Scientific Cooperation Aims to Accelerate Transfer of High Quality Prostate MRI from Laboratories to Clinics December 1, 2014, Chicago, IL– The Joint Steering Committee of the American College of Radiology (ACR), AdMeTech Foundation and the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) today released new clinical imaging guidelines to assist early detection and treatment of prostate…
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…
Senator Stephen M. Brewer and Representative Kulik By STEPHEN BREWER and STEPHEN KULIK Wednesday, October 8, 2014 (Published in print: Thursday, October 9, 2014) We would like to call attention to a disease that is more common and more lethal than even breast cancer in our state: Prostate cancer has become an epidemic, striking as…
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…
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…
Prostate cancer death rate in Boston puzzles researchers Reason behind numbers unclear Friday, September 19, 2014 By: Lindsay Kalter Despite its status as a health care mecca, the Boston area has some of the highest numbers of prostate cancer-related deaths in the state, according to a local nonprofit health group. “If you look at prostate cancer…
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among American men. They are fathers, brothers, and sons — and this year, more than 230,000 of them are expected to be diagnosed with this disease. During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we honor all those whose lives have been touched by this disease, and we renew our commitment to reducing its devastating impact through more effective prevention, detection, and treatment…
July 8, 2014 Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in Massachusetts, with a higher mortality rate than breast cancer. The Massachusetts House and Senate have approved a new education and awareness program trying to change that. Doctor Faina Shtern from AdmeTech Foundation joined NECN with details. She said the approval will bring the knowledge…
