Most people know that healthy cholesterol levels can help protect your heart. But new research suggests another potential benefit: a lower risk of developing some types of cancer.
Rick Lyke was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was 47. His response was to set up "Pints for Prostates," an organization that uses the universal language of beer to reach men with its message about the importance of prostate cancer screening.
Actor and filmmaker Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his manager Sam Maydew said Friday.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, the award-winning composer and producer of more than a dozen musicals including "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats," has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a spokeswoman said Sunday.
Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, has been treated for early stage prostate cancer and says recent screening tests have delivered "very positive" news.
Men with prostate cancer who were previously infected with the sexually transmitted germ Trichomonas vaginalis are more likely to have an aggressive form of the cancer, compared with men who never had the STD, a new study says.
More than one million American men may have been unnecessarily diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer since widespread use of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test began in 1987, a new study says.
Sen. Christopher Dodd announced Friday that he has an early form of prostate cancer, but he said the prognosis is good and he is going to be fine.
For 12 years, Georgia Dunston and Dr. Chiledum Ahaghotu have been trying to figure out why African-American men develop prostate cancer at an earlier age and are twice as likely to die from it than any other group in the United States.
A nonprofit consumer group said Thursday that it will sue Bayer HealthCare, alleging "deceptive and irresponsible" advertising that contends selenium in two of its multivitamins may reduce men's risk of prostate cancer.
Most people know that healthy cholesterol levels can help protect your heart. But new research suggests another potential benefit: a lower risk of developing some types of cancer.
Rick Lyke was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was 47. His response was to set up "Pints for Prostates," an organization that uses the universal language of beer to reach men with its message about the importance of prostate cancer screening.
Actor and filmmaker Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his manager Sam Maydew said Friday.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, the award-winning composer and producer of more than a dozen musicals including "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats," has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a spokeswoman said Sunday.
Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East, has been treated for early stage prostate cancer and says recent screening tests have delivered "very positive" news.
Men with prostate cancer who were previously infected with the sexually transmitted germ Trichomonas vaginalis are more likely to have an aggressive form of the cancer, compared with men who never had the STD, a new study says.
More than one million American men may have been unnecessarily diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer since widespread use of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test began in 1987, a new study says.
Sen. Christopher Dodd announced Friday that he has an early form of prostate cancer, but he said the prognosis is good and he is going to be fine.
For 12 years, Georgia Dunston and Dr. Chiledum Ahaghotu have been trying to figure out why African-American men develop prostate cancer at an earlier age and are twice as likely to die from it than any other group in the United States.
A nonprofit consumer group said Thursday that it will sue Bayer HealthCare, alleging "deceptive and irresponsible" advertising that contends selenium in two of its multivitamins may reduce men's risk of prostate cancer.
What are the best diets and supplements to prevent and treat prostate cancer? What about tomatoes? Or vitamin E? Or antioxidants?
A self-described health nut, Andrew Traver takes vitamins, runs, lifts weights, scorns red meat and got tested for prostate cancer at age 40.
Should men age 50 and older have an annual PSA test for prostate cancer? One of the hottest topics in medicine ratcheted up a few degrees last week when the New England Journal of Medicine released results of two large studies. They presented a mixed picture.
A decade-long study following more than 75,000 men found that prostate cancer screenings led to more diagnoses but did not reduce the number of deaths from the illness.
Over the past 20 years, my research interests have focused on prostate cancer. An important question that has plagued us is, "Does prostate cancer screening save lives?" Prostate cancer screening is extremely controversial and is an emotional issue. Two studies published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine address the question: These two studies may not end the controversy, but clearly provide needed information. Perhaps I can provide some prospective given my experiences.
David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" films, has revealed he is suffering from prostate cancer but is still feeling "fantastic."
Radio host Don Imus has prostate cancer.
"I'll be fine. If I'm not fine, then I won't be fine. And it's not a big deal," says the host
Consumer advocate Clark Howard revealed to listeners of his radio show on Wednesday that he has prostate cancer.
Previous studies suggested that taking certain vitamins might lower the risk of getting prostate cancer. However, two new studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that men taking these supplements were just as likely to develop prostate cancer as those who weren't taking them.
More than 25,000 American men will die from prostate cancer this year. But prostate cancer can be treated successfully if the disease is caught early. A blood test that can detect whether a man is at high risk for developing prostate cancer is on the horizon. The study was published in the February 28, 2008, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Men who want to reduce their prostate cancer risk shouldn't bother popping antioxidant vitamins and supplements, according to two of the largest trials ever conducted on vitamins and cancer prevention.
A cancer treatment that comes in a pill is as effective as the standard chemotherapy for lung patients who had previously been treated for their cancer, according to a study released Thursday.
A Libyan man jailed for the 1988 bombing of a passenger jet over Scotland in which 270 people died has advanced prostate cancer, his lawyer said Thursday.
As 3D images illuminate the viewfinder, a joystick delicately maneuvers a pair of robotic arms. It may sound like a video game, but Dr. Nikhil Shah is actually performing cancer surgery.
Doctors should stop routine prostate cancer screening of men over 75 because there is more evidence of harm than benefit, a federal task force advised Monday in a new blow to a much scrutinized medical test
A prostate cancer study that could change how doctors treat some patients found that widely used hormone-blocking drugs did not improve survival chances for older men whose disease hadn't spread
A team of doctors from the Mayo Clinic declared Friday that there appears to be no physical reason why Sen. John McCain, the 71-year-old presumed Republican presidential candidate, could not carry out the duties of the office.
A new report says your baby's bottle may leach a potentially toxic chemical. Should consumers do something about it?
