorite subject in college I can just squeak by. I am in awe of people to whom these things come easily. I will be spending some [...]
What's the biggest roadblock to curing cancer? According to a think tank convened in 2002, a shortage of high-quality human tumor and tissue samples is the top barrier to progress in cancer research. Markers are a major focus of prostate cancer research and without adequate tissue samples researchers are hindered. As we do educational programs [...]
A study is in process to help with the treatment decision making process. The team also plans to study whether the Web-based tool helps reduce conflict that men feel about their decision and whether it helps them feel better prepared for treatment. The three-year clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research has [...]