Targeted Radiation to Fight Prostate Cancer

Plus: Slowing Parkinson's Progression

Hi friends 👋🏼,

Another gene and cell therapy was approved this week! This time for the treatment of Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa; we recently wrote about that treatment here.

This week we’ll cover…

  • Targeted Radiation to Fight Prostate Cancer READER REQUEST

  • Slowing Parkinson’s Progression READER REQUEST

  • Unlocking Psoriatic Arthritis Solutions READER REQUEST

  • POTS and Pans: Time Restricted Eating READER REQUEST

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☢️ Targeted Radiation to Fight Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate gland. In the early stages, before it has spread (metastasized) to other organs, prostate cancer may be treated with surgery or radiation therapy. In later stages, after the cancer has metastasized, hormone therapy is preferred.

But, most prostate cancers eventually stop responding to hormone therapy. Then what do we do? 👇🏼

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