Prostate cancer strikes one in six American men.

Breast Cancer Mutation Raises Prostate Risks in Men
Certain mutations in the genes may indicate which men are at risk of more aggressive cancer

Low-Fat, Vegetarian Diet Slows PSA Doubling Time
Future trials should study a larger group for a longer time period

Prostate Cancer May Cause Neglect of Other Illness
Older men with early-stage prostate cancer "would be well served by an ongoing focus on screening and prevention of cardiovascular disease and other cancers" < /p>

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Levels of Circulating Tumor Cells Could Predict Prostate Cancer Outcome
New method of tracking changes proves better predictor than PSA, study says

Urine Test May One Day Predict Prostate Cancer
Lab results identify component linked to aggressiveness of disease

Few Major Complications After Prostate Radiation
Despite being older and having more co-existing illnesses, men who received radiation had lower complication rates in each category compared with men who had surgery

Overweight Men Risk Prostate Cancer Recurrence
A higher body mass index predicted a greater likelihood of rising PSA levels after surgery, study show

Stopping Bad Genes
Regulating gene activity may allow scientists to turn on good genes and stop bad ones when it comes to controlling cancer. PCF-funded researcher, Dr. Srinivasan Yegnasubramanian, performs innovative research in the field of epigenetics, focusing on regulation of gene activity that may lead to new biomarkers and treatments.

Charlie Wilson
Charlie Wilson, the famed solo R&B artist and former lead singer of the GAP Band, announced to the world this month that he has prostate cancer. In efforts to raise awareness and research funds for prostate cancer, Charlie has also decided to team with the PCF in the fight against this potentially deadly disease.

Fund Research Now
PCF has joined with more than a dozen national and state prostate cancer organizations to advocate for increased funding of prostate cancer research. We've put together a website that lets you send a letter via email to your Senators and Representatives in Congress urging them to increase the Department of Defense funding of prostate cancer research.

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