IpilimumabIpilimumab is a human monoclonal antibody being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Medarex. It is intended to be used as a drug to activate the immune system. Ipilimumab is undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of melanoma, non small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer and metastatic hormone-refractory prostate cancer. Ipilimumab is an experimental melanoma drug has been found to significantly improve survival in a major study of people with very advanced disease. Dr. Lynn Schucher of the Abramson Cancer Center in Pennsylvania said: "We have not had any therapy that has prolonged survival, until now." The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has pledged a quick review, and doctors think the drug could be available by the end of this year. Reuters has just reported on a clinical trial presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The study showed an improvement in median survival from 6 months to 10 in patients with advanced melanomas, over treatment with an experimental vaccine called GP-100(total n=676). Additionally, one year survival was 25% in patients treated with the vaccine, versus 46% in those treated with Ipilimumab, and 44% for those receiving both. The success with Ipilimumab may raise hopes for Pfizer Inc's tremelimumab, another monoclonal antibody that targets CTLA-4. Two years ago, that drug failed in a large study comparing it to chemotherapy. Earlier this year, Pfizer signed a deal to co-develop the drug using a biomarker to pick patients most likely to respond. +++++++++++Prostate Cancer SurgeryOne patient's video journey from deciding on prostate cancer surgery, the robotic prostatectomy, da Vinci® Prostatectomy is more accurately a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery and recovery from surgery.
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| #10 | #11 | #12 First PSA level after Prostatectomy Results of the PSA level after prostate removal surgery. Six weeks after Robotic prostate surgery. It's very important to see where your PSA level drops to after surgery. One usually has to wait six weeks for the first after surgery PSA level. |
| #13 Ask this question prior to your Prostatectomy A very important question to ask your prostate cancer surgeon before your prostatectomy! | #14
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Prostate Cancer Treatment SupplementsProstate cancer options. What are the actions YOU can take to supplement conventional medical treatment. | #17
Prostate Cancer Self Treatment OptionsProstate cancer self treatment options. What to take to supplement conventional medical treatment. Green tea, vitamins, Pomegranate juice, etc. | #18
Prostate Cancer TreatmentsProstate cancer can return after your surgery. |
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Prostate Cancer Post Surgery Treatments
Talk to your doctor about what changes you can make to lessen the return of cancer.
| #20 One Year After Prostate Cancer SurgeryThoughts one year after surgery | #21PSA Testing - Death PanelsGovernment getting ready for Obamacare. Time to go to Mexico? |
#22Mt. Whitney 27Hr. HikeAll doctors recommend exercise | #23Uninary incontience Prostate CancerBio-feedback to help recovery | #24The right type of pomegranate juiceBe sure to get the right type of Pomegranate juice. |
| #25 Can Pomegranate juice help the fight against Prostate cancer? | #26 Fight Against State 4 Prostate Cancer Two year anniversary after my radical prostatectomy | #27 My strange and powerful morning juice cocktail |
| #28 Strong Green Tea - Prostate Cancer My every day strong green tea mixture
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