Much cancer is preventable by simple nutrition and lifestyle changes. A new study has estimated how seven different types of foods can influence cancer risk equivalent to alcohol, obesity and physical inactivity.
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Skin drug may help cancer
One of the unexpected benefits of genetic research is that it sometimes turns up abnormal genes in a disease like cancer which can be targeted by a medication that was originally designed for another condition altogether.
How well can computers detect skin cancer?
Computer software has advanced in leaps and bounds when it comes to detecting melanoma, but is it better than a skin specialist?
Do all prostate cancers require treatment?
Active surveillance is an important option for patients with low-grade prostate cancer to be aware of. Dr Jeremy Grummet.
Video: Blood in the urine
Blood in the urine is a symptom that must always be tested, even if it goes away. Doctors call it haematuria.
Chronic prostatitis: tests and diagnosis
In this brief video Dr Jeremy Grummet answers the question, what are the diagnostic tests for men with chronic prostatitis?
External beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer
External beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer is usually given along with hormone therapy, which gives a better outcome.
BPH: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition that can affect the prostate. As men hit their middle age, the prostate tends to enlarge.
Video: Prostatitis – tests and diagnosis
What are the diagnostic tests you can expect if you have prostatitis?
Sugary drinks increase cancer risk
A study shows that the consumption of sugary drinks, including fruit juices, seems to be connected with a higher risk of cancer.
