Access to screening likely behind the boost, cancer experts say
Rural areas a bit safer than urban ones; environmental threats seem key, study says
British researchers zero in on genetic links between early puberty and increased cancer risk
1 in 3 older men still getting the screen; doctors divided over its value
New study suggests the disease progresses faster for them
Study suggests the ancient practice might ease side effects of therapy
Men with lower incomes, education and no insurance less likely to receive pretest counseling, study finds
Men aged 55 to 69 should discuss PSA blood screen with their doctor, expert panel recommends
AIDS-linked tumors predicted to decline by 2030
Large U.S. study points to the drug's potential tumor-fighting abilities
Study suggests potential link between sleep deprivation and fatal prostate cancer
Still, more progress is needed and racial disparities remain, U.S. report finds
Scanning might reduce unneeded biopsies and overtreatment, study suggests
Even 'active surveillance' may have risks, such as anxiety
Inmates at elevated risk of developing cancer, dying from their disease, study finds
But patients shouldn't try this on their own, researcher warns
But, newer and possibly more effective drugs now available and being studied
Researchers suggest that dealing with a patient's distress may lead to better choices, improve quality of life
But clusters of high death rates remain in some pockets of the country, study finds
Researchers credit declines in smoking, better detection and treatment
Patients whose disease has spread to bone can cut side effects tied to zoledronic acid, researchers report
Researchers cite population aging and growth
Exercise is safe and provides benefits for breast and prostate cancer patients, study finds.
The more men drank, the stronger the association, study found
Studies show better physical function, quality of life for those who did strength training, aerobic activity
Most choose treatment they originally planned to follow, study finds
In Sweden, 90 percent with very low risk disease choose this option instead of immediate treatment, researchers report
Safety of snus use called into question
Study found chances doubled, but did not prove androgen deprivation caused damage to brain
For this type of patient, cardiac risks linked to the treatment may outweigh any benefit, study suggests
A large, new study finds no link between vasectomy and prostate cancer risk.
Large study challenges previous research linking the procedure to slightly higher chance of disease
Survival rates are all high, but watchful waiting is linked to some cancer spread, British study reports
Decline follows recommendation against routine screening, but experts not sure if trend is good or bad
Risk appears to be particularly high for people who had breast or colon cancer
Choosing no treatment and regular check-ups didn't seem to stress men with low-risk disease, study found
American Cancer Society says methodology used for recent study was flawed
Increase may be due to lax screening or more aggressive disease, experts say
Study found an association -- but no proof -- of prolonged survival
Detection of genetic flaw could help predict or prevent cancer in their relatives, study suggests
Likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in next two decades, report predicts
Multiple studies suggest they might
Improved odds seen for patients with colon, prostate or breast tumors, but research isn't definitive
Study also suggests that cholesterol-lowering drugs may help counteract harmful effect
Study found that men who exercised the most had the best outcomes
Study found a 23 percent increased risk compared to men who received other treatments, but overall risk relatively low
Study finds no benefits in disease progression, survival
Preliminary study finds more reason to improve your diet
The trial focused on early-stage disease that hadn't spread beyond the gland
Study finds more experienced medical centers achieve better survival rates