
prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: European Urology | Added Nov 16, 2019
External beam radiotherapy increases the risk of bladder cancer in patients with prostate cancer
This study aimed to investigate the risks of bladder or rectal cancer for patients who have had surgery or external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) as a treatment for prostate cancer. This study found that radiation therapy led to a higher risk of bladder cancer, as compared to prostate surgery.

prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: BJU international | Added Nov 14, 2019
What is the optimal timing of exercise therapy for men taking androgen deprivation therapy?
This study aimed to examine the timing of exercise therapy in patients with prostate cancer taking androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). This study found that starting exercise at the onset of ADT helps preserve muscle mass and bone density.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: International journal of urology: official journal of the Japanese Urological Association | Added Nov 12, 2019
Better survival for patients with new metastatic prostate cancer with previous prostate surgery
This study aimed to investigate the effect previous treatment has on overall survival for patients with metastatic (spread) prostate cancer. This study found that patients who had previous prostate surgery and radiation had improved overall survival.

prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Neurourology and urodynamics | Added Nov 10, 2019
Can the ProACT™ surgical implant help with stress urinary incontinence after surgery for prostate cancer?
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.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: BJU international | Added Nov 01, 2019
Effectiveness of chitosan in improving sexual function after prostate surgery
This study looked at the effectiveness of chitosan membranes on sexual function after prostate tissue removal. It concluded that patients recovered sexual function quicker when they used chitosan.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Cancer Treatment Reviews | Added Oct 30, 2019
A comparison of different types of radiation therapy for prostate cancer treatment
This study compared two types of radiation therapy in prostate cancer treatment. It concluded that brachytherapy (BT) is effective but may carry risks.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European Urology | Added Oct 26, 2019
How effective is radiotherapy for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer?
This study investigated the effectiveness of prostate radiotherapy (RT) in prostate cancer (PC). They found that prostate RT may improve survival in men with PC and fewer than 5 bone metastasis (cancer that has spread to the bones).


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Oct 24, 2019
Can apalutamide improve outcomes for patients with metastatic, castration-sensitive prostate cancer?
This study investigated whether adding apalutamide (erleada) to androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) would improve survival in patients with prostate cancer. The authors concluded that adding apalutamide to ADT improved outcomes for these patients.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Prostate | Added Oct 22, 2019
The use of curcumin in prostate cancer
This study looked at the effect of curcumin on prostate cancer. It concluded that curcumin taken for 6 months was safe but did not reduce the need for hormone suppression therapy.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: BJU international | Added Oct 17, 2019
High intensity focused ultrasound for primary localized prostate cancer.
This study aimed to investigate how effective high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is in the treatment of prostate cancer (PCa). This study found that HIFU is an effective option to treat PCa.