Prostate cancer treatment breakthrough: Scientists discover new tool that could reduce side-effects
When coupled with the milk protein lactoferrin, the Dox can be delivered directly into the nucleus of prostate cancer cells and will kill the cells as well as drug resistant cancer stem cells, without any side-effects.
Sep 15, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
New compound shows hope for prostate cancer therapy
Prostate cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in men, and the principal driver of tumour growth is the androgen receptor.
Aug 09, 2016, 13:44 PM IST
Family history important factor for prostate cancer: Study
Prostate cancer is often a rather indolent disease with favourable prognosis that often does not require treatment but there are also aggressive types that can be mortal.
Jul 12, 2016, 15:11 PM IST
TRAGIC: Parents of Olympic champion fighting cancer
The swimmer's father has prostate cancer, and mother has breast cancer.
Jul 11, 2016, 20:51 PM IST
Prostate cancer risk can be predicted by testing gene mutation: Study
The findings by researchers in the US revealed that 11.8 per cent of men with metastatic prostate cancer had mutations in at least one gene known to help repair Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) -- such as BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Jul 07, 2016, 21:25 PM IST
Eat nuts to cut mortality risk from prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed and second most lethal cancer for men.
Jun 16, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
Overweight men at increased risk of prostate cancer
Men should try to maintain a healthy weight as researchers have found that higher body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference are associated with an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
Jun 03, 2016, 16:30 PM IST
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer ups depression
Elderly men being treated with hormone therapy for prostate cancer are likely to experience an increased risk of depression, a study has found.
Apr 16, 2016, 18:08 PM IST
Cholesterol-fighting molecule can kill cancer cells: Study
Scientists have found that a compound developed as a cholesterol-fighting molecule not only halts the progression of prostate cancer, but can also kill cancerous cells. Standard treatment for prostate cancer can include chemotherapy that targets receptors on cancer cells, researchers said.
Apr 16, 2016, 16:33 PM IST
Cholesterol-lowering drug can kill prostate cancer cells
A compound initially developed to reduce cholesterol molecule levels can not only halt the progression of prostate cancer but can also kill the deadly cancerous cells in the human body, a new study shows.
Apr 16, 2016, 11:20 AM IST
Tomatoes, raw or cooked: Which is healthier?
Lycopene, the red pigment that gives tomatoes their colour, is believed to offer protection against certain types of cancer.
Apr 05, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Active surveillance recommended for low-risk prostate cancer
The monitoring combined with information on the low-risk nature of men their disease may partly explain the similar quality of life.
Mar 14, 2016, 09:11 AM IST
Now, a urine test that 'sniffs' out prostate cancer
The test involves inserting urine samples into the Odoreader that are then measured using algorithms developed by the research team.
Feb 12, 2016, 09:08 AM IST
Men less aware about sexual health risk post prostate surgery
Within three months of their surgery, 336 patients were questioned regarding the sexual function information that they had received pre-operatively as well as their erectile function and penile changes following the operation.
Jan 11, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
Prostate cancer patients can benefit from Yoga
Men with prostate cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy can benefit from practicing yoga.
Nov 17, 2015, 12:52 PM IST
No-Shave November: Say hello to facial hair and kiss your razors goodbye!
So, men have you kissed your razors goodbye? If you haven't yet, put down your razors, let your beard grow and proudly don that moustache!
Nov 04, 2015, 21:25 PM IST
Call to improve radiotherapy access for all as shortfall looms
As per a recent study, tackling the global shortfall in radiotherapy could save millions of lives and boost the economy of poorer countries.
Sep 27, 2015, 16:06 PM IST
