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May 23, 2011 - 10:28 pm
http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.7323861/k.D2DF/Smoking_Might_Raise_Odds_for_Prostate_Cancers_Return.htm?msource=may11np&auid=8371475 Study found that smokers had steeper rise in blood PSA levels, a harbinger of recurrence So finds a new study slated to be presented Monday at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) in Washington, D.C. The study included 321 smokers and 309 nonsmokers who underwent radical prostatectomy (surgical removal of the prostate) between 1989 and 2005. Smokers had a higher volume and a greater volume of high-grade cancer than nonsmokers, according to the Stanford University School of Medicine researchers. Smokers also tended to chart a steeper rise in their blood levels of PSA, signaling a greater risk of "biochemical recurrence" of prostate cancer. PSA levels rose approximately one percent per pack-year smoked, the team found. "These data indicate that smoking history could provide valuable insight and should be included in risk-assessment models for prostate cancer," study presenter Dr. Joseph C. Presti said in an AUA news release. "The study also presents a strong message to men: quitting smoking now could impact your ability to survive prostate cancer later," he added. Back to Lifestyle and Nutrition Copyright © 2011 HealthDay. All rights reserved. |
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Thanks for posting this. My
Thanks for posting this. My extent with smoking was about 3 cigrattes in highschool days. I know of several men that are fighting recurrance of prostate cancer and yes they are smokers.
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