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A new genomic test (Decipher) from GenomeDx identifies men who after radical surgery for prostate cancer have a higher risk of the disease progression and may benefit from adjuvant radiation treatment

Other Prostate Cancer News, ResearchBy AdMeTech February 13, 2015

GenomeDx announces publication of positive validation study for Decipher Prostate Cancer Classifier February 10 GenomeDx Biosciences today announced the publication of a positive validation study for the Decipher® Prostate Cancer Classifier, a genomic test for prostate cancer. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, showed that patients with low genomic risk (as determined…

Researchers Look to MRI and Biomarkers to Help Improve Detection of Aggressive Prostate Cancers

Other Prostate Cancer News, ResearchBy AdMeTech February 3, 2015

Researchers Look to MRI and Biomarkers to Help Improve Detection of Aggressive Prostate Cancers January 28, 2015 A patient’s wife once told urology surgeon…

The National Prostate Cancer Plan Act Introduced By Senators Barbara Boxer and Jeffery Sessions

Other Prostate Cancer NewsBy AdMeTech January 23, 2015

The National Prostate Cancer Plan Act Introduced By Sens Boxer And Sessions Wed, Jan 21st, 2015 U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Jeff Sessions (R-AL) today introduced legislation to fight prostate cancer. The National Prostate Cancer Plan Act would establish a council of federal agencies, patients, and medical experts charged with drafting and implementing a national…

Researcher Makes Case for MRI Use in Prostate Biopsies

Awareness and Education, Other Prostate Cancer News, ResearchBy AdMeTech November 4, 2014

Oncologist Dr. Samir Taneja, right, and radiologist Dr. Andrew Rosenkrantz review an MRI ahead of a prostate biopsy at NYU Langone Medical Center. NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER SUMATHI REDDY Nov. 3, 2014 5:12 p.m. ET Every Friday and Monday, Samir Taneja conducts about six biopsies at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York to diagnose…

FOX News: Doc: Women play key role in prostate cancer awareness

Other Prostate Cancer NewsBy AdMeTech September 22, 2014

Doc: Women play key role in prostate cancer awareness By Dr. David B. Samadi Published September 09, 2014 FoxNews.com September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and as a result, women throughout the United States have a valuable addition to their to-do list. We are urging women to take advantage of…

New imaging technique helps pinpoint treatment for prostate cancer

Other Prostate Cancer NewsBy AdMeTech September 22, 2014

Houston Chronicle — New imaging technique helps pinpoint treatment for prostate cancer By Kyrie O’Connor September 20, 2014 Melissa Phillip, Staff Dr. Brian J. Miles, a urologic oncologist, shows off Invivo’s UroNav system at Houston Methodist. The system uses an MRI fusion technique to pinpoint areas for a biopsy. Bob Stearns knew prostate cancer might be…

Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Blog

AdMeTech In The News, Other Prostate Cancer NewsBy AdMeTech June 25, 2014

Organized by the AdMeTech Foundation in cooperation with the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition and Men of Color Health Awareness Project, Prostate Cancer Awareness Day highlights our common goal to make Massachusetts a model of national leadership in prostate cancer research, education, and awareness resulting in improved patient care. After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the…

Senator Elizabeth Warren pushes for more funding for biomedical research at NIH

Other Prostate Cancer NewsBy AdMeTech October 29, 2013

“Warren: Boost medical research spending,” by Deirdre Fernandes, Globe Staff, published October 28, 2013. Read the full Boston.com article here. Addressing a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce forum, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) announced her support for more consistent funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for more biomedical research to save both lives and…

MRI reporting tool could revolutionize prostate imaging

AdMeTech In The News, Other Prostate Cancer NewsBy AdMeTech February 10, 2012

MRI reporting tool could revolutionize prostate imaging February 10, 2012 by Brendon Nafziger , DOTmed News Associate Editor Imaging advocates say new reporting tools for MRI prostate scans could help make the modality more useful for men and possibly one day eliminate thousands of unnecessary prostate biopsies. Currently, an international effort from radiologists is underway to standardize…

Society of Nuclear Medicine Coverage

Other Prostate Cancer NewsBy AdMeTech February 1, 2011

[heading title_size=”title-size-small” text_align=”center” text_color_custom=”#ffffff” icon_type=”noicon” icon_size=”32″ icon_color=”#de5034″ icon_style=”circle” icon_color_bg=”#ffffff” icon_color_border=”#dbdbdb” icon_border_size=”1″ icon_border_radius=”500″ icon_border_spacing=”50″]Society of Nuclear Medicine features AdMeTech’s research and advocacy efforts.[/heading] Bringing Prostate Cancer into the Light The time has come, say medical experts from around the country, to advance medical care of prostate cancer—with molecular imaging leading the way. “We have a prostate…

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