New targeted therapy effective in treating advanced prostate cancer
Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 04:14
in Health & Medicine
An experimental drug is showing promise for the treatment of men with an aggressive form of advanced prostate cancer. A new multicentre study has concluded that the targeted therapy MDV3100 is safe and effective for patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), known for its poor prognosis and limited treatment options. The research, led by investigators at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, appears early online and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet...