CDC-funded survey eyes decision making in men with prostate cancer
January 31, 2006
When Earl was diagnosed with prostate cancer last March, he thought his doctor would tell him precisely what he should do.
January 31, 2006
When Earl was diagnosed with prostate cancer last March, he thought his doctor would tell him precisely what he should do.
January 3, 2006
Most wives would say their husbands are notoriously bad about avoiding the doctor’s office.
December 13, 2005
A man’s age, race and diet have a significant impact on how much his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentration changes over time, according to a report released Dec. 12 by researchers from institutions including the Health Science Center and the Cancer Therapy and Research Center (CTRC).
July 12, 2005
Ian M. Thompson Jr., M.D., professor and chair of urology at the Health Science Center, is looking for a better test – or set of tests – to diagnose prostate cancer and to distinguish between cancers that will kill men if left untreated and those that will not threaten health and do not need treatment.
May 24, 2005
The Health Science Center’s Department of Urology researchers were among those recognized with a CapCURE Award for their study of high-grade tumors found in men who participated in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT).
February 1, 2005
A study by researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio raises the possibility that the most common test for prostate cancer might be of less benefit to men who are overweight or obese.