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Prostate cancer rates across Europe since 1980 are ‘indicative of overdiagnosis,’ say experts
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Rates of prostate cancer across Europe since 1980 are "indicative of overdiagnosis," say researchers in a study published by The BMJ. Overdiagnosis refers to the detection of harmless cancers that are unlikely to cause symptoms or death during a patient's lifetime, which can lead to unnecessary treatment, negative impacts on quality
Cost-effective prostate cancer focal therapy benefits
Less invasive treatments for prostate cancer, like cryotherapy and High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), are cost-effective and enhance patients’ quality of life. A recent study from Imperial College London, published in the Journal of Medical Economics, found that these focal therapies are more economical and offer better outcomes than traditional surgery or radiotherapy. Cryotherapy and HIFU
$150K Prostate Cancer Drug Draws New Attention to ‘March-In’ Rights
In the ongoing debate about how to address skyrocketing prescription drug prices, experts are at odds over whether the federal government should grant "march-in" rights for patents on the prostate cancer drug enzalutamide (Xtandi). Supporters, including prostate cancer patients who are currently petitioning HHS for a hearing on the matter, say granting march-in rights to…