Archive for the ‘prostate cancer’ Category

U.S. Panel Advises Against Routine Prostate Test

by New York Times Posted: Friday, 10/14/2011
Giving healthy men P.S.A. blood tests for prostate cancer does not save lives and often leads to treatment that can cause needless pain and side effects, a government panel said.

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U.S. Panel’s Advice on Prostate Test Draws Opposition

by New York Times Posted: Saturday, 10/8/2011
A finding that a blood test to screen for prostate cancer does not save lives, but results in needless medical procedures, is being contested.

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Insurers Review Whether to Still Pay for Routine Screening

by New York Times Posted: Saturday, 10/8/2011
A United States task force’s recommendation against routine prostate-specific antigen testing for prostate cancer may lead to changes in insurance and practice.

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Well Blog: Answering Questions About the P.S.A. Test

by By TARA PARKER-POPE Posted: Friday, 10/7/2011
News that an influential panel of experts is advising healthy men not to be screened for prostate cancer with a widely used test is certain to cause confusion and anxiety among men and their doctors, and reignites a debate about the benefits and risks of screening tests.

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Grasp The Numerous Effects Of Cancer Treatment And What You Can Do About Them

by Billie Waninger Posted: Sunday, 8/14/2011
Should I brace myself? There isn't any debate any time an individual is having specific cancer therapies, there's more likely than not going to be radiation therapy side effects. How you respond or perhaps react to such a treatment program is actually going to measure just how quickly and how effectively you recover. Get a recovery plan beforehand, get a support group and pursue to live a much longer and improved life.
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The Alternative High Frequency Ultrasound Treatment For Prostate Cancer

by Rod Booth Posted: Thursday, 2/3/2011
The research which goes into fighting cancer is constantly evolving as the scientist step closer to finding a cure. If you are a man who has been recently diagnosed it can be a time of great stress and worry as you face this hard challenge. There is always hope and the use of high frequency ultrasound treatment for prostate cancer is one of the options which you may have given to you.
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