Prostate cancer news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on prostate cancer:

New Research and Studies

• A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that a blood test that measures levels of a protein called PCA3 can help identify men who are at high risk of developing prostate cancer. (Source: National Cancer Institute)
• Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have developed a new imaging technique that uses artificial intelligence to detect prostate cancer more accurately than traditional methods. (Source: Science Daily)
• A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that a new type of prostate cancer treatment called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is effective in treating low-risk prostate cancer. (Source: NEJM)

Advances in Treatment

• The FDA has approved a new prostate cancer treatment called apalutamide, which is a pill that can be taken orally to slow the growth of prostate cancer. (Source: FDA)
• Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a new treatment that uses a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy to treat advanced prostate cancer. (Source: MD Anderson Cancer Center)
• A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that a new type of prostate cancer surgery called robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is associated with fewer complications and shorter hospital stays than traditional surgery. (Source: ASCO)

Screening and Diagnosis

• The American Cancer Society has updated its guidelines for prostate cancer screening, recommending that men at average risk of developing prostate cancer start screening at age 50, and men at high risk start screening at age 40. (Source: American Cancer Society)
• Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have developed a new blood test that can detect prostate cancer biomarkers more accurately than traditional tests. (Source: UCLA)
• A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that a new type of prostate cancer screening test called the Prostate Health Index (PHI) is more accurate than traditional PSA tests. (Source: JAMA)

Patient Stories and Advocacy

• A new documentary film called "The Prostate Monologues" features stories from men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and aims to raise awareness about the disease. (Source: The Prostate Monologues)
• The Prostate Cancer Foundation has launched a new campaign called "Men United Against Prostate Cancer" to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research. (Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation)
• A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are more likely to experience depression and anxiety than men who are diagnosed with other types of cancer. (Source: ASCO)

I hope this information is helpful!