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Prostate Cancer Drug Improves Survival

August 24th, 2011

Dendreon said its Provenge prolonged patient survival, providing fuel for a rally in its shares.

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GTx cites positive results on prostate cancer drug

February 24th, 2011

GTx cites positive results on prostate cancer drug
A potential made by GTx Inc. reduced testosterone levels in patients in a midstage study, the company said Wednesday.

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Diabetes drug can reduce risk of cancer, researchers find

September 3rd, 2010

Diabetes drug can reduce risk of cancer, researchers find
Metformin reduced the development of lung tumors in mice by more than 70%. Clinical trials on humans for lung, breast and prostate cancer are being organized. A growing body of evidence   … Read more

Old Drug Offers New Treatment for Prostate Cancer

August 17th, 2010

A longtime treatment for common prostate diseases as well as baldness may be a treatment in helping prevent prostate cancer in those with high risk, a recent re-examination of a 2003 study shows. ( N Engl J Med 2003; 349:1569-1572,   … Read more