Mutant Gene Linked To Aggressive Cancer Of The Prostate
US researchers have found that men with prostrate cancer have an increased risk of aggressive tumor if they are carriers of a gene mutation which is normally linked to breast cancer in women.
This finding could have major implications in treatment options for prostrate cancer
If a patient [...]
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Aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer found in men. Statistics show that 1 in every 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their life. As a result, scientists are constantly researching new treatments for prostate cancer.
The prostate, an organ found only in men, [...]
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One common form of treatment today for localized prostate cancer is radiation therapy which uses high energy x-rays to kill cancer cells. These x-rays can either be delivered using an external radiation beam or by implanting radiation ’seeds’ into the prostate gland.
Treatment options for advanced prostate cancer
External beam radiation therapy treatments are normally given [...]
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