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Ovarian cancer pill could also help thousands of men with prostate issues

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Olaparib could become a revolutionary treatment for prostate cancer – the first genetically targeted drug for fighting this certain disease, experts announce us. The precision medicine is already used by the NHS for ovarian cancer and has been called a game-changer by cancer doctors.

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Wonderful news, thank you for sharing!

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Olaparib brand name Lynparza is also being used in dual therapy trials with Jevtana (cabazitaxel). Interim trial results have been very encouraging. This trial is for me who have failed Zytiga and Xtandi.

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