Prostate Cancer and Prostate Health News

Voyager Pharmaceutical Corporation Announces Promotion of Key Scientist
Triangle? ?Voyager Pharmaceutical Corporation the specialty pharmaceutical company focused on diseases of aging and development announced Tuesday the promotion of Dr. Christopher Gregory to the position of Vice President of Research.
UCLA study claims green and black tea halt the development of prostate cancer
When they looked at the proliferation of cells in the sample of tissue removed there was a decrease in how fast new appeared for men who had consumed either black or The same was not found in those who drank the "This is the first human study to show that EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate a polyphenol in the tea) shows up in the prostate after drinking tea " said Henning who presented her study April 18 ...
Digital exam can catch cancer early
I am a 58-yearold male who just moved to another state and now has a new doctor. My former doctor did a digital rectal exam at my yearly physical along with a PSA test. My new doctor does a digital rectal exam only if symptoms appear such as a difficulty in urinating or if my PSA reading indicates a problem. I have heard that the digital exam can detect cancer that the PSA test does ...
Prostate Cancer Drug to Be Made Available (RedNova)
By CAMERON SIMPSON THE threat of men with prostate cancer being denied a life- prolonging treatment available to women with breast cancer was lifted yesterday.
Bellwether Report is currently tracking Genta Inc.
Founded in 1988 Genta Incorporated is a biopharmaceutical company which is engaged in the identification development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of cancer and related diseases in the United States. Genta's pipeline is anchored by two key programs; RNA/DNA Medicines which include drugs that are based on chemical modifications oligonucleotides.
COUNCILLOR LOSES BATTLE WITH CANCER
He was diagnosed with prostate cancer the day after he was appointed Deputy Lord Mayor in August last year but decided to continue in the post which ran until May this year despite his illness. A holy communion service was held at Mr Hodges' hospital bedside a few days before Christmas when he became gravely ill.
Saw Palmetto (Berkeley Wellness)
Claims, Benefits: Shrinks the prostate, reduces symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Bottom Line: Promising research supports its use for prostate problems. But you can?t be sure what you?re getting when you buy a saw palmetto product. If you take it, tell your physician.
Bulletin Board for Palm Beach County (Sun-Sentinel)
Bill of Rights Dinner and Fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Constitution Committee, which raises money to give constitutions to students, with speaker Rebecca Townsend, 6:30 p.m. at Lin's Seafood Buffet, 2950 Jog Road, West Palm Beach. $17.50. Call 561-262-4854.
Coach inspired her race against cancer (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The 1996 Summer Olympics led Canadian hurdler Laverne Hypolite to Atlanta, where she co-hosted sports shows on radio and TV for several years.
3-D Mapping Evaluates Prostate Cancer
Each year more than 230 000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer but there hasn't been a reliable way to tell just how aggressive each cancer will be. Some may be harmless and not grow at all while some may be fatal.

More News