Prostate News Archive
14-Dec-2006
Prostate cancer treatment may help elderly (Los Angeles Times)
CHICAGO ? Older men with early-stage, localized prostate cancer live longer if the disease is treated with radiation or surgery instead of simply waiting and watching it, as is often recommended, a study published Tuesday said. Prostate cancer treatment improves survival among elderly men --- HealthandAge (HealthandAge)
Older men who receive treatment for prostate cancer will survive for longer than men who do not have treatment, according to a new study. prostate cancer is often slow-growing and 'watchful waiting' is often a useful option as an alternative to radiotherapy or surgery. Prostate Cancer Death Rate Eyed In New Study (WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
Older men who sought treatment for prostate cancer were less likely to die from the disease than men who chose to have no treatments, according to a new study. New study suggests prostate cancer treatment helps elderly (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Elderly men with early prostate cancer live significantly longer if they receive treatment than those who adopt a wait-and-see approach, as commonly recommended, according to a new study. For prostate cancer, action may beat waiting: study (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Older men with early stage, localized prostate cancer live longer if the disease is treated with radiation or surgery instead of simply waiting and watching it as is often recommended, a study said on Tuesday.
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