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Scientists reveal new way to target stubborn PC cells

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A new compound that targets hard-to-treat prostate cancer cells may pave the way for a new, more successful treatment in the future, a new study reports. Cyclic peptoids specifically seek targets that current prostate cancer treatments cannot. Has anyone heard of this?

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jdm3

Never heard of it, but appreciate you posting this. Always encouraging to hear of possible advances and new treatments. Thank you.

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HopingForTheBest1 in reply tojdm3

Yes, you and me both. And probably many others on this journey we are all going through.

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henukit

Not yet, thanks for posting

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zenbee13

I read the same report in a different magazine. If I remember correctly, and I didn't see this in your article, these tests are ready to begin with Humans.

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HOPEFULSPOUSE

My husband is being treated at NYU so will ask his oncologist who is an MD/PhD there. Sounds like it's a bit early for commercialization though.

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HopingForTheBest1 in reply toHOPEFULSPOUSE

I agree. Would like to hear what you find out.

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HOPEFULSPOUSE in reply toHopingForTheBest1

His next appointment is on the 13th - will give an update after.

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