Prostate cancer

New York, October 26-- Andrew Lloyd Weber is confident to return to work as soon as possible. The 61-year-old composer, reportedly being treated for prostate cancer, was quoted by his friends saying, "The show WILL go on."

Boston, October 14-- The minimally invasive prostate surgery, which has hitherto been advertised as safer than the traditional more invasive techniques, has now been linked to a higher risk of incontinence and erectile dysfunction.

Chicago, September 8 -- Researchers from University of Utah and University of Columbia have determined that a virus known to cause certain other cancers in animals is linked to prostate cancer in humans.

New York -- New York researchers report they have discovered gene fusion that may lead to improved prostate cancer diagnosis.

West Lafayette, Ind. -- U.S. scientists say they have developed a prostate cancer "homing device" that could improve detection and allow the first targeted treatment of the disease.

Baton Rouge, LA, June 19: A new study, evaluating the clinical efficacy of green tea consumption, suggests that chemicals extracted from green tea leaves help prevent prostate cancer.

Goettingen (Germany), June 17: A substance from the root of a flower growing in many gardens may cure prostate cancer, Germany's cancer-science council said Wednesday.

Seattle -- U.S. scientists have determined sipuleucel-T, a prostate cancer immunotherapy drug, significantly prolongs survival in men with advanced prostate cancer.

Brisbane -- Australian scientists say they are studying the spread of prostate cancer to the bones using a three-dimensional model of tissue-engineered bone.

Minnesota, April 27: Besides reducing the risk of heart attacks, statins may also protect aging men against prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, a new study suggests.