February 10, 2012: Prostate Size May Be Clue to Severity of Cancer
In certain cases, smaller gland linked to more aggressive disease, study shows

February 09, 2012: Heart Disease May Be Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer
Study found men who had the first had 74% higher chance of developing the second

February 01, 2012: Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study
Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being

February 01, 2012: Study Compares 3 Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
Externally administered radiation had more side effects, higher cost than 'seed' radiation or surgery

February 01, 2012: Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer
Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say

February 01, 2012: Experimental Drugs Do Battle Against Advanced Prostate Cancer
Studies show two new agents improve survival for men whose tumors have spread

January 24, 2012: Drug May Slow Early Prostate Cancer: Study
Typically used for an enlarged prostate, it could prevent need for aggressive treatment

January 12, 2012: Music May Ease Anxiety, Pain in Prostate Biopsy Patients
Men who listened to Bach with headphones during procedure seemed less stressed, study says

January 11, 2012: Scientists Identify Inherited Prostate Cancer Gene
Men with the mutation are at 10 to 20 times increased risk of prostate cancer

January 06, 2012: PSA Test for Prostate Cancer Doesn't Save Lives: Study
But findings are irrelevant, one expert says

January 04, 2012: Cancer Incidence, Death Rates Continue to Drop: Report
One million lives saved, largely because of improved prevention, detection and treatment

December 30, 2011: Health Care Reform Battle Tops Health News for 2011
Debates over cellphone safety, cigarette-pack images also grabbed headlines

December 21, 2011: 40 Years On, the Triumphs and Challenges of America's 'War on Cancer'
In many cases, what was a death sentence is now a manageable condition, although roadblocks remain

December 20, 2011: Making Sense of Cancer Screening Updates
It's important to discuss testing schedule with your doctor

December 12, 2011: Are Too Many Older People Screened for Cancer?
Debate over testing should weigh health and life expectancy, expert says

December 07, 2011: Active Surveillance May Benefit Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
But report says more needs to be known about the long-term outcome of this approach

December 06, 2011: Hormone Drugs Might Not Raise Heart-Related Deaths in Prostate Patients
But those with a history of heart disease, stroke may be at higher risk, researchers caution

November 16, 2011: Healthy Heart Habits May Also Guard Against Cancer
Good cholesterol, blood pressure levels and more appear to reduce tumor risk, study finds

November 15, 2011: Could Women's Use of 'the Pill' Raise Men's Prostate Cancer Risk?
New finding is highly speculative and doesn't demonstrate cause-and-effect, expert says

November 03, 2011: Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy Extends Life in High-Risk Prostate Cancer
But, surgery might even improve survival more, expert says

October 11, 2011: Extra Vitamin E May Be Associated With Prostate Cancer
Increase in risk is small, but finding suggests that supplement use can be harmful, researchers say

October 11, 2011: Direct-to-Consumer Gene Tests Cause Little Anxiety: Study
But people found to be at low risk for disease by mail-in kits may make poor health decisions, researchers say

October 07, 2011: Panel's Rejection of PSA Test Spurs Mixed Reaction From Experts
Many still stick by the prostate cancer screen, claiming it saves lives

October 07, 2011: Report: Task Force to Recommend Against PSA Test
The exam for prostate cancer has been controversial for some time

September 29, 2011: Otherwise Healthy Older Men Undertreated for Prostate Cancer: Study
Yet younger men with other serious health issues may be overtreated for the cancer, research shows

September 27, 2011: U.S. Scientists Map Genome of Advanced Prostate Cancer
Researchers discover genetic 'hypermutations' that help tumors resist common therapies

September 26, 2011: Couples Counseling Boosts Sex Lives After Prostate Cancer
Both face-to-face and Internet counseling improved erectile dysfunction, love lives, study found

September 22, 2011: In Older Men, Prostate Biopsies Can Raise Risk of Hospitalization
Experts stress procedure is not benign, strong antibiotics should be given beforehand

September 20, 2011: Genes May Explain Blacks' Bleaker Prostate Cancer Stats
Findings might someday lead to improved treatments for African Americans, researchers say

September 20, 2011: New Test Predicts Risk for Impotence After Prostate Cancer Therapy
Series of questions given prior to treatment could help men decide on type of care, researchers say

September 19, 2011: FDA OKs Bone Drug to Prevent Fracture in Certain Cancer Patients
Prolia can be used in some cases of prostate cancer and breast cancer

August 16, 2011: Five Genes May Be Tied to Lethal Prostate Cancer
Identifying men with aggressive disease can help customize treatment, researchers say

August 12, 2011: Many Men Underestimate Prostate Surgery Side Effects
Incontinence, impotence often worse than anticipated, study finds

August 03, 2011: Urine Test Might Help Predict Prostate Cancer Risk
Results could help with biopsy decisions, researchers say

July 13, 2011: For Some Prostate Cancer Patients, Combo Treatment Improves Survival
For men at 'intermediate risk,' radiation plus 4 months of hormone therapy improves survival, study finds

July 12, 2011: Family History of Cancer Needs to Be Updated as You Age
Study shows it can lead to needed changes in screening

July 01, 2011: Medicare Will Pay for Prostate Cancer Drug
Provenge, a therapeutic vaccine, extends survival; it costs $93,000 per individual

June 21, 2011: Smoking, Prostate Cancer a Deadly Mix
But risk drops for men who have given up tobacco for 10 years, study finds

June 20, 2011: Many Using Free Preventive Screenings Tied to Health Care Reform
Medicare heads say offering the tests free will save money long term, but critics disagree

June 20, 2011: Experimental Vaccine Seems to Cure Prostate Cancer in Mice
Researchers hope to test vaccine in people within five years

June 17, 2011: Nearly 900,000 Fewer Cancer Deaths Since 1990: Report
Researchers credit trend to better detection, treatment and drop in smoking

June 10, 2011: Drugs for Enlarged Prostate May Raise Risk of Aggressive Cancer
Calling for warning labels, FDA says meds shouldn't be given until other urological conditions are ruled out

June 06, 2011: Jury Still Out on Radiation for Early Prostate Cancer
There's too little evidence to say it's superior to 'watchful waiting,' study says

June 06, 2011: Health Tip: Factors That May Contribute to Prostate Cancer
A list from the American Cancer Society

May 26, 2011: New Drug Extends Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Zytiga lengthened survival to nearly 15 months, vs. about 11 months for men on placebo, study says

May 24, 2011: Regular Brisk Walks May Protect Prostate Cancer Patients
Study found those who took them lowered chances of disease progression, death

May 19, 2011: Earlier PSA Test Best Predicts Risk of Dying From Prostate Cancer: Study
This may cut down on unnecessary screening, researchers say

May 17, 2011: Could Coffee Lower Men's Risk for Prostate Cancer?
In study, drinking 6 or more cups per day was linked to reduced odds for aggressive disease, but more research needed

May 17, 2011: Surgery Viable for Advanced Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
After removal of their prostate gland, 80% of patients survived 20 years

May 16, 2011: Smoking Might Raise Odds for Prostate Cancer's Return
Study found that smokers had steeper rise in blood PSA levels, a harbinger of recurrence