ZD4054 is a potential anti-cancer agent now in a clinical trials around the world for men with metastatic hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC) and for men with non-metastatic hormone refractory prostate cancer.
The trials are run by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, which makes ZD4054. These two distinct trials differ significantly in the level of therapy offered to [...] (Source: psa-rising.com/blog)

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A study published in Clinical Cancer Research August 18 2009 reports that an extract of the Chinese herb Wedelia (a member of the Asteraceae, or sunflower family of plants) shrinks the androgen receptor and prostate cancer in male mice.
“Wedelia chinensis,” the authors write, “is a common ingredient of anti-inflammatory herbal medicines in Taiwan and [...] (Source: psa-rising.com/blog)

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Patients who experience fatigue during radiotherapy for breast or prostate cancer may be reacting to activation of the proinflammatory cytokine network, a known inflammatory pathway, according to a report in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
â?¢ Fatigue is a major side effect of radiotherapy
â?¢ Inflammation mechanism suggests possible treatment [...] (Source: psa-rising.com/blog)

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Colin Powell, tennis champ John McEnroe and L.A. Dodger’s manager Joe Torre come together to save lives! They speak out on one of the deadliest cancers for men! Powell, McEnroe and Torre on surviving and preventing prostate cancer!
Show titled “Saving Lives,” tonight (Friday) – show pages
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iReport.com: Send your questions via video!
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Scientists have made a discovery about antibiotics that may advance cancer therapy. By studying the mechanisms at work in protein production, a Princeton-led team has discovered why certain kinds of antibiotics are so effective.
The new discovery exposes how a specific protein protects against cell death. This may also shed light on the cancer-fighting [...] (Source: psa-rising.com/blog)

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In people with cancer angiogenesis involves the growth of tiny new blood vessels to generate a blood supply for tumors. This process has been shown to play an important role in the growth, proliferation and spread of prostate cancer tumors.
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a chemical signal produced by cells that stimulates the [...] (Source: psa-rising.com/blog)

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For a glimpse into what your oncologist can learn about prostate cancer this fall check out the agenda for this October 31, 2009 conference. Unfortunately, for prostate cancer this learning session reflects no rapid advancements in standard of care. But if your oncologist falls beneath this standard, find someone better:
Sixth Annual Current Trends in Genitourinary [...] (Source: psa-rising.com/blog)

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Androgen-deprivation therapy is well-established for treating prostate cancer but is associated with bone loss and an increased risk of fracture. Matthew R. Smith and an international team investigated the effects of denosumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody against receptor activator of nuclear factor-{kappa}B ligand, on bone mineral density and fractures in men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy [...] (Source: psa-rising.com/blog)

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This past weekend we invited my in-laws for Sunday dinner. I have the best mother and father-in law in the world. I love them dearly and hadn’t seen them since my father-in-law’s 90th birthday at the end of June. When their expected time of arrival passed and we didn’t hear from them I started to worry. After they appeared to be more than a half hour late I was really concerned. When they finally showed up at the door over an hour and a half past when I expected them, I was so relieved. Turns out they were delayed by construction and traffic which I hadn’t expected on a Sunday. The afternoon went terrifically and we had a great time with them as usual.
Waiting with concerned anticipation before they showed reminded me of all the times I waited with  the same antici…

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Hispanics who move to the USA increase their risk of several types of cancer within the first generation. Increased risk of prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancer affect people who move to the USA from Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico and other Latin American nations, according to a study published August 1, 2009 in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers [...] (Source: psa-rising.com/blog)

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