Bisphosphonates, specifically Zometa, is commonly used in the treatment of men with advanced prostate cancer. Zometa is used to treat and protect bones from developing fractures. Bisphosphonates are potent inhibitors of bone resorption. Additionally, in vitro studies show that zolendronic acid also inhibits prostate cancer cell growth by activating apoptosis (A form of cell death [...]
Stroke is an all too common disabling event and killer. As we age and as we go through the various treatments to fight our advanced prostate cancer our risks for a stroke only increase. Neurologists claim that if we can get care to a stroke victim within 3 hours of its onset it’s possible to [...]
As we all anxiously wait for the FDA to finally make a determination about the pending application for approval of the investigational androgen biosynthesis inhibitor abiraterone acetate more data rolls in showing that supports the need to have a speedy approval. A new study published March 1, 2011, out of Italy adds support to the [...]
Posted: March 18, 2011 10:24 AM : The Huffington Post "At last week's Innovative Minds in Prostate Cancer meeting, the speakers included not only doctors, but patients. We patients also help review the grant applications of the scientists. We seek innovative proposals to cure or slow prostate cancer, or reduce its notorious pain, and the [...]
If you read my previous post ,you will see Senator McCain’s plan to eliminate the Prostate Cancer Research Program within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP). The loss of this program could shorten many of our lives and add significantly to our pain and suffering. Now is the time to work with the rest of [...]