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Category Archives: Ask Dr. Barken
Combining active immunotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors in prostate cancer
Phase I study approach of priming the immune system with Prostvac vaccination, intensified immunotherapy with Ipilimumab to further enhance the immune response. This was presented by Hapreet Singh M.D. from the National Cancer Institute. Genentech video explaining the “Security Checkpoint System” … Continue reading →
Focal MRI Guided Laser Therapy Study
Additional reading Role of multiparamteric MRI imaging in focal therapy for prostate cancer. Advantages of focal laser therapy: 1) Total ablation process takes up to 3 minutes per laser fiber. 2) Damage predicted with with MR temperature mapping … Continue reading →
Phase III Prostvac Clinical Study
Immune Therapy is an important tool for advanced prostate cancer disease, especially in older patients for whom chemotherapy is excluded because of other serious medical problems. Dr. Barken presents the Prostvac Clinical Study Phase III with a video clip featuring … Continue reading →
Dr. Duke Bahn update about Active Surveilance and Focal Cryotherapy.
New Feature To learn about Video Reply Feature – Please click below. Please click here to view the video You can use the video to reply using the video your received . Please see instructions by clicking above. If you … Continue reading →
Sequential Hormonal Blockade
Question of the week: What is Sequential Hormonal Blockade? When should it be the preferred treatment? Video Blog Presentation: Dr. Barken answers the questions and presents a video commentary about treating with Casodex and Proscar only. The related article of the … Continue reading →
Radium-223 ( Alpharadin): A novel Radiopharmaceutical that Prolongs Survival in Bone Metastatic Disease
The following question is for the Ask Dr Barken Call In Show on Tuesday, March 13th at 6pm Pacific Time. Dial 1-877-727-3301 to hear the program. Where can I get Alpharadin? What criteria will I need to meet to get … Continue reading →
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer- Immunotherapy or Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy or Immunotherapy for Advanced Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer Question of the week: Should I start chemotherapy or immunotherapy for advanced castration resistant prostate cancer? Dr. Barken will answer the question and present a related response by … Continue reading →
Combining Radiation with Hormonal Blockade for Prostate Cancer Disease
Question of the week: Should I combine hormonal blockade with radiation of the prostate? These are the topics discussed on the program: 1. Who needs hormonal blockade in conjunction with radiation of the prostate? 2. What is the optimal time to … Continue reading →