The Future Of Prostate Cancer Research
What is 'molecular biology'?
Molecular biology is the study of life on a sub-microscopic level. This allows us to look at the cells and the DNA, and how regular cells act, and how cancer cells act. We hope to uncover the causes of prostate cancer on this molecular biology level, and to uncover certain treatments for the effective eradication of the cancer.
What is 'gene therapy'?
Gene therapy is looking at the genetic basis of healthy tissues and abnormal tissues, to try to discover where those tissues are changed when disease occurs. We believe the basis of prostate cancer is strongly associated with abnormal genes. By uncovering the genes' changes, or abnormalities of the cancer, we may discover how to prevent or treat the cancer more effectively.
What other prostate cancer studies are being explored?
One area is the fact we know prostate cancer is more common in certain families. By looking at several members of a family that have prostate cancer, we can see what the genetic basis may be for this cancer. By doing so, we may come up with newer novel therapies to treat the cancer.
How can I stay informed about current prostate cancer studies and treatments?
We feel that it's a good thing for the population to be informed bout current prostate cancer studies and treatments. Reading the papers, particularly the health section of your local paper, and larger organizations, such as the American Cancer Society, the American Urological Association and other cancer fighting groups, may be helpful in keeping us informed as to treatment for prostate cancer.
