Amgen's Xgeva faces doubters on new indication - FiercePharma

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Amgen's Xgeva faces doubters on new indication FiercePharma The drug is already approved to treat skeletal side effects in cancer patients, but Amgen is asking to market it as a preventive tool for men with advanced prostate cancer. The idea is that earlier use of Xgeva might stave off--or at least ... FDA questions benefit of Amgen's bone drug for new use in prostate cancer patientsWashington Post all 202 news articles »

Debating how and how often to test for prostate cancer - Newsworks.org

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Debating how and how often to test for prostate cancer Newsworks.org Jackson chose prostate removal surgery at Fox Chase Cancer Center, and he's cancer free now. He believes regular PSA screening saved his life. Still, when a national prevention-policy panel studied the research, it decided to give the PSA test its ... Chemoprevention of prostate cancer: An updated view - AbstractUroToday all 8 news articles »

Cancer groups mark world event together - Gulf Times

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Cancer groups mark world event together Gulf Times By Noimot Olayiwola/Staff Reporter The Supreme Council of Health (SCH), alongside other stakeholders in cancer care, prevention, awareness and support groups, organised an event yesterday to mark the annual World Cancer Day, which usually falls on ... Lessons from Cancer: The appalling facts of lung cancerSt. James Plaindealer all 135 news articles »

Prostate Cancer Drug Carries Side Effects, FDA Says - ThirdAge

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Prostate Cancer Drug Carries Side Effects, FDA Says ThirdAge Now Amgen has asked the FDA to approve the injectable drug as a preventive measure for men with recurring prostate cancer that is at high risk of spreading to the bone. Men must have also attempted and failed treatment with hormone therapy.

Whittier, Boston Inner-City Health Center, Gets New $35 Million Facility - Huffington Post

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Whittier, Boston Inner-City Health Center, Gets New $35 Million Facility Huffington Post By BOB SALSBERG 02/ 4/12 02:40 PM ET AP BOSTON -- Bob Thompson learned he had prostate cancer after routine screening at the Whittier Street Health Center, a community-based facility that has long served serving thousands of residents of the inner-city ... New inner-city health center opens in BostonThe Grio 'One-stop' health center opens in BostonSeattle Daily Journal of Commerce (subscription) all 14 news articles »