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Updates and news related to prostate cancer:
Screening Approaches and Tools for Prostate Cancer
"I think in terms of the 2 large tool sets we have, biomarker testing through urine or blood tests and imaging. I think both are only going to get better," says Jeffrey Tosoian, MD, MPH.
Vitamin D Improves Bone Mineral Density in Prostate Cancer
Patients with prostate cancer receiving ADT who are vitamin D deficient may receive the most bone density benefits from high-dose vitamin D.
Myths About PSA Tests and Prostate Cancer Screening
Today, the PSA test should be used as one part of the tool kit for finding cancer and identifying which cancers should be treated.
Prostate Cancer Cases Expected to Double Worldwide Between 2020 and 2040, New Analysis Suggests
Prostate cancer is already a major cause of death and disability, accounting for 15% of all male cancers.
Why PSMA-PET Results Can Alter Treatment Plans
In this video, Jaideep S. Sohi, MD, explains how the expanded information provided by PSMA-PET imaging allows physicians to more accurately tailor treatment plans for patients.
PARP Inhibitors, Imaging and Diagnostic Advances Among Recent Prostate Cancer Highlights
The impact of precision medicine in prostate cancer has been significant over a relatively brief period.