Queens scientists’ breakthrough in treatment of prostate cancer

SCIENTISTS have made a breakthrough in treating a cancer that kills 500 men in Ireland every year.

The team of researchers have discovered a way to tackle an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to bone and they have begun a trial with patients aimed at fine-tuning the treatment method.

Prostate cancer in itself is considered one of the more treatable forms of the disease, but the challenge for patients and doctors increases significantly if it spreads to bone or elsewhere.