Cure Research for Prostate Cancer
Cure Research list for Prostate Cancer:
The list of research areas and treatments under analysis mentioned
in various sources for Prostate Cancer
includes:
Curable Types of Prostate Cancer
Possibly curable or rare types of Prostate Cancer include:
- Prostatis induced Prostatic cancer
- Sexually transmitted diseases related Prostatic cancer
- Obesity related prostate cancer
- Early localised Prostatic cancer
- Locally advanced Prostatic cancer
- more curable types...»
Rare Types of Prostate Cancer:
Some rare types of Prostate Cancer include:
Treatments for Prostate Cancer
Treatments to consider for Prostate Cancer may include:
Medical Research Breakthroughs and Prostate Cancer
Increased risk of fracture with prostate Cancer: Scientists at the Garvan Institute for Medical Research have shown that there
is a link between prostate cancer and a higher risk of bone fracture. Analysis
of data from Garvan's Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study suggests that men
with prostate cancer face a 50% higher risk of fracture, which increases to
nearly doubled risk if they are receiving treatment. The results have just been
published online in the prestigious international journal Bone. The
results suggest a link between the two diseases, although the underlying
mechanisms are still not yet understood.
The research involved the studied 822 men from Dubbo for nearly 20 years. These
men were all aged 60 or over in 1989 when the study began. Of the 822 men, 43
subsequently developed prostate cancer. Twenty-two of the men received ADT
(androgen deprivation therapy) and 21 did not. Compared to the men without prostate
cancer, those with the disease showed a 50% increase in the risk of fracture.
For those being treated with ADT, the risk increased approximately twofold.
The results have important implications in practice for several reasons. First,
most of the men who developed prostate cancer started out with a higher BMD
(bone mineral density) than average. Second, developing prostate cancer clearly
increased their risk of fracture. Third, ADT treatment doubled their risk of
fracture.
Obviously the higher BMD of the men with prostate cancer did not protect them
against fracture. Exactly what mechanisms are at work are unclear."
Osteoporosis in men often remains untreated, even after a fracture. It is
highly unlikely; therefore, that any of the men at higher risk will be
receiving anti-fracture therapy. The clear message that comes out of this study
is that men with prostate cancer should consider seeking evaluation for
osteoporosis, particularly if they are being treated with ADT
Cure Research discussion for Prostate Cancer:
Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology (Excerpt)
One of the most promising recent breakthroughs may be the discovery of a susceptibility locus for prostate cancer on chromosome 1, called HPC1, which may account for about 1 in 500 cases of prostate cancer. The next step will be to clone the gene. Once researchers have the sequence, they will be able to search the databases to compare the HPC1 sequence to previously characterized proteins from both humans and other animals. This should provide clues as to the function of HPC1 in the cell, and suggest potential starting points to find drug targets.
(Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
What You Need To Know About Ovarian Cancer: NCI (Excerpt)
A large-scale study, known as the PLCO
(Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian) Cancer
Screening Trial, is currently evaluating the usefulness
of a blood test for the tumor marker known as CA-125 and
a test called transvaginal ultrasound for ovarian cancer
screening. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Ovarian Cancer: NCI)
What You Need To Know About Prostate Cancer: NCI (Excerpt)
Cryosurgery
is under study as an alternative to surgery and radiation
therapy. The doctor tries to avoid damaging healthy tissue by
placing an instrument known as a cryoprobe in direct contact
with the tumor to freeze it. The extreme cold destroys the
cancer cells.
Doctors are studying new ways of using radiation therapy
and hormonal therapy. They also are testing the effectiveness
of chemotherapy
and biological
therapy for men whose cancer does not respond or stops
responding to hormonal therapy. In addition, scientists are
exploring new treatment schedules and new ways of combining
various types of treatment. For example, they are studying the
usefulness of hormonal therapy before primary therapy (surgery
or radiation) to shrink the tumor.
For men with early stage prostate cancer, researchers also
are comparing treatment with watchful waiting. The results of
this work will help doctors know whether to treat early stage
prostate cancer immediately or only later on, if symptoms
occur or worsen. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Prostate Cancer: NCI)
Medical research for Prostate Cancer: medical news summaries:
The following medical news items
are relevant to medical research for Prostate Cancer:
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Book Excerpts
Evidence Based Medicine Research for Prostate Cancer
Medical research papers related to Prostate Cancer include:
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