Critical Mass
Armed with a prestigious new grant, investigators prepare to rapidly translate scientific breakthroughs into better brain tumor therapies. Read the story in Northwestern Medicine magazine.
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Quality of Life Holds Steady With Prostate Cancer Drug
In a recent clinical trial, a drug called apalutamide added to standard therapy slowed cancer progression in men with prostate cancer, while maintaining quality of life.
Men With Aggressive Prostate Cancer May Get New Powerful Drug Option
An existing drug significantly lowered the risk of metastasis or death when used in men with non-metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer and a rising PSA level, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Tracking Quality of Life During Prostate Cancer Treatment
Patients with advanced prostate cancer who received more intensive treatment experienced worse quality of life at three months, but better overall in the long-term, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
A Doctor at Heart
Deputy Director Maha Hussain, MD oversees clinical research at the Lurie Cancer Center, but never forgets her primary goal: having an impact on patients.
Exploring New Insights Into Prostate Cancer Treatment and Screening
Maha Hussain, MD, recently published several papers detailing new findings in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer treatment and prostate cancer screening.
Evaluating Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer
Younger men with prostate cancer had a decreased risk of cancer progression while under active surveillance, compared to men older than 60, according to a recent study.
Pinpointing Cost-Effective Diagnostics for a Common Urological Condition
A combination of ultrasound and cystoscopy is the most cost-effective approach to detecting cancer in patients who show microscopic amounts of blood in their urine, according to a JAMA Internal Medicine study.
Gene Signature Predicts Response to Radiation Therapy
In a retrospective study, scientists developed and validated a gene expression signature that can predict which patients with prostate cancer will benefit most from postoperative radiotherapy.
Pinpointing the Origins of Prostate Cancer
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a protein that acts as a marker for a population of cells that may be an origin for prostate cancers.