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Denosumab Demonstrates An Increased Time to First Skeletal Event in Men with Metastatic Prostate Cancer vs Zometa

In men with bone metastasis from castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), a monthly subcutaneous injection with denosumab, 120 mg, is superior to Zometa, a multinational group of researchers reported at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. The current standard of care is for men with bone metastasis from castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) is to [...]

By Malecare|2017-10-19T10:53:43-04:00August 11th, 2010|Advanced Prostate Cancer, bisphosphonates, Drugs & Treatments, Metastases, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|0 Comments

Acupuncture for Hot Flashes in Men with Prostate Cancer

In men with prostate cancer hot flashes are one of the most commonly reported adverse effects of hormonal therapy (ADT). Researchers at the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon wanted to confirm the many reports that acupuncture can moderate hot flashes. […]

By Malecare|2010-08-10T07:05:05-04:00August 10th, 2010|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials, Drugs & Treatments, General Information, Hormone Therapy, How We Live, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|0 Comments

Financial Resources – Help with the Financial Burden of Cancer

When you are diagnosed with cancer one of the hurdles you might face is a financial one. Bills can accumulate quickly so it might be a good idea to seek financial help early on after being diagnosed. […]

By Malecare|2020-02-04T10:48:59-05:00August 9th, 2010|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Financial, General Information, How We Live, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|0 Comments

A Systematic Review – Does Local Treatment of the Prostate in Advanced and/or Lymph Node Metastatic Disease Improve Efficacy of Androgen-Deprivation Therapy?

One of the largest and most controversial issues for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer is the value of androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). Most doctors use ADT as their pivotal initial treatment in the management of locally advanced and metastatic prostate cancer (PCa). But, the grand question is does it extend survival? […]

By Malecare|2010-08-07T12:55:26-04:00August 7th, 2010|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Drugs & Treatments, General Information, Hormone Therapy, Research, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|0 Comments

A Take Away Point from the Last American Urological Association (AUA) Meeting

The prognosis of patients with advanced prostate cancer who have lymph node metastasis depends on the number of positive lymph nodes removed and Gleason score of the primary tumor. Bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection should be performed in intermediate- and high-risk patients to identify those with minimal nodal burden who may benefit the most from [...]

By Malecare|2010-08-06T11:55:52-04:00August 6th, 2010|Advanced Prostate Cancer, General Information, Metastases, Prostate Ponderings, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|0 Comments