Oct 27th, 2008 · More than 35,000 men taking part in a study to see if vitamin E or selenium can help prevent prostate cancer are being advised to stop taking the supplements. Researchers say they've ended that part of the study because a preliminary analysis shows the supplements don't help, and might even pose some risk.
Aug 5th, 2008 · A federal task force says doctors should stop routine prostate cancer screening of men over age 75 because there is more evidence of harm than benefit. Talk to your doctor about these recommendations and pick your screening tests wisely.
Jan 16th, 2008 · A test looking at five genetic markers and a patient's family history may help predict a man's risk of prostate cancer at an earlier stage in his life. But the test doesn't foretell whether a man is likely to get an aggressive type of cancer.
Aug 12th, 2007 · Entertainer Merv Griffin was not only one of TV's most well-known faces and voices, but also one of the industry's prime behind-the-scenes movers and a real estate mogul. He has died of prostate cancer at age 82.
Aug 12th, 2007 · Merv Griffin, the creator of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, has died of prostate cancer. He was 82. The entertainer and entrepreneur played an important role on screen and behind the scenes.
Apr 26th, 2007 · Twenty five years ago today, Dr. Patrick Walsh entered an operating room at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins Hospital and revolutionized the treatment for prostate cancer.
Mar 29th, 2007 · An expert panel is considering a vaccine for men who have advanced prostate cancer. The product is being evaluated by the panel for the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA's final decision is due in May.
Feb 26th, 2007 · Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan delivered what he called a farewell speech Sunday night in Detroit. Farrakhan is battling prostate cancer, and will turn the movement over to others.