Scott Starts Chemotherapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer, Post II

November 17th, 2008

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Scott Goodwin has received his first chemotherapy infusion for his advanced prostate cancer. He has very kindly agreed to share his on going experience and thoughts about receiving chemo. His first comments were shared on November 11, 2008 in the post titled: Scott Goodwin, a 47 Year Old Advanced Prostate Cancer Survivor, Shares His Journey As He Gets Ready to Start Chemotherapy Here is Scott’s second post now that he has received his first infusion: Well, to say that the fear of chemo has

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Aspirin may cut prostate cancer risk

November 17th, 2008

Advanced Prostate Cancer wrote an interesting post today on
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Researchers at Vanderbilt University have found that the use of aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is significantly associated with lower PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels, especially among men with prostate cancer. The study will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s Seventh Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research

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Genetic risk factors may tailor prostate cancer screening approaches

November 17th, 2008

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A research team of the Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program (PRAP) at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, concluded recently that men with a family history of prostate cancer and African-American men are particularly susceptible to the disease, with a twofold to sevenfold increased risk. Assessing risk in these populations has been difficult. Researchers are interested in looking at how genetic risk markers can be used for assessing the risk for prostate cancer in high-risk men. These ar

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Prostate Secrets Report

November 17th, 2008

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Prostate Health Can Be Yours.Treat Your Enlarged Prostate Naturally And Without Drugs.Watch The Free Video. For more information about Prostate Secrets Report see also External Links. As a medical doctor I ogle the risks and benefits of all treatments in the past making a recommendation, that said, the Prostate Secrets Buzz particularly gets my thumbs up. It presents well-researched, scientifically perched tittle-tattle with dozens of natural, drug-free ideas you can start using to promote the

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Ten Minute Blood Test To Identify Cancer Proteins

November 17th, 2008

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Ten Minute Blood Test To Identify Cancer Proteins in: Breakthrough Thinking, Great New Product, Health & Fitness, Medical Breakthrough, Science & Technology News    A microfluidic chip identifies 35 proteins in a drop of blood within 10 minutes. Measuring proteins in the blood can help doctors determine patients’ cancer risk and monitor the health of the elderly and people with chronic diseases. But current methods for testing these proteins are too expensive and require too much blood to be

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Vitamins A and E ‘do not help prevent cancer’

November 17th, 2008

Impact Lab â?? A laboratory of the future human experience wrote an interesting post today on
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Taking vitamin A and E supplements does not lower your risk of getting cancer, according to an authoritative new study. The antioxidant vitamins are known to help fight free radicals, which cause cell damage that can lead to cancer, but new research suggests they are ineffective at preventing the disease when taken in pill form. The study involved 14,641 male doctors, all aged 50 or over, who were split into four groups and given regular doses of vitamin A, E, both, or placebos. Over eight year

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so the weekend….

November 17th, 2008

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I am growing  a moustache at present. It’s pretty horrendous to be honest but its for a good cause. Movember. The deal is, guys grow a moustache the whole month and raise awareness and cash for Prostate cancer. I was too late with the sponsorship details so i’m growing it and then donating cash at the end of the month! And friends and family have said they’ll donate too! so its day 17, 13 left and its awful! However the ladies love it! no lie, for the first time ever, a girl gave me her number whilst i was working on friday, despite the tache! and she was only 19…. Now i get why the bandit was so popular…
 
Had my mum’s birthday wee night on sat, finally ate properly for first time in a week, chinese food always makes me eat more.
 
I have my night on thurs, kinda shitting it […]

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The New Fruits On The Block

November 17th, 2008

Impact Lab â?? A laboratory of the future human experience wrote an interesting post today on
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The New Fruits On The Block Ornella | Dental | Monday, November 17th, 2008 It seem like every time I go to the grocery store I come across a different type of fruit. A couple of fruits have been popping up everywhere…..juice, cereals, smoothies, and even gum. I decided to get the skinny on these new fruits. Here’s what I found out: Acai: this tart Brazilian fruit is rich in antioxidants. It’s been labeled as a “Super Food”, and is thought to fight heart disease, cancer, and prostate enlargemen

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4FloMax.com Preventing Prostate Cancer

November 17th, 2008

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  Flomax is a drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. Flomax relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder, which helps the flow of urine. It is a type of alpha blocker. Also called tamsulosin and tamsulosin hydrochloride …more below.. Find out how you can prevent prostate cancer at 4FlowMax.com

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Cardium’s InnerCool Announces New Tissue-Specific UroCool(TM) System For Use In Prostate Surgeries

November 17th, 2008

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Cardium Therapeutics (Amex: CXM) and its operating unit InnerCool Therapies, Inc., today announced that it has developed a pelvic cooling catheter system called UroCool(TM), which is designed to induce localized cooling during surgery for prostate cancer (radical prostatectomy). The new technology is being applied in collaboration with renowned prostate surgeon, Thomas E. Ahlering, M.D.

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