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Vivus shares rise on positive avanafil study data Study: Less-invasive prostate surgery may mean higher risk of incontinence, sexual problemsCHICAGO — A new study suggests less-invasive keyhole surgery for prostate cancer may mean a higher risk for lasting incontinence and impotence when compared with traditional surgery. Gen. Petraeus undergoes radiation treatment for prostate cancerWASHINGTON — Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February and has since undergone two months of radiation treatment. Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd undergoes surgery for prostate cancer at New York hospitalWASHINGTON — Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd underwent surgery for prostate cancer on Tuesday and was recuperating at a New York hospital. Sen. Chris Dodd says he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer, feels fine and expects to be OKHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd said Friday that he has been diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer and will have surgery in early August, but the prognosis is good and the illness will not affect his plans to seek a sixth term next year. Five-term Sen. Chris Dodd diagnosed with prostate cancerWASHINGTON — Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., has been diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer and intends to have surgery early in August, his office said Friday. AP Sources: Five-term Sen. Chris Dodd diagnosed with prostate cancerWASHINGTON — Officials tell The Associated Press that Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Doctor investigated over botched prostate surgeries at Philadelphia VA hospital admits errorsPHILADELPHIA — A doctor accused of botching dozens of prostate cancer surgeries at a Veterans Administration hospital admitted Monday that he sometimes missed his target when implanting radioactive seeds, leaving patients with incorrect dosages. Pa. oncologist at center of VA hospital cancer treatment controversy takes leave of absencePHILADELPHIA — An oncologist involved in treating veterans who received botched prostate cancer therapy in Philadelphia has taken a leave of absence from the University of Pennsylvania’s medical school. Newspapers: Philadelphia VA hospital botched cancer treatments for yearsPHILADELPHIA — Ninety-two veterans were given incorrect radiation doses in a common surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer during a six-year period at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Philadelphia, according to newspaper reports Sunday. Gov. Schwarzenegger’s testicle gag receives chilly reception from Calif. Senate leaderSACRAMENTO, Calif. — It was a gift no girlie man would give. AP News in Briefmore images Report: Dodgers’ Manny Ramirez had testosterone-epitestosterone ratio between 4:1 and 10:1BRISTOL, Conn. — Manny Ramirez’s positive urine test showed an elevated testosterone level, and a lab used a test to determine whether the hormone was naturally produced to build evidence against him, ESPN.com reported Monday. Report: Manny Ramirez had testosterone ratio between 4:1 and 10:1BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN.com is reporting Manny Ramirez’s positive urine test showed an elevated testosterone level, and that the lab used a test to determine whether the hormone was naturally produced to build evidence against him. FDA: Adults using testosterone gel must wash hands to protect childrenWASHINGTON — A little testosterone might be good for adults, but it can cause serious harm to children, federal health officials warned Thursday. Fertility drug HCG _ linked to Manny Ramirez _ popular among steroid users but has other usesThe banned substance linked to Manny Ramirez is commonly taken by steroid users but also can be prescribed for other conditions. |