Flaxseed, an edible seed that is rich in omega 3-fatty acids and fiber-related compounds known as lignans, is effective in halting prostate tumor growth, according to a study led by Duke University Medical Center researchers.
Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute researchers have identified a protein that is a strong indicator of survival for men with advanced prostate cancer.
The most significant single predictor of aggressive prostate cancer is an elevated rate of increase in prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels, according to a new study.
In recent years, research has indicated a possible link between dietary fat intake and prostate cancer.
Researchers from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, sought to compare declining prostate cancer mortality rates with the independent epidemiological variables including prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening, insurance coverage, obesity, diabetes and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol levels).
High levels of LDL cholesterol have been associated with a variety of health concerns, including heart disease and, most recently, prostate cancer.
Reviewing PSA levels among statin users screened in the Finnish Prostate Cancer Screening Trial, researchers from Helsinki found a decrease in prostate cancer incidence in this group, compared to those who did not take the drugs.
Tomatoes do not effectively prevent prostate cancer, revealed by researchers recently. Earlier studies reported usefulness of tomatoes and broccoli in preventing prostate tumors.
Active surveillance with delayed intervention is a viable option for well-selected patients with favorable risk prostate cancer.
Pathological stage and surgical margins are important predictors of prostate cancer recurrence after radical prostatectomy.