June 2009 NewsPulse - Prostate Cancer Foundation

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June 2009

Prostate Cancer News

Risk Factors

Vitamin D May Not Protect Against Prostate Cancer
Study does not rule out, however, that men with certain genetic mutations affecting the body's processing of vitamin D may have a higher risk of prostate cancer when they are deficient in the nutrient

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Screening, Diagnosis and Prognosis

New Prostate Cancer Biomarker Discovered
Finding also might apply in other types of cancer, researcher say

Gene Test Helps Detect Prostate Cancer
New screen boosts accuracy of standard PSA test, study shows

Low Oxygen Level Prostate Tumors Often Recurrent
Finding suggests new hypoxic strategies should be investigated

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Lifestyle and Nutrition

Green Tea Component May Slow Prostate Cancer
Men in small study took capsules equivalent to brewed beverage

Diet May Make a Difference in Prostate Cancer
Benefits include lowering risk of developing prostate cancer and slowing tumor progression

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Treatment and Outcomes

Longer Hormone Treatment May Improve Prostate Cancer Outlook
European and U.S. studies find similar results

Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health
Treatment, too, affects quality of life, studies show

Advanced Prostate Cancer Deadlier in Younger Men
Patients under 44 were three times more likely to die, study finds

Study Reiterates Eye Risks Linked to Flomax
Men should be aware of dangers if taking prostate drug, experts say

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Research and Therapuetics

Promising Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Experimental drug beat back inoperable cancer in two patients, study claims

Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate
Yet medical experts stress that men shouldn't take them with just this in mind

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PCF News

Home Run Challenge Ends with 124 Home Runs
Thanks to all who made this a great success -- this year's Home Run Challenge raised $2.3 million for prostate cancer research.

MLB All-Star Charity 5K Fun & Run
There's still time to sign up for this inaugural event on July 12th.

Urine Test for Prostate Cancer?
Metabolite research led by Dr. Arul Chinnaiyan could one day lead to a urine test for detecting aggressive forms of prostate cancer.

Everyday Hero: Terry Cummings
Prostate cancer survivor Terry Cummings is doing his part to raise funds for prostate cancer research through an annual Arnie's Army Golf Tournament.

Healthy Hot Dogs?
Is there such a thing as a healthy hot dog? Chef Beth Ginsberg offers tips for reforming this summertime staple.

PCF Community

The Prostate Cancer Foundation has a new website for patients and their families. Called "PCF Community" it has the following features:

Forums
Post your questions and thoughts and receive feedback from your fellow prostate cancer patients and family members.

Ask the Expert
Submit your questions and each month PCF's Dr. Simons or Dr. Soule will pick 1 - 2 to answer.

Blog
Want to tell your story? Become a member of the site and you can have your own blog.

We hope that you will join the PCF Community and find it a source of information and support.

Go to www.pcfcommunity.org to learn more.

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