In a first of its kind study, a first-degree family history of prostate cancer has no impact on the therapy outcomes of patients with prostate cancer treated with brachytherapy (also called seed implants), and patients with this type of family history have clinical and pathologic characteristics similar to men with no family history at all, [...]
Archive of entries posted on January 2010
Facts On Prostate Cancer – Treatment : Recommendations and Rationale.
Prostate Cancer Treatment Screening for prostate cancer: recommendations and rationale. Expert panels are cautious about recommending universal screening for prostate cancer. Because of their increased risks, African Americans and men with a family history of prostate cancer should begin screening at age 40. Minimizing the Risks Insufficient evidence exists over whether the benefits of screening [...]