Common genetic variants raise a man's risk of prostate cancer -- especially in combination with family history
The prostate gland is an integral part of the male reproductive system. When it's enlarged, men can suffer from myriad symptoms. CNN learned more about the condition from Dr. Jacques Carter of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
Which prostate cancer treatment is right for you? A new study suggests surgery may increase your chances of survival
A large study from Europe suggests it doesn't hurt to wait a few years between prostate cancer screenings -- but the research won't end debate over the value of PSA tests.
Merv Griffin, whose talk show once rivaled that of Johnny Carson's and whose real-estate empire once rivaled that of Donald Trump's, has died. He was 82.
The FDA says no to labeling tomato products as anti-cancer foods. But that's no reason to cut the veggie from your diet
Healthy diets almost always contain fish, a protein food with fewer calories than other meat sources. It's also one of nature's most versatile foods. As well as different species of fish, you can steam, bake, fry or poach fish. It's great raw in the form of sashimi, anchovies, carpaccio and gravlax. But there have been conflicting health messages around the benefits of eating fish.
Since he's traveling during hurricane season, Al Cooper takes out an insurance policy for his Mexico vacation. It's a good call. A few days later, he's diagnosed with cancer and has to cancel his trip. But now his insurance company, Access America, refuses to honor his claim. What gives?
As a baby boomer, you're probably making the best money of your career with little time for your health. But as you get older, your well-being gets more valuable. Money Magazine offers a few tips on how to take care of your aging self.
Here are some of the stocks actively trading on Friday:
Dendreon's stock price surged immediately after the open of Friday trading, following an surprise positive vote from FDA advisors the day before, which favored the experimental prostate cancer treatment Provenge.
Provenge, an experimental prostate cancer treatment from the drug company Dendreon, could have a rough time winning over Food and Drug Administration advisors on Thursday, analysts say.
Whitney Houston, who has announced her split from Bobby Brown after a tumultuous 14-year marriage, is stepping out as a new woman.
The Sanofi-Aventis blockbuster Taxotere improves the chance of survival by 30 percent for patients with head and neck cancer, a lead researcher said Sunday, possibly leading to additional sales for the French drug giant.
Tiger Woods was a noticeable absentee on the last day of practice for the Players Championship on Wednesday because of personal reasons.
Benefits may outweigh risks
Dr. Andrew Weil estimates he received only 30 minutes of nutritional training when he was in medical school. Since then, for decades, he's studied alternative or complementary medicine around the world.
Most biotech stocks are young, hot, and risky.
Good news
In 1991, an instructor at Stanford's Graduate School of Business presented his class with a case study. It went like this: A CEO was scheduled to address a major industry gathering, and he could gi...
John Fox was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago. After researching different treatments on the Internet, he elected to have laproscopic radical prostatectomy surgery -- a procedure less intrusive than traditional treatments. Here is his story:
Sanofi-Aventis got some good news from the FDA about one of its top-selling drugs, which won't give it much of a lift in sales but will encourage investors to buy the stock, an analyst says.
A bit of good news
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A pair of landmark studies -- one on breast cancer and the other on schizophrenia -- jumped off the pages of the major medical journals. The first study's results were decisive; the second's much cloudier.
Genentech could get another lift in sales for a drug-chemo combination already projected as a blockbuster, and women at risk for heart disease could have a safer option for treating breast cancer.
An FDA expert panel voted unanimously Tuesday not to recommend atrasentan, an Abbott Laboratories drug candidate that the company says would stop the spread of prostate cancer and fight bone pain.
No comfort for colds
Braniacs rule
In April 2004, cancer specialist Dr. Jack Evjy was congratulating himself on his good health and good fortune as he approached his 70th birthday:
British scientists are developing a tiny robot to fit inside MRI machines, which will improve the accuracy of biopsies taken to screen for prostate cancer.
Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho, who had his cancerous prostate removed in 2000, will begin radiation treatments next week after tests showed the possible presence of cancer cells, his office said Tuesday.
While many may deem the presidential election and the conflict in Iraq the most important stories of 2004, that does not necessarily make them the most popular.
The image on the oversized screen behind the podium was of a giant malignant tumor. The discussion was about prognostic indicators--doctorspeak for how much longer people with such tumors had to li...
Eight years of ever-more-alarming blood tests told Dr. Jerome Tamkin of Los Angeles that he had a tumor. But despite three biopsies involving 30 painful needle jabs, his doctors came up empty. Then...
In case you haven't noticed, medicine is in the throes of tremendous technological change. MRIs are scanning areas never before seen. The human genome is being explored. Commonplace procedures toda...
In the U.S., prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among men (skin cancer is first) and the second leading cause of cancer death (after lung cancer). It's also the subject of...
Since hitting a high of $80 in April, the stock of biotech king Amgen has fallen by a third. The first blow came when investors began to worry that the federal government would cut Medicare payment...
A few months before Charles "Chad" Holliday was installed as Du Pont's CEO last January, he spearheaded a bold stroke: his company's $1.5 billion acquisition of an obscure Ralston Purina unit calle...
Next month, the curtain will rise at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on a satirical theatrical production based on the life of Michael Milken. Choreographed by punk ballerina Karole Armitage and set ...
Breast cancer is expected to kill 44,300 U.S. women this year. Prostate cancer will kill almost as many men, 41,400. Yet there's a striking difference in how the genders deal with their sexually th...
My secretary's face appeared in the conference room window. I could see from her look that it was the call I was expecting. I excused myself and bolted out of the room. When I stepped outside, she ...
Nothing strikes more universal fear in the hearts of adult males these days than prostate cancer. Basically, statistics show that if we live long enough, most of us will one day have this disease. ...
I get a lot of calls and letters nowadays from people wondering, I suspect, whether I'm dead yet. In September 1993, I wrote an article for FORTUNE chronicling my prostate cancer diagnosis and my s...
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