Prostate Cancer
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Prostate cancer treatments can be avoided or delayed in many cases, huge study finds
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A decades-long study finds that many prostate cancer patients can delay aggressive treatments and instead receive "active surveillance."
Selenium, Vitamin E Supplements May Double Prostate Cancer Risk
By Bahar Gholipour last updated
In a new look at a previous study that had to end early because of disappointing results, researchers find that selenium and vitamin E supplements may almost double men's risk of prostate cancer.
Vitamin E May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk in Men
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Vitamin E supplements may increase the risk of prostate cancer in men.
Prostate cancer: Causes, symptoms & treatment
By Kimberly Hickok published
Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer in men.
Mitt Romney's Prostate Cancer: What's a Good Prognosis?
By Sara G. Miller published
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was treated for prostate cancer last summer, according to news reports.
PSA Screening May Reduce Prostate Cancer Deaths After All
By Tracy Staedter published
For men approaching 50 years old, deciding whether or not to be screened for prostate cancer can be confusing.
New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Don't Go Far Enough (Op-Ed)
By Dr. David Samadi published
Do the new guidelines about screening for prostate cancer go far enough?
New Prostate Cancer Screening Rules Fail to Curb PSA Testing
By Rachael Rettner published
The number of PSA tests ordered in the U.S. to screen men for prostate cancer hasn't changed in recent years, despite new guidelines.
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