Prostate cancer treatment linked to Alzheimer’s risk
Patients treated with androgen deprivation therapy had a 1.88-times increased rate of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Prostate Cancer
Active surveillance of low-risk prostate cancer patients may not be efficient
New research suggests that men with low-risk prostate cancer who undergo choose watchful waiting may not receive timely treatment when compared to those undergoing active treatment.
Reduction in number of men screened for and diagnosed with prostate cancer
In the United States, the rate of prostate cancer screening is down, and the number of men diagnosed with the disease has also dropped.
Active surveillance encouraged for prostate cancer screening
Men should regularly be screened for prostate cancer, the leading cause of cancer death for men in the United States.
More radiation does not increase survival in low-risk prostate cancer
Higher doses of radiation does not increase survival rates in low-risk prostate cancer.
Targeted PSA screening prevents overdiagnosis, overtreatment
More targeted efforts needed for prostate-specific antigen screening.
Radiation, hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Combination radiation and hormone therapy is more effective than hormone therapy alone for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Primary care after PCa
PCPs should encourage physical activity, smoking cessation, and a healthy diet for PCa survivors.
New imaging methods better for prostate CA detection
Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging reported high accuracy in diagnosing low-risk prostate cancers.
Prostate cancer care measures vary by region
Low adherence rates for prostate cancer care may be target for future quality improvements.
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