PROSTATE CANCER

Researchers say the compound, called APC8015 (Provenge), primes patients’ immune systems to recognize and kill prostate cancer cells that have spread throughout the body.In a trial of 127 men with advanced disease, patients given the vaccine, called Provenge, experienced an average 18 percent increase in survival, compared to those on a placebo, the scientists report.”For … Read more

Treatment Treatment for prostate cancer may include everything from “watchful waiting” to removal of the entire prostate gland. Get a brief overview of your treatment options here. Tool: Treating Prostate Cancer Quiz Many men are living with old preconceptions about prostate cancer treatment and its effects on their lives. Separate the myths from the facts … Read more