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Researchers praise ‘stunning’ results of new prostate cancer treatment

Early trials of the drug VIR-5500 showed it shrinking tumours in some patients

  For the story   Click here

Even more articles at The Royal Marsden. www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/search?search=Prostate+cancer

Robotic Prostatectomy

Robotic prostatectomy is the newest and most advanced surgical option for the treatment of patients with localised prostate cancer

Da Vinci robotic prostate cancer surgery (robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy) is a minimally invasive procedure using advanced technology to remove the prostate gland through tiny incisions. Surgeons control robotic arms via a 3D-HD console, offering superior precision for improved cancer control and faster recovery, typically resulting in less pain, reduced blood loss, and shorter hospital stays compared to open surgery

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYaxCLkqzlw

Terbium prostate cancer therapy

An interesting article for those using lutetium 177 this may offer some alternative choice

www.petermac.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/details/incredibly-encouraging-first-results-of-terbium-prostate-cancer-therapy