
New research suggests that a common but controversial treatment for prostate cancer reduces long-term death rates without greatly boosting patients' risk of heart problems.

New research suggests that a common but controversial treatment for prostate cancer reduces long-term death rates without greatly boosting patients' risk of heart problems.

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) held its 49th AnnualMeeting at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta in December. The following reports provide summary coverage of meeting highlights,primarily focusing upon notable research breakthroughs relatingto hematological malignancies.