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Health - November 20, 2009
Testicular cells could be preserved for later use, study suggests
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Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
Health - November 19, 2009
Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care
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Health Buzz: Bill Aims to Help States Pay Medicaid Costs and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - November 16, 2009
7 reasons the PSA test still matters; why health reform would endanger passive patients
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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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PSA Reading Could Predict Post-Radiation Survival
Health - November 4, 2009
Rising level in prostate cancer patients may call for more treatment, study finds
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Low Cholesterol May Help Prevent Cancer
Health - November 3, 2009
Two studies dispel longstanding fears about possible connection
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Hormone Therapy Can Help Some With Prostate Cancer
Health - November 2, 2009
But often not needed for early-stage patients, long-running study shows
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American Cancer Society Stands By Cancer Screening Guidelines
Health - October 21, 2009
Group has no plans to rethink testing for breast, prostate tumors, contrary to published report
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Health Buzz: Cancer Society Shifts Stance on Screening and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - October 21, 2009
Recommending a calorie limit on school lunches; which of America's Best Hospitals satisfy patients?
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PSA 'Nanotest' May Spot Prostate Cancer's Return After Surgery
Health - October 19, 2009
Screen could boost accuracy but is still years away from approval, experts say
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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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Impotence, Incontinence Risk Casts Doubt on High-Tech Prostate Surgery
Health - October 13, 2009
Marketing is buoying use of the technique, researchers say, but surgeon's experience is key
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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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Exercise May Prevent Prostate Cancer: Study
Health - September 25, 2009
Report adds to debate over the value of exercise as a protector for men
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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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Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raises Heart Risks
Health - September 22, 2009
Treatment methods should take into account side effects, researchers 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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For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges
Health - September 15, 2009
Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies
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Getting Closer to the Origins of Prostate Cancer
Health - September 9, 2009
Newly discovered stem cell, common STD could help spur tumors, studies find
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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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Virus May Drive Some Prostate Cancers
Health - September 8, 2009
Testing for XMRV might help spot more aggressive disease, experts say
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Adult Weight Gain Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk
Health - September 1, 2009
White men risk more aggressive tumors if pounds mount up in 20s, 30s, study finds
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Health Buzz: Prostate Cancer Screening Findings and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - September 1, 2009
Circumcision as a public health issue; choosing between the ER, urgent care, and in-store clinics
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Prostate Cancer Over-Diagnosed: Study
Health - August 31, 2009
The result is over-treatment for many men, researchers say
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