This article was originally published as part of the Friday File on August 10, 2018. It has not been updated or revised, though the stock teased is still at roughly the same price and no major news has hit since then. We’re breaking the Friday File up into two parts today — starting with this […]
[ed note: Michael Jorrin, who we like to call “Doc Gumshoe”, is a longtime medical writer (not a doctor) who writes non-investment articles about medicine and health topics for us once or twice a month. As with all of our guest contributors and columnists, he chooses his own topics and his words are his alone] […]
[Ed. Note: Dr. KSS writes for the Irregulars about medicine and biotech stocks. He has agreed to our trading restrictions, chooses his own topics, and his words and opinions are his own. Enjoy!] Readers not familiar with Stock Gumshoe usually arrive wondering if the salivation provoked by stock promotional writers for certain companies is justified. […]
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What about egg consumption and prostate cancer?...
What about HIFU treatment for prostate cancer?...
Everyone is different. Therefore, there will be varying results from drugs, foods, psychological or physical therapy . ...
It is my understanding that the PSA blood test for diagnosing prostate cancer is not being ordered by some doctors becau...
Sorry if I was less than clear. All 2200 men had a diagnosis of prostate cancer and all chose active surveillance at t...
In your prostate cancer report, I'm confused regarding the definition of the group of 432 men. Were they the only ones o...
CytoDyn Announces Strategy to Complete Development of Novel ProstaGene Gene-based Prostate Cancer Prognostic Test. https...
I had Prostate cancer in 2006. I chose seed implant Oct.23, 2006 and have been cancer FREE 11 years , it works...
Any additional comments on prostate cancer treatments, especially those that return after radiation treatment?...
Sorry but this is not realistic at all. First PEt scanners are not available all over the country. Second, PET scans are...
Thanks for the Write-up! I did some looking into it. It seems that Probably 68Ga is a more sensitive radiolabel than 9...
if the pss test is indeed proving to be less specific in detecting prostate cancer and leading to unnecessary surgery or...
It would appear that you are of the opinion that only American men are at risk of developing prostate cancer. What about...
I think that's just a reference to PSMA (prostate-specific membrane antigen) -- there's a good brief note about it here ...
Right, Travis, not contemplated as a screening test; most common use I have seen is for pts who had prostatectomy or rad...
It's in the right price range (now about $8.35) and it was the only phase 3 prostate study issuing results Q3/Q4 2018. ...
My left knee isn't quite right, and I eat a fair amount of turmeric. I started taking a prostate supplement sold by Dr....
Not so fast condemning Dr.Sears products. I had an estrogen level of 160, which if not adressed, would put me on the fas...
Agree! Have to read a bunch of em to sort it out. I am free of prostate cancer in similar fashion. Interesting how D...
I have a greatly enlarged non-cancerous prostate gland and was considering TURP until I heard about a new method involvi...
Very interesting. "The study, known as the MORDOR Clinical Trial, was funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,...
My husband was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason score 9 .. not good. He INSISTED on getting the MRI guid...
I am right there with you, Doc! I, too, had an accelerating PSA at a young age (from 2.2 to 4.1 in 2 years), and my PCP...
Be prepared to be admitted to the hospital for a complete irrigation/ cleansing. This is serious. Very surprised that...
Dear Michael, Regarding the question of whether you should get primary care from a primary care MD or a specialist who...
My PSA was over 8, and it got there quickly. Prostate extremely enlarged. Biopsy showed no malignancies. 2 weeks later a...
My brother in law submitted to multiple needle biops for elevated PSA. Ihen he found an Asian doctor in Detroit with a c...
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Thanks Dr KSS lets do it here so maybe someone can benefit (not bashfull at age 76). What concerns me is more than jus...
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$ATNM johnboyy2g - thank you for your warm welcome and accepting me as an irregular. ATNM is well positioned in ...
Honor roll post. Thanks zz. Didn't get to see Jim here, but will sit down with him in late Jan at Noblecon14. He's a goo...
Some good if not great clinical evidence has it that fasting can have meaningful staying effects against prostate cancer...
It certainly shot up today after the FDA approval. Will be interesting to see if they can create the infrastructure an...
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I was wondering the same thing however, the one they keep talking about seems to work for pediatric hemoglobin. The AB4...
I was wondering the same thing because this sounds kind of like the one that you mentioned of AB4 which is the one I was...
Dr. KSS, Thank you so much for your expertise and generosity. There was another presentation at 9:10 this morning by T...
Hi lane...I'm honestly not surprised. He's trying to honor what he was taught, and fears scrutiny by supervisory boards ...
$Metformin and cancer, esp. of the prostate I first came across mention of metformin a few years ago from Dr. Charles...
$MRBX AML drug Anamycin. Doc has reviewed the drug and company and has changed his position because the company seems to...
The USPSTF aligns itself with virtually every governmental agency's performance in their purported "expertise". Exam...
Here's a link I forgot to post in my prostate email. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/opinion/10Ablin.html...
Michael, I think you need to research some additional areas in regard to your prostate conclusions that urologists of ...
Great article. Thanks to living in Canada, I have been receiving PSA screening and colonoscopy treatment since before I ...
This is fascinating. FoxA1 is also implicated in the progression of breast and prostate cancer. Oddly, in bladder ...
Third stab at entering this post....the system gods are not happy today. Dear Toccata and Fugue in d minor: Not to so...
6/30/17 gumjax Dr. KSS, I’ve been recently diagnosed with late stage prostate cancer with strong suspicions that it ...
Gumjax: My heart goes out to you. I am saddened. But I'd like to see you get treated and that IS what I'd do. One of my ...
