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Health - November 24, 2009
But experts say science is behind reasoning that testing less is OK
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The PSA Test: 7 Reasons It Still Matters
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Ford Vox
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On Men - November 13, 2009
Value of test in detecting prostate cancer is under attack—but that's wrongheaded.
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Health Buzz: Robotic Prostate Surgery Doubts and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - October 14, 2009
Opting for a mastectomy when faced with early stage breast cancer; 5 common pop psychology myths.
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Men Not Being Told Enough About PSA Tests
Health - September 28, 2009
Pros, cons of cancer screen not understood, research shows
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Studies Find PSA Screening Unreliable
Health - September 25, 2009
Men need to know pros, cons to make informed choice about prostate cancer test, experts say
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Watchful Waiting Works for Older Men With Prostate Cancer
Health - September 15, 2009
But experts stress the same does not hold true for patients under 60
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Health Buzz: Some Prostate Cancers Tied to Virus and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - September 8, 2009
Oprah on domestic abuse; eating when you should be sleeping and 3 other weight-loss saboteurs.
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Men Who Have Prostate Cancer Surgery Do Well
Health - July 27, 2009
But study didn't determine value of any treatment vs. watchful waiting
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Most Not Worried by Delayed Prostate Cancer Therapy
Health - July 27, 2009
Little anxiety noted in survey of men who opt out of aggressive treatment
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Heavy Drinking Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Health - July 13, 2009
Consumption also appears to undercut effect of cancer-prevention drug
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Chad Mirkin: Standing Tall in a Nanoparticle Universe
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Sarah Baldauf
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Health - June 30, 2009
Chad Mirkin's nanotechnology could muster impossibly small bits of stuff to fight numerous ailments.
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Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate
Health - June 20, 2009
Yet medical experts stress that men shouldn't take them with just this in mind
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Gene Test Helps Detect Prostate Cancer
Health - May 31, 2009
New screen boosts accuracy of standard PSA test, study shows
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Advanced Prostate Cancer Deadlier in Younger Men
Health - May 22, 2009
Patients under 44 were three times more likely to die, study finds
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Study Reiterates Eye Risks Linked to Flomax
Health - May 19, 2009
Men should be aware of dangers if taking prostate drug, experts say
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An Aid to Tailoring Prostate Cancer Treatment
Health - May 15, 2009
Study identifies factors to help decide how aggressive therapy should be
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Biomarkers May Predict Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer
Health - May 5, 2009
Cancer expert is wary of finding, however
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Experts Back Away From Annual PSA Test
Health - April 27, 2009
Men should have a 'baseline' prostate cancer screen at 40, but yearly PSA may not be necessary, guidelines say
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Statins Guard Against Prostate Cancer
Health - April 26, 2009
Other studies found they also reduced chances of erectile dysfunction
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Stress Management Battles Prostate Cancer Anxiety
Health - April 8, 2009
Brief counseling before, after surgery eases concern over side effects, study finds
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New Prostate Cancer Drug May Hold Promise
Health - April 7, 2009
Researchers apply for large-scale testing after 'very promising' early results
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Should Obama Get a PSA Test? On Prostate Cancer Screening and Comparative Effectiveness
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Bernadine Healy, M.D.
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Heart to Heart - April 2, 2009
Every man needs to make sense of the 2 long-awaited prostate cancer trials. Here's some help.
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Samuel Broder: Is PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer Worthwhile?
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Samuel Broder, M.D.
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Health - March 25, 2009
Good doctors could draw opposite conclusions from 2 recent reports on prostate cancer screening.
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Scientists ID New Biomarker for Prostate Cancer
Health - March 25, 2009
Study finds cleaved galectin-3 may serve as treatment target against disease progression
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