PROSTATE CARCINOMA

This small, early-stage study tested the safety of a less invasive procedure called targeted microwave ablation (TMA) for prostate cancer. Researchers used imaging to guide a probe that heats and destroys the tumor with microwaves. The goal was to see if this approach could effec…

This small, completed study tested whether taking a daily vitamin B6 supplement could reduce hot flashes in men with prostate cancer who were receiving hormone therapy. Forty-three participants took vitamin B6 daily for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if this common, over-the-count…

This study tested whether using a fitness tracker could help Black men who have had prostate cancer become more active and improve their quality of life. Thirteen participants wore the tracker for six weeks and had weekly check-ins. The main goal was to see if this approach was p…

This study tested whether a peer-led education program could help African American men better understand the risks and benefits of genetic screening for prostate cancer. Researchers worked with 149 men, with or without a family history of prostate cancer, to see if learning from …

This study explored whether breathing humidified scents from wood and fragrant oils (simulating a forest environment) is a practical way to help the immune systems of people recovering from breast or prostate cancer. Researchers tested this with 28 patients who had recently finis…