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Prostate cancer

Around 47,700 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK each year, making it the most common cancer in men in the UK. It develops in the prostate, a walnut-sized gland found at the base of the bladder.
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CANCER RESEARCH UK scientists have discovered a molecular 'flag' that predicts survival from prostate cancer at diagnosis, reveals a study published in the British Journal of Cancer. CANCER RESEARCH UK scientists have discovered a molecular 'flag' that predicts survival from prostate cancer at diagnosis, reveals a study published in the British Journal of Cancer.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 23 September 2009

23 September 2009

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SCIENTISTS have discovered nine new sites in the human genome that have variants that can increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer by three fold. Their findings are published in two papers in Nature Genetics* today (Sunday). SCIENTISTS have discovered nine new sites in the human genome that have variants that can increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer by three fold. Their findings are published in two papers in Nature Genetics* today (Sunday).

by Cancer Research UK | News | 20 September 2009

20 September 2009

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Researchers in Spain have published results showing that certain cannabinoids could hold promise for treating prostate cancer. Researchers in Spain have published results showing that certain cannabinoids could hold promise for treating prostate cancer.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 19 August 2009

19 August 2009

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ACTIVE chemicals in cannabis have been shown to halt prostate cancer cell growth according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer today. ACTIVE chemicals in cannabis have been shown to halt prostate cancer cell growth according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer today.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 19 August 2009

19 August 2009

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An Experimental cancer therapy for prostate cancer may be able to treat men without surgery and offer fewer side effects according to the results of a UK study published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Wednesday). An Experimental cancer therapy for prostate cancer may be able to treat men without surgery and offer fewer side effects according to the results of a UK study published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Wednesday).

by British Journal of Cancer | News | 1 July 2009

1 July 2009