Prostate Cancer Drug Protects Bone Health, Boosts Survival

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02-04-2012, 10:56 AM

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Prostate Cancer Drug Protects Bone Health, Boosts Survival

A new drug promises to improve prostate cancer survival as well as limit the impact of cancer on bone health. According to MedPage Today, Radium-223 chloride, also known as Alpharadin, cut the risk of pathologic bone fracture and spinal cord compression in patients by half.

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