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“Evening of Good Taste” will benefit the ongoing expansion of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center. The center is the only one on Long Island that is equipped with the Varian Novalis Tx™, da Vinci® Surgical System and Gamma Knife®.

Dr. Rajiv Datta, chair of the dept. of surgery and medical director of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital, was cited by the AAPIQLI for his leadership, accomplishments and excellence as a cancer surgeon.

The draft recommendation by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) urging men to avoid using the PSA blood test for prostate cancer screening is a major blow to men’s health that will cost thousands of American lives during the next decade.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and prostate cancer patients need to become the ‘CEO’ of their treatment team.

The prestigious ACR-ASTRO accreditation is awarded only to facilities meeting specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR and ASTRO.

The afternoon of golf was followed by an evening of fine dining, camaraderie and fun, including a lavish buffet and raffle prizes ranging from tickets to professional sporting events to foursomes at the area’s most prestigious courses.

“Evening of Good Taste” will benefit the ongoing expansion of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center. The center is the only one on Long Island that is equipped with the Varian Novalis Tx™, da Vinci® Surgical System and Gamma Knife®.

Dr. Rajiv Datta, chair of the dept. of surgery and medical director of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital, was cited by the AAPIQLI for his leadership, accomplishments and excellence as a cancer surgeon.

The draft recommendation by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) urging men to avoid using the PSA blood test for prostate cancer screening is a major blow to men’s health that will cost thousands of American lives during the next decade.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and prostate cancer patients need to become the ‘CEO’ of their treatment team.

Saw Palmetto, a Natural Ingredient Found in Premium Prostate Supplements, Aids in Reversing Hair Loss

The prestigious ACR-ASTRO accreditation is awarded only to facilities meeting specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR and ASTRO.

The afternoon of golf was followed by an evening of fine dining, camaraderie and fun, including a lavish buffet and raffle prizes ranging from tickets to professional sporting events to foursomes at the area’s most prestigious courses.

New Healthcare market report from Business Insights: "Advancing Molecular Diagnostics to Personalize Cancer Therapy"

Latest Technique for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Decreases Need for Prostatectomy

In 2009, the Center treated a total of 1,326 patients, including 1,047 new cases and 279 cases with recurrent cancer or cancer in progression. South Nassau is a recipient of the prestigious ACoS Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award.

A new feature added to this year’s outing is a generously priced spa day option for those who do not or don’t want to play golf. The spa option will be provided by Maximus Salon and Spa on site at The Seawane Club.

“Evening of Good Taste” showcases the very best foods, desserts and wines in the region and serves as an official competition to determine the top culinary artists and vintners on Long Island and the New York metro area .

Harris County Hospital District in Houston, Texas announces its largest single, private donation—a gift of $15 million from The Lester and Sue Smith Foundation to the public healthcare sytem through the Harris County Hospital District Foundation.

Integrative Therapeutics introduces ProstaPro®, a unique, clinically validated preparation of saw palmetto berry, developed in Germany over 50 years ago, to the US for the first time.

Men that have worn Dr Allen’s Device for Prostate care constantly for a period of 3-6 months have enjoyed symptoms relief of enlarged prostate and prostatitis by recovering from inflammation and the enlarged prostate (BPH) shrinking.

Highland Brewing Co. is releasing PSA Pilsner to help raise awareness about prostate cancer and generate funds for the Pints for Prostates campaign.

Established in 1974, TSK Japan, the leading single-use medical device manufacturer specialised in biopsy needles for soft tissue aspiration expands its distribution for hospitals in ASEAN.

A new study of prostate cancer patients has found that those who exercise more have a lower risk of overall death, and death due to the disease itself.

KEVIN BYRD is named as one of the most influential African American Male entertainers under 30 years old. Kevin Byrd at 29; stands at the Threshold of International Superstardom.

The Business Achievement Award is presented annually in appreciation of a business that is proactive in its support of the chamber’s mission and objectives and for the well being of the residents and community.

New Pharmaceuticals research report from GlobalData is now available from Fast Market Research

The number of robotic-assisted procedures performed at hospitals around the world has increased from 80,000 in 2007 to 205,000 in 2009.

