New Prostate Cancer Drugs

New Prostate Cancer Drugs

The longer medicine's war with prostate cancer drags on, the smarter the enemy is becoming. Like any nemesis worthy of the name, prostate cancer is learning to evolve and adapt defenses against even some of our most powerful weapons.

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Breast, prostate cancer linked to air pollution

Breast, prostate cancer linked to air pollution

The highest incidences of any kind of cancer have been tracked back to the counties hosting the poorest environments. The biggest impact was exerted by air quality and factors of the “built” environment, e.g., the presence of major highways and the availability of public transit and housing. Water quality and land pollution had no measurable effect on cancer rates.

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Breast Cancer vs. Prostate Cancer

Breast Cancer vs. Prostate Cancer

Did you know that breast cancer and prostate cancer are almost identical in statistics? Believe it or not, they have almost the same number of diagnoses each year and even occur at almost the exact same age in men and women. Prostate cancer is just as common in men as breast cancer is in women, with over 233,000 cases diagnosed each year. 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with Prostate cancer while 1 in 8 women with Breast cancer. Both stand as the most common type of cancer among men and women, with a new case being diagnosed on every 2 minutes.  

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What to expect after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

What to expect after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Pancreatic cancer occurs in the pancreas. In the U.S. in 2015, it’s estimated that about 48,960 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and about 40,560 people will die of pancreatic cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3 percent of all cancer cases, and about 7 percent of cancer deaths.

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Preventive Cancer Screenings: Breast, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer

Preventive Cancer Screenings: Breast, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer

In light of the big news this week around Angelina Jolie removing her ovaries to prevent her risk of ovarian cancer, we're evaluating cancer prevention methods. Cancer screening is a huge debate in America. Guidelines change frequently, debates among experts and doctors and other factors play a role. Here we evaluate the facts around ovarian, breast and current prostate cancer screening guidelines and what you need to know. 

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Report: U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop

Report: U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop

An estimated 12 million people in the United States have cancer, but a new report by the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that we are continuing to make strides in the fight against the devastating disease.  

The ACS is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer, providing support and spreading awareness. Every year, the organization publishes a comprehensive report outlining the status of cancer in the U.S., pooling data from several nationally maintained registries.

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