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2004

Regulator of Protein Degradation Emerges as Anticancer Target - April 16, 2004.
In prostate cancer, high levels of the enzyme fatty acid synthase (FASN) help tumor cells resist apoptosis and survive under less-than-optimal growth conditions. Researchers have identified a protease that elevates cellular FASN by blocking its degradation.

2003

Experts Go Global with Telemedicine - December 12, 2003.
Physicians include online consultations from all over the world to treat conditions like breast and prostate cancer.

Finding a Good Way to Give Bad News - October 24, 2003.
An HMS physician responds to the way a prostate cancer patient was informed of his inoperable cancer.

Data Mining Links Tumor Proteins - September 12, 2003.
In the cancer field, gene expression information about human tumors has been used to profile characteristics of tumors for better diagnosis and treatment.

Technique Tracks Tumor Escape into Lymph Nodes - July 11, 2003.
Researcher has developed a non-invasive technique for tracking lymph node tumor metastases. Patients with prostate cancer currently stand to benefit most from the new technique.

Gene Expression Pattern Predicts Potential for Tumor Metastasis - January 28, 2003.
Researchers have found a gene expression pattern that distinguishes primary tumors from those that have metastasized in several types of cancer, including prostate cancer.

Healthy Lifestyle Aids Sexual Function in Older Men - August 29, 2003.
Investigators analyzed data from 31,742 men aged 50 to 93 with no history of prostate cancer and found lifestyle contributes to healthy sexual function.

2002

Sex Differences Prescribe Changes in Medical Care - June 21, 2002.
Facuty symposium includes discussion of the positive effects of prostate screening.

2000

Vogelstein Launches Center for Cancer Biology - December 15, 2000.
Geneticist opens center which focuses heavily on families who suffer from inherited forms of cancer.

Combination Therapy Shown Better for Early Prostate Cancer - September 29, 2000.
Research shows combined radiation therapy and androgen suppression therapy is a more effective treatment for localized early-stage prostate cancer than radiation therapy alone.

Potential Tumor Vaccine Targets More Plentiful Than Believed - July 14, 2000.
Soon, cancer patients may be able to rely less heavily on chemotherapy and more on treatments that activate their own immune responses, such as vaccines and adoptive immunotherapy.

What's Your Cancer Risk? - January 28, 2000.
New Web Tool Assesses Personal Cancer Risk, Gives Prevention Information about four types of cancer, including prostate cancer.