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Checkmate 650 trial ongoing in 5 centers

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"At its highest, Ralph's PSA level, a measure of prostate cancer, was over 500. Right now, it's not detectable, the sign of a possible cure."

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Very encouraging! Indeed, immunotherapy and "precision medicine" are going to be very important for MPCa patients. Thank you for posting this.

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Fairwind

Only 90 participants are enrolled and the trial is closed to new patients..Ralph is a very lucky man indeed..

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joancarles

From the beginning of my diagnosis I ask my oncologist that if there is any opportunity with immunotherapy I sign up. But I always have the same answer: there is no scientific evidence with immunotherapy for prostate cancer.

Checkmate! Fantastic! Thanks for the great news. Hope it continues...

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