Maybe. There have been magic bullets before…

“A revolutionary 'magic bullet' that kills prostate tumour cells has cured patients given just weeks to live.

Six out of 10 patients with an advanced form of the disease are in remission one year after undergoing the treatment, a Cypriot study found.

The therapy uses a molecule that attaches itself to prostate tumour cells before releasing energy that destroys the cancer…”

www.dailymail.co.uk/health/art...prostate-cancer.html

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See a good urologist.

The medical industry is RATTLED and DOESNT WANT YOU TO KNOW!!!

Check out this weird trick . . .

All kidding aside, the media is about as good at medical research reporting as they are with guns, targeted radionuclide therapy has the potential to be a major improvement in cancer care. There need to be a lot more research but early results are promising.

"a Cypriot study found"

I'd like to hear this from a somewhat more reliable source.

I hope it works, and I hope it becomes available at reasonable cost.

I am currently dealing with the return of prostate cancer after radiation failure, so I follow news of developments like this.

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Originally posted by maxwayne:
See a good urologist.

Yes, if I was afflicted with this disease I’d ask my care provider’s opinion of this report.

It sounds similar to the way radioactive iodine can target thyroid cancer cells. It would be wonderful if it proves to be effective in larger studies.

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Originally posted by V-Tail:
I hope it works, and I hope it becomes available at reasonable cost.

I am currently dealing with the return of prostate cancer after radiation failure, so I follow news of developments like this.

With other medical issues, there have been international forum groups formed to share information between patients. They share news of developments or even what pharmaceutical companies are doing in other countries that they may not be doing here in the US.

 
It is probably $50,000 per dose.
 

I've been on the receiving end of Zevalin (Y-90 labeled monoclonal).
It works but you feel sunburned on the inside.
Targeted radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies have huge potential in cancer treatment.

Mine was treated by removal at Vanderbilt. See Dr. Sam Chang.

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Originally posted by black1970:
Mine was treated by removal at Vanderbilt. See Dr. Sam Chang.

Mine was removed in 1985 2005, and I've been clean (zero PSA) since then. Removal, as an option, depends on several things, such as the size of the cancer, age of the patient, and others I've forgotten. I did explore all the options (seed implant, e.g.). The issue with the seeds, in my decision, was that once you've had that procedure, the prostate can no longer be removed at a later date, due to all the scar tissue caused by the radioactive implants. If it comes back, your options are limited to other treatments. I have my annual PSA and visit to the urologist this August, the 13th anniversary of my surgery.
 

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It is probably $50,000 per dose.
 

If it would have saved my dad's life I would have taken out a loan and smiled while I did it

Amen brother. $50k to still have my Dad here would be a small price to pay. Three years too late, for him.

Prayers sent for you and yours. Regards 18DAI

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Originally posted by henryaz: I have my annual PSA and visit to the urologist this August, the 13th anniversary of my surgery. 

Nice! You said 1985 in the first part of your post. Is it 13 or 33 years? Either way, I'd say you're past any danger.

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Originally posted by MNSIG:

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Originally posted by henryaz: I have my annual PSA and visit to the urologist this August, the 13th anniversary of my surgery. 

Nice! You said 1985 in the first part of your post. Is it 13 or 33 years? Either way, I'd say you're past any danger.

13 years. I just corrected the post.
 

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Originally posted by V-Tail:
I hope it works, and I hope it becomes available at reasonable cost.

I am currently dealing with the return of prostate cancer after radiation failure, so I follow news of developments like this.

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer several years ago. AIR, they took 12 samples from my prostate and 10 of them showed cancer.

My urologist recommended IMRT therapy. Immigration Modulated Radiation Therapy.

It does not use hard radiation. Only X-ray.

So, no problems with hard radiation damage, etc.

It took 39 treatments, 6 every week but the cancer was defeated and no side effects. Other than fatigue which may have been mostly due to all the driving to get to and from the facility.

I can only recommend that form of treatment!!!!!!!!!!

In any case, good luck with whatever form of treatment you choose.