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Advance in Prostate Cancer Treatment

New Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer Approved by FDA

Over 12,000 men die from prostate cancer each year in the UK

A new treatment for the most advanced type of prostate cancer has been approved by the FDA. The treatment, developed by the pharmaceutical company Novartis, could be a breakthrough for treating prostate cancer after it has spread and become resistant to other treatments. The treatment works by targeting a specific protein on cancer cells, which causes the cells to die.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the UK, with over 12,000 men dying from the disease each year. The new treatment offers hope for patients with advanced prostate cancer, who have limited treatment options.

The treatment is still in its early stages, but it has shown promising results in clinical trials. In one trial, the treatment was found to reduce the risk of death by 30% in patients with advanced prostate cancer. The treatment is also well-tolerated, with few side effects.

The approval of the new treatment is a major advance in the fight against prostate cancer. It offers hope for patients with advanced prostate cancer, who have limited treatment options. The treatment is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to improve the lives of many men with prostate cancer.

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