In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the link between high body mass index (BMI; a measurement of body fat based on weight in relation to height) and physical exercise with prostate cancer outcomes. This study found that higher BMI increased the risk for locally advanced, high-risk prostate cancer, but did not impact treatment...
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“Always trust your gut. Don’t leave your treatment in the hands of someone that you don’t trust or that does not seem like a team player. Yes, they are all smart—even brilliant—but read, read, read, and question them at every corner and challenge the standard of care. Exercise, healthy eating, learning the ropes of insurance, mediation/prayer...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of a surgical implant, in improving quality of life and side-effects of stress urinary incontinence after prostate cancer surgery. This study found that this implant led to significant improvements in quality of life in these patients. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if MRI scans (a test that takes detailed images of inside the body) could safely replace biopsies (samples taken from tissues for close examination) in active surveillance for prostate cancer. This study found that men with low-risk disease can be monitored using MRI and PSA levels with selective...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cabazitaxel used for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. This study found that patients treated with cabazitaxel had maintained or improved quality of life and pain control. Some background One treatment option for prostate cancer is androgen deprivation...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate whether dose-escalated hypo-fractionated (higher doses in less time) radiation therapy would lead to better overall survival or less chance of cancer recurrence than the conventional method. They found that there is superior cancer control associated with dose-escalated hypo-fractionated radiation therapy for...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of different hormone therapy regimes for patients whose prostate-specific antigen (PSA; a protein elevated in prostate cancer) levels rise after prostate removing surgery. The main outcome to be measured will be the change in PSA levels. The details The best standard treatment for...
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In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of different hormone therapy regimes for patients whose prostate specific antigen (PSA; a protein elevated in prostate cancer) levels rise after prostate removing surgery. The main outcome to be measured will be the change in PSA levels. The details The best standard treatment...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of diet and exercise during ADT treatment for men with prostate cancer. The main outcome to be measured will be the change in body mass index (BMI, a measure of body fat that takes height and weight into account). This study is being conducted in Los Angeles and Kansas City,...
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Prior to the 20th century, most people lived about 47 years in the developed world because of infectious diseases. In 1940, the first use of penicillin to treat infectious diseases occurred and penicillin became available in 1945 to the general public. Science and research conducted throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, created more antibiotics so that life...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the best timing of treatment verification imaging used in radiation therapy for patients with prostate cancer. This study found that patients undergoing daily imaging had less risk of their cancer returning and had reduced rectal side-effects. Some background One main treatment option for prostate cancer...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect that different prostate cancer treatments can have on a patient's physical activity. It concluded that a patient's level of physical activity was not affected by different prostate cancer treatments. Some background Prostate cancer is a cancer (uncontrolled growth) that starts in the prostate...
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