Tag - Prostate Cancer

Osaka University to Pioneer the First Alpha-Ray Therapy Trial for Refractory Prostate Cancer

Credit: PixabayA research team at Osaka University is launching an investigator-initiated clinical trial for patients with refractory prostate cancer, following the successful development and animal model efficacy confirmation of a new alpha-ray therapeutic agent, [At-211] PSMA-5. This will mark the world's first in-human clinical trial using [At-211] PSMA-5.Prostate cancer is increasing globally and...

Sandalwood Oil Extract is Effective Against Mouse Prostate Cancer

An extract of sandalwood oil has proven an effective prostate cancer treatment in miceOriginal image: DepositphotosA recent investigation revealed that in laboratory mice with prostate cancer, a substance derived from sandalwood oil demonstrated efficacy in delaying the initiation and progression of tumors, leading to cellular demise. Subsequent studies will investigate the potential of this extract...

Study Dismisses Digital Prostate Exams for Cancer Screening

A recent study discovered that using a digital rectal exam by itself or with a blood test doesn't enhance the detection of prostate cancer more than just using the blood test alone. This suggests that digital exams may not be as helpful as believed and might not be necessary for screening men without signs...