Dr. KSS, I've been recently diagnosed with late stage prostate cancer with strong suspicions that it may have spread to ...
Author: Cleveland Comment: Thanks Doc on point for me.. So as a result of not emptying my bladders completely wh...
Thanks Doc on point for me.. So as a result of not emptying my bladders completely when I urinated I developed not ...
When my colon was accidentally perforated in a minor manner, but drawing blood, during a radiation session for prostate ...
Hi, and thanks for your excellent reasoning and descriptions. In fact, you raise an interesting point about the gut immu...
ANSWERS: 1 the endothelial cells of the Colón is ever dividing because of high cellular turnover. More cell divisions ...
$noticker Doctor, I had your article for breakfast here this morning and it was delicious! Such a great and informat...
2/21/15 Dr. KSS MD PhD Yes, and I stand by that. Data are strong and getting stronger. I do it myself. And I feel stro...
BLCM---65.6% owned by institutions---12.57% short float--Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceuti...
$AGL.L sp $BIOC np (exited with a profit some time ago) I am posting this for those interested in liquid biopsy/BIOC for...
Join the discussion You are right Mr. Budd, I cured my prostate cancer with a natural substance. I thought maybe I could...
$SRRA. Long Sierra Oncology reports 'encouraging' progress from Phase 1 trials of SRA737 Sierra Oncology reports on ...
Sorry - This is a duplicate - Linling beat me to it. $JNJ Abiraterone (Zytiga) Now Upfront for Advanced Prostate Can...
#ASCO17 $JNJ J&J’s Zytiga Boosts Survival in New, Severe Prostate Cancers June 3, 2017, 7:30 AM EDT --Find...
Will this help $BIOC sales? How does their system compare in prostate cancer detection? https://scienmag.com/study-ne...
Hmmmmmm, I take 50mgs. of supplemental zinc every day for many years. It's for my enlarged prostate & only costs $6....
$NTRP Long, I watched my Father wilted away from this dreadful disease over 2 years before prostate cancer took him ou...
$CLRB long Shares down on (despite?) patent news: Apr 25, 2017: Cellectar Biosciences Receives Additional U.S. Patent...
$Prostate... on a day full of conversation about prostates, bladders and achy everything, I feel compelled to toss out a...
I am interested to hear your secrets. I am 70 with some health issues (prostate and bladder cancer so far in remission),...
FWIW - With apologies to Lumpified, Manatee, AlanH, Sharon, and all else who commented about hip pain, here is my story....
Wow I came within ten minutes of a disaster scenario for some hospital surgery today to remove two bladder stones and pe...
$BIOC Doc, I'm a big fan of yours and have been since the beginning, as an IRR, not guest. I've had my share of winners...
His response is typical. He's probably a fool (full) professor somewhere. No one said it would result in more effective ...
$BIOC long. First and most important, good luck to you. I also thought liquid biopsy was a no brainer and shared DR KSS'...
$BIOC (long). I have the "pleasure" of a prostate biopsy on Monday - a sure way to make one wish for a future of liquid...
In my opinion, there is no role for vitamin E supplementation in anyone. It's linked in many studies to higher any/all-c...
Tried Albion "magnesium bisglycinate chelate buffered" from Swanson. I assume that's the same thing. Couldn't tolerate t...
Eat broccoli: Why broccoli may help prevent prostate cancer? https://knowridge.com/2017/03/why-broccoli-may-help-preve...
I revisited a two year old small starter position in Danish smallpox vaccine maker Bavarian Nordic ($BVNKF) today and th...
Tim, My mom survived breast cancer and my dad prostate cancer, so I can empathize. Surround yourself with as much famil...
Dr. KSS and Tim Fris - You have my support for what it's worth but it is very genuine and heartfelt. I have survived s...
Hi folks, as promised a prostate update on my dad (who I incorrectly said was 98, actually 97). When last I wrote, my ...
OK Thank you. But grant exclusivity to XYZ Corp to pursue and treat only prostate cancer. As I think you pointed out im...
Why not by type of cancer ? Prostate, etc...
Jking: Two small barracuda and a Hong Kong/Canadian phd beauty who's a prostate Phd. She offered me an exam, but I decid...
Good morning Gumfolks, just wanted to post an update bout dad and and his prostate. He went to see a doctor in Florida...
No link to prostate cancer or MI! I have reviewed facts on this in detail. As a prescriber I can tell you patients do NO...
Hi Ian: I think that, as regards $APTO, that we'll get something conclusive in no more than 6 months. Based on what I've...
$AYTU np I did some digging on Natesto because it just does not add up for me. There were very few reviews outside of f...
Hi geoff: Caruso and I re-conversed at the end of his talk specifically about (1). I am expecting slightly less efficacy...
Yes, and in fact very little of that info is valid. I've NEVER in hundreds of testosterone prescription seen symptoms of...
A little more about Aytu: I got the sense from the presentation that this company has only VERY recently gotten things i...
$AYTU's nasal testosterone - possible side effects from the company's website: "NATESTO® may cause serious side effect...
I recall being told that prostate cancer metasticizing to bones is something to be dreaded as extremely painful - Curt...
I was told that my cancer was at the edge of the prostate, but did not appear to have gone beyond it. The first half of...
Prostate removed 2002 not 2012....
Peace of mind is an important aspect or quality of life. A man who never has a psa and doesn't worry about it has pea...
OT. My reading as a layman suggests that most prostate cancer is slow, but that some is fast and may end up doing you i...
Did he die from prostate cancer? Did he have a lot of pain at the end?...