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April 2017

  • Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group
  • 2017
  • April

US officials publish new guidelines saying their previous advice was wrong – now it’s up to YOU to research and pick the best approach

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  • In 2012, the US Preventive Services Task Force advised against PSA tests
  • But now, the panel joins other medical groups admitting that the imperfect tests could be useful for some men in detecting signs of cancer
  • In new draft guidelines, the panel now advises men to do their own research

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  • Prostate cancer deaths overtake those from breast cancer
  • We need better screening – and new drugs, says prostate cancer treatment pioneer PROF JONATHAN WAXMAN

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  • New prostate cancer drugs can give an extra 2 years to men with advanced disease
  • Black patients more likely to be excluded from prostate cancer trials – despite having a MUCH higher risk of the disease
  • Precision drug for prostate that uses a man’s genetic make-up may help 3,000 cancer patients

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RE: COVID-19

Due to Coronavirus, the Regular monthly Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group meetings are CANCELLED until further notice. People can call me at (306) 260-0088 or email me at murray@SPCSG.ca for more information.