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Delaying Androgen Deprivation

Posted on June 30, 2014 by "Coach" Israel Barken M.D.

Delaying Androgen Deprivation Therapy May not compromise Survival in Men with Prostate cancer and PSA-Only Relapse.

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Dr. Mack Roach III – Radiation Oncology

Posted on April 27, 2014 by "Coach" Israel Barken M.D.

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Adenovirus/PSA Vaccine

Posted on April 15, 2013 by "Coach" Israel Barken M.D.

Question of the week: Is there is a vaccine protocol available for early stage prostate cancer yet? This week on the video blog, Dr. Barken will present a Clinical Trial: Phase II Study of Adenovirus/PSA Vaccine in Men With Recurrent … Continue reading →

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Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer Stage D1

Posted on November 13, 2012 by "Coach" Israel Barken M.D.

Question of the week:  Should a patient with advanced localized prostate cancer consider radical prostatectomy? Dr. Barken Discusses the historical classical papers published in the Journal of Urology in Dec 1990  titled: Management of Stage D1 Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate: … Continue reading →

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Options for men with high risk prostate cancer

Posted on October 22, 2012 by "Coach" Israel Barken M.D.

Dr. Charles Ryan, a Medical Oncologist at UCSF reviews options for men with high risk prostate cancer, combining multiple therapies including prostatectomy, hormonal and radiation therapy –  to increase likelihood of curing the disease. This interview was conducted by Dr. Christopher Kane, … Continue reading →

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Radium-223 ( Alpharadin): A novel Radiopharmaceutical that Prolongs Survival in Bone Metastatic Disease

Posted on March 13, 2012 by "Coach" Israel Barken M.D.

  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 →

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Combining Radiation with Hormonal Blockade for Prostate Cancer Disease

Posted on February 21, 2012 by "Coach" Israel Barken M.D.

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 →

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Alpharadin- Experimental Treatment of Prostate Cancer Metastatic Disease in the Bones

Posted on December 11, 2011 by "Coach" Israel Barken M.D.

Results of a Phase III trial with Alpharadin (radium 223-chloride) were presented at the European Cancer Organization and Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ECCO-ESMO) conference in Stockholm this year.  Treatment with Alpharadin was associated with a 30% reduction … Continue reading →

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Pelvic Nodal Radiotherapy In Patients With Unfavorable Intermediate and High-Risk Prostate Cancer: Evidence, Rationale, and Future Directions

Posted on July 19, 2011 by "Coach" Israel Barken M.D.

Dr. Barken discusses this article from Int. J. Radiation Oncology Biol. Phys. Vol 80, No 1 pp6-16, 2011.  To leave questions about this subject, dial 1-877-PCREF-01, and press 9 to record.

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Risk of Death From Prostate Cancer After Radical Prostatectomy or Brachytherapy in Men With Low or Intermediate Risk Disease (Video)

Posted on July 14, 2011 by "Coach" Israel Barken M.D.

Dr. Barken discusses a journal article from the Journal of Urology.

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