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Finding Better Treatments and a
Cure for Prostate Cancer
April 2009

News from AACR

Science Makes Inroads Against Prostate, Other Cancers
In studies, an immune boost fights prostate tumors, and better drugs outwit brain, pancreatic malignancies

Title: A 'Smart Bomb' for Prostate Cancer?
Tested in mice, new chemo delivery system may increase accuracy, researchers say


Prostate Cancer News


Risk Factors

Where You Live May Affect Cancer Survival
Suggests that modifiable factors, not genetics, underlie the racial disparities that have been seen in survival of prostate cancer

Lifestyle and Nutrition

Stress Management Battles Prostate Cancer Anxiety
Brief counseling before, after surgery eases concern over side effects, study finds

Fatty Oil in Fish May Help Reduce Tumors
Oil also made a chemotherapy drug more potent while limiting its harmful effects

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Research and Therapuetics

Prostate Cancer Vaccine May Improve Survival
Provenge may become first approved therapeutic vaccine for cancer

New Prostate Cancer Drug May Hold Promise
Researchers apply for large-scale testing after 'very promising' early results

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PCF News

PCF Announces 2009 Creativity Awards
Initial funding gives boost to 10 innovative projects to accelerate advances against prostate cancer.

Advances: Reaching Beyond the PSA Debate
Dr. Simons, PCF's CEO, reviews five unique research programs focused on biomarkers in urine and blood that could ultimately replace the PSA test.

Famed Marathoner Bill Rodgers Runs Again in Support of Athletes for a Cure
As a prostate cancer survivor, Rodgers represented the cause of millions of American men and their families at the 2009 Boston Marathon.

Scientist Tracks Families to Uncover Genetic Markers for Prostate Cancer
Cancer epidemiologist Dr. Janet Stanford focuses on evaluating how environmental and lifestyle factors may affect disease risk, progression/recurrence and prostate cancer-specific mortality.

Healthy Eating on a Budget
Eating healthy can be a challenge at the best of times. Here are some tips to make sure that budget worries don't get in the way.

New to the PCF Store: Blueberry Green Tea
Support prostate cancer research sip by sip. Each Republic of Tea Blueberry Green Tea tin comes with 50 tea bags.

 



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