Prostate cancer

Four-time NBA champion John Salley gets his prostate examined live on screen

Four-time NBA champion John Salley, 52, underwent a live prostate examination on a Television show.

May 05, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

Gulping more than three cups of coffee a day can halve prostate cancer risk

The findings were then validated in laboratory studies which suggested that the coffee substance caffeine might have some protective effect against cancer.

Apr 27, 2017, 14:50 PM IST

Go gaga over yoga to smack side effects of prostate cancer treatment

Men who attended the yoga classes reported less fatigue and better sexual and urinary function than those who did not.

Apr 07, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

Prostate cancer patients relax - Personalised therapies can take care of the ailment

The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is one of the earliest ways clinicians can detect prostate cancers in their patients.

Apr 06, 2017, 10:22 AM IST

Prostate cancer treatment may elevate risk of dementia

Their previous studies have shown men who undergo androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) - a testosterone-lowering therapy - may be at an increased risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, compared to men who were not treated with the therapy.

Mar 31, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Broccoli consumption can keep prostate cancer away

The Oregon State University researchers found that sulforaphane, a dietary compound from broccoli that`s known to help prevent prostate cancer, may work through its influence on long, non-coding RNAs.

Mar 17, 2017, 09:42 AM IST

High Court seeks reason for rejection of prostrate cancer drug patent

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to explain on what basis the Indian patent office has rejected the application by the Regents of University of California seeking a patent for its prostrate cancer drug.

Mar 05, 2017, 15:52 PM IST

Prostate cancer: One in four men can avoid biopsy with MRI scan

Multi-parametric MRI (MP-MRI) scans provide information about the cancer's size, how densely packed its cells are and how well connected to the bloodstream it is, so could help differentiate between aggressive and harmless cancers.

Jan 20, 2017, 16:40 PM IST

Scientists find new way to fight therapy-resistant prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of death after lung cancer in American men, researchers said.

Dec 31, 2016, 15:17 PM IST

Men's health: Five things you can do to prevent cancer

Like women, even men should take proper care of themselves to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Dec 10, 2016, 03:35 AM IST

Global cancer cases up by 33% in last 10 years: Prostate cancer most common cancer in men; breast cancer in women

Between 2005 and 2015, cancer cases increased by 33 per cent, mostly due to population ageing and growth plus changes in age-specific cancer rates.

Dec 05, 2016, 11:40 AM IST

#NoShaveNovember: Here's your celeb-style inspiration guys!

It`s our favourite time of the year when men grow their facial fuzz to raise awareness on serious health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and depression.

Nov 25, 2016, 18:09 PM IST

Prostate cancer: Having more sexual partners doubles your risk

Men who had more than seven sexual partners in their lifetime were twice as likely to have prostate cancer than those with fewer than three partners, finds a new study.

Nov 21, 2016, 13:39 PM IST

Colombia's president Juan Manuel Santos travels to US for prostate cancer exam

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said he is making a brief trip to the US for medical exams to guard against a possible return of prostate cancer.

Nov 16, 2016, 04:18 AM IST

Jessica Simpson's father diagnosed with cancer

Singer Jessica Simpson's father Joe Simpson has been diagnosed with Prostate cancer.

Nov 15, 2016, 14:07 PM IST

Prostate cancer treatment increases risk of dementia in men

A new study conducted by the researchers of Penn Medicine found that a common hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer increases the risk of developing dementia in men, regardless of their age.

Oct 14, 2016, 23:54 PM IST

Ben Stiller's prostate cancer – What you need to know about the PSA test that saved actor's life!

According to Stiller, who is now cancer-free, it was the prostate-specific antigen test, a controversial blood test known as the PSA, that saved his life. 

Oct 05, 2016, 11:00 AM IST

Actor Ben Stiller reveals he had prostate cancer

Actor Ben Stiller revealed on Tuesday that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago and was successfully treated for the disease.

Oct 05, 2016, 03:14 AM IST

Healing power of nature - Neem plant can significantly suppress prostate cancer growth!

Nimbolide, a bioactive terpenoid compound derived from Azadirachta indica or neem plant can reduce the size of prostate tumour by up to 70% as well as decrease its spread by half.

 

Sep 30, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

Attention men! All you need to know about prostate cancer (Watch video)

Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among men of all races and Hispanic origin populations.

Sep 15, 2016, 12:05 PM IST