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Prostate Cancer Foundation Awards Two Young Chinese Investigators

The Prostate Cancer Foundation has funded two new young Chinese investigators to lead innovative prostate cancer research projects within the country.

May 20, 2013

HPV, EBV May Interact In Prostate Cancers

Two common viruses known to be associated with human cancers are both present in most prostate cancers, a new study suggests.

August 13, 2012

Scientists Find New Ways To Detect Cell Receptor Cross-Talk

Innovative new technology has been used to identify and profile a novel combination of proteins that may improve treatment for prostate disorders.

April 23, 2012

U.S. Prostate Cancer Foundation Launches PCF China

The Prostate Cancer Foundation announced yesterday the launch of PCF China, a research initiative that will identify, fund, and promote innovative research projects within China.

February 20, 2012

Takeda’s Orteronel Enters Phase III Clinical Trials For Prostate Cancer

Takeda has initiated enrollment of patients in Japan for the two ongoing global Phase III clinical trials for its anti-prostate cancer investigational agent, orteronel (TAK-700).

January 30, 2012

Scientists Starve Prostate Tumors Of Leucine To Slow Growth

Researchers at the Centenary Institute in Sydney have found that prostate cancer cells have more pumps for the essential nutrient leucine, revealing a potential target for treatment through starving these tumor cells.

November 14, 2011