Research Scholar Grant (RSG)
Grant No. Investigator/Mentor/Institution Title Grant Term Grant Awarded
RSG-13-021-01 Arnold, Connie L., PhD
LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport
Department of General Internal Medicine
Shreveport, LA
Health Literacy...
Hormone therapy is the center of care for prostate cancer but eventually stops working for some men. An American Cancer Society grantee is investigating why this happens and what he's learning could lead to better treatments for men with advanced prostate cancer.
Treating Prostate Cancer
If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your cancer care team will discuss your
treatment options with you. It's important to weigh the benefits of each treatment option
against the possible risks and side effects.
Ho...
Researchers from the National Cancer Institute have found that using a type of targeted biopsy finds more high-risk prostate cancers and fewer low-risk prostate cancers than standard biopsy.
A major 20-year study led by the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System has found more evidence that surgery for early-stage prostate cancer does not help men live longer than observation.
The American Cancer Society, along with other leading medical organizations, recommends informed decision-making when it comes to screening for prostate cancer.