The study revealed that when the loss of heterozygosity (LOH) was identical (concordant) in the tumors they were metastatic. New multifocal primary cancers had discordant LOH, meaning their LOH was not identical.

Several milestones achieved following its first year treating patients in Suffolk County, New York.

Outstanding results of a cooperative venture between the Clinical Program on Urological Tumours at the Medical University of Vienna and Harvard Medical School, USA

Prostate cancer patients need to become the CEO of their treatment team rather than the primary doctor. So says Norris Beren, a survivor and author of a new book – Prostate Cancer – Hope Is Not a Strategy.

Prostate Conditions Education Council Hosts Awareness Week, September 19-25

MyVitaminPlan.com launched this week as a nationwide provider of specially-formulated vitamin supplements. The company hopes to help to simplify its customers' vitamin regimens through its pioneering "one pill" concept.

Dr. Cox is trained in advanced urological care for men and women, including da Vinci robotic prostatectomy, laparoscopic prolapse repair and outpatient surgical management of stress urinary incontinence. Dr. Cox speaks both English and Spanish.

South Nassau Communities Hospital continued the expansion of its cancer program, naming David A. Silver, M.D, FACS, director of urologic oncology. Dr. Silver is a leading surgical oncologist and pioneer in robot-assisted surgery.

Kyongah Hwang has been named manager of South Nassau's Center for Comprehensive Radiation Services and Long Island Gamma Knife® Center. She previously served as a senior radiation therapist at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ.

Allstate recently presented LI Cruizin’ for a Cure with a check for $15,000, as the exclusive named sponsor for their fifth annual classic car event benefitting prostate cancer research and education, which takes place Sept. 12, 2010 in Melville.

A group of urologists and radiation oncologists working with 21st Century Oncology have come together to provide a comprehensive resource for information and treatment for men with prostate cancer in Southwest Florida.

Having been approved by the FDA in castration-resistant prostate cancer, Dendreon's Provenge represents the first therapeutic cancer vaccine to reach the market.

Indianapolis, IN – Prostalex Plus, an all-natural supplement clinically shown to promote good prostate health, has announced its co-sponsorship of driver Graham Rahal and the David Letterman/Bobby Rahal race car at this year’s upcoming Indy 500.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Dendreon's Provenge® (sipuleucel-T) to treat certain men with advanced prostate cancer marks a significant advance in the development of biological therapy for prostate and other forms of cancer.

A one-day car show dedicated to increasing awareness of Prostate Cancer.

Flomax Relief MR, the once-daily treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is now available without a prescription from Express Chemist online UK pharmacy.

South Nassau is one of just five hospitals in New York and only 82 in the United States to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award.

Three clinical trials started at the Medical University of Vienna / Commissioned by multinational pharmaceutical firms

The implantable balloon prostate immobilizer, “increases the effectiveness of external beam radiation technologies by preventing the prostate from moving at the time radiation is delivered to the cancer,” said Dr. Mullen.

GPS isn’t just for driving directions anymore. Today’s radiation treatments for cancer patients can now pinpoint tumor locations and direct treatment to tumors with laser-like precision, just like GPS can detect your exact location.

Steve Candelaria and www.oursurvivalstories.com learned that there are five ways to reduce prostate cancer risk.

Visualase Inc. Selected to Present at Epilepsy Conference Highlighting New and Promising Epilepsy Therapies. Epilepsy Pipeline Update 2010 to Take Place February 25-26 in San Francisco.

Visualase Inc. was selected for a $2.1 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. The precision and control of the Visualase technology has made possible the ablation of tissue in areas such as brain and prostate.

What every man should know about the 3 most common troubles of the pesky prostate gland.

“Healthy Living” magazine reports on clinical study results for two natural plant extracts contained in Prostabel® from Natural Source International, Ltd.

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital will be offering free cancer screenings during November. The Mercy Cancer Care program will perform free prostate screenings for men on Tuesday, November 10 and free clinical breast exams on Tuesday, November 17.

Prostate Conditions Education Council Takes Lead Providing Lifesaving Measures

A study on a primary lung cancer-causing enzyme and an enzyme that stops its activity has been awarded the prestigious Murry Friedman Surgical Resident Competition Award.