Prostate Cancer Stem Cell Therapy: Hype or Hope?

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From MedScape:

Abstract

The stem cell concept of cancer suggests that each cancer contains a

small fraction of stem cells responsible for the maintenance and

progression of the disease. The implication of this concept is that by

targeting and killing the cancer stem cells, it may be possible to

improve survival or even cure the disease. Prostate cancer stem cell

therapy is a valid goal to aim for, but there are massive hurdles to

overcome, even if the concept is shown to be correct.

For the full article:

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/583504?src=mp & spon=17 & uac=113983MZ

or

http://tinyurl.com/667vn6

The time estimate for clinical use is 10-20 years from now.