prostate cancer: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

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Molecular brace traps two cancer-driving proteins to suppress prostate cancer growth in preclinical tests • Nov. 11, 2026, 11:00 AM ET (Medical Xpress)

Low testosterone linked to 18% higher risk of dying from cancer • Nov. 8, 2026, 4:40 AM ET (Science Daily)

Tailoring prostate cancer radiotherapy to body clock could cut long-term side effects • Oct. 30, 2026, 7:15 AM ET (News-Medical)

Study establishes new perioperative standard in prostate cancer • Oct. 27, 2026, 1:13 AM ET (News-Medical)

New alpha-emitting radiopharmaceutical therapy achieves strong responses in advanced prostate cancer • Oct. 26, 2026, 10:57 PM ET (News-Medical)

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Prostate cancer

Infographic with pie charts and bar graphs showing projected cancer incidence and mortality in the U.S. for 2025. Key cancers include breast, prostate, lung, and colon, with breakdowns by sex and cancer type. Lung cancer leads in deaths for both men and women.